They continue to develop speaking and listening skills in a cultural context. A minimum of one language laboratory hour per week is required. Native speakers of German will not be permitted to register for this course without written permission of the instructor before classes begin. Departmental Exit Examination is required. Emphasis is also on reinforcement and enrichment of vocabulary used in a cultural context.
Students develop further expertise in vocabulary and grammatical structures.
They read and discuss contemporary works in German and write short essays about these readings. A continuation of GER 201 with emphasis on more complex language patterns in all skill areas. Course materials emphasize the history, geography, literature and culture of countries where German is spoken. This intensive course is based on the structures and conversational situations presented in GER 201 and 202. Daily topics and contemporary issues in German-speaking countries will be emphasized.