German
German
The German courses prepare students with communication skills and provide an understanding of the German culture. The German courses provide instruction to develop proficiency skills in aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. The beginning level courses introduce basic grammar, vocabulary, communicative functions, and culture. The intermediate level courses continue development of proficiency skills through discussion of films, periodicals, and literary works to increase vocabulary, cultural awareness, and knowledge of linguistic variations.
This course introduces German language skills in communication, comprehension, pronunciation, elementary principles of grammar, reading of prose, and simple composition. The development of oral-aural skills will be emphasized throughout the course and supplemented by use of web-based materials. Introductory cultural material will be provided to stimulate interest in and to develop an understanding and appreciation of the German-speaking peoples and countries. This course is equivalent to two years of high school German.
This course provides continued instruction in communication, comprehension and pronunciation skills in German through communicative activities, the study of German grammar, and the reading of simple texts. Beginning composition skills will be further developed. Progress in developing oral-aural skills will be emphasized throughout the course and supplemented by web-based materials. Cultural material will be provided to stimulate interest in and to develop an understanding and appreciation of the German-speaking peoples and countries.