2009 Fall GERMAN 118S-01
Bulletin Course Description Development of advanced German language proficiency, with particular attention to written expression. Emphasis on stylistic variation, complex grammatical structures, and lexical sophistication (vocabulary building). Analysis of authentic texts from a variety of genres will provide the basis for practice in creative, descriptive, narrative, argumentative, and analytical writing. Instructor: Staff
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Title ADV GER II: TEXT AND CONTEXT Department GERMAN Course Number 2009 Fall 118S Section Number 01 Primary Instructor Norberg,Kata G Primary Instructor Norberg,Kata G Prerequisites Prerequisite: German 117S or equivalent.
Synopsis of course content
Topic: Letters, Diaries, Blogs
In this writing-intensive seminar, you will read texts that represent different styles and formats of writing as you work on developing your German language proficiency. Over the course of the semester you will produce texts working within a range of different genres (a descriptive portrait, a formal letter, a polemical statement, a piece of literary analysis etc.); learn and practice using a number of advanced grammatical structures; and read literary and argumentative texts. The readings, writing tasks, and discussions will also allow you to focus on numerous aspects of German grammar while expanding your vocabulary. Through a process of carefully guided writing exercises, you will improve your ability to express your own ideas and thoughts as convincingly and precisely as possible.
Textbooks
Wells/Rankin, Handbuch zur deutschen Grammatik
Assignments
Regular reading and writing assignments; portfolio development
Exams
Quizzes, Final Exam.
Grade to be based on
Active participation and performance in class, writing assignments, written homework, final exam.
Additional Information
This course is required for German majors. It is taught entirely in German. It also carries the "W" (Writing) designation.
