GERM 253 - Second-year German

Description:
Graduated readings in modern German prose with discussion conducted in German. Thorough review of German grammar. Courses must be taken in sequence.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: GERM 252.

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Learn to read with a basic understanding modern German short stories and prose as found in newspapers, letters and magazines.
Increase their active and passive vocabularies.
Develop an ability to communicate thoughts on topics of general interest, both orally and in writing.
Improve their ability to understand conversational German.
Strengthen their knowledge of German grammar and have increased their ability to use standard High German in everyday situations.
Develop each level progressive skills in the four language skills of reading, speaking, listening, and writing.
Learn some aspects of contemporary life, history, politics and culture of the German-speaking countries.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
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