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GER 102 - Beginning German II


Basic principles of grammar and syntax.  Emphasis on oral practice in classroom. Written homework assignments supplemented by work in audio-lingual laboratory.  Reading and discussion of graded literary and cultural texts.

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite:  GER 101 Beginning German I

Credits: 4
Hours
4 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

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

  1. Develop an understanding of high-beginning German grammar that cover forms, meanings and functions, and use them appropriately in oral and written communication.
  2. Develop high-beginning oral skills in pronunciation, listening comprehension, speaking, and oral presentations.
  3. Develop their active vocabulary of high-frequency words, collocations, and idiomatic expressions that are commonly used in the German-speaking world.
  4. Develop reading comprehension skills at the high-beginning through a variety of authentic genres, including academic discourse, newspaper and magazine articles, fiction, poetry, and essays.
  5. Develop high-beginning writing skills through various writing assignments such as comprehension questions, paragraphs, essays, journals, and letters.
  6. Develop an understanding of German-speaking cultures and societies as well as that of their own.