2009 Fall GERMAN 117S-02
Bulletin Course Description Development of advanced proficiency in oral and written communication. Expansion and deepening of cultural literacy and interpretive skills by focusing on issues of social, cultural, and political significance in German-speaking countries. Cultural and literary texts from a variety of media and genres analyzed in social and cultural contexts. Intensive work on vocabulary, sentence structure, and patterns of expression. Instructor: Staff
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Title ADV GERMAN I: CULTURE/SOCIETY Department GERMAN Course Number 2009 Fall 117S Section Number 02 Primary Instructor Schuster-Craig,Johanna Elizabeth Prerequisites
Synopsis of course content
The purpose of this course is twofold: to increase students' awareness of German culture and to further develop students' abilities in aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Systematic work on
vocabulary, sentence structure, and patterns of expression at the advanced level will be included.
The course examine major cultural issues of postwar Germany including the Wirtschaftswunder, the 70s protest movement, and East German identity. Selected texts and authentic materials taken from a wide array of media (literature, film, news, TV, radio) will provide a basis for discussions and essays.
This course is required of all students majoring in German, but non-majors are also welcome!
Textbooks
Handbuch zur Deutschen Grammatik;
Course pack of readings; grammar review textbook; novel and/or play
Assignments
Readings, essays, video/lab/film assignments, oral reports, grammar
Exams
Periodic tests/quizzes, and final project
Grade to be based on
Class performance, essays, tests/quizzes, and final project.
Additional Information
Course conducted entirely in German, required for majors.
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