Intermediate German
GRST 211
Spring 2010 not offered
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| Certificates: International Relations |
This course typically follows GRST101 and 102 or GRST105.
Its goal is to help students increase their proficiency in German language while emphasizing authentic cultural contexts. The textbook Stationen introduces students to eleven cities or regions in the German-speaking world. It combines engaging cultural topics with authentic readings and contextualized grammar in a unifying context. Through exposure to a variety of texts and text types, students develop oral and written proficiency in description and narration and develop tools and discourse strategies for culturally authentic interaction with native speakers. Classes focus on an active use of the language, such as discussions, partner work, group projects, and creative role-playing. Feature films and audio clips are regularly integrated into the course to increase students' listening comprehension. Through regular essay assignments, students expand their vocabulary and apply increasingly diverse writing techniques. Among our goals will be improved communication and reading skills, an expanded vocabulary, more accurate and diverse written expression, as well as greater insight into cultural features of the German-speaking world. Students who satisfactorily complete this course are eligible for study in Regensburg on the Wesleyan-Vanderbilt-Wheaton Program. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Speaking, Writing
Speaking: Intensive practice, building fluency, vocabulary, expressive range.
Writing: progression from simple to more complex expression; strong emphasis on grammatical correctness.
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA GRST |
| Course Format: Language | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: GRST102 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (GLEN-MN)(GRST-MN)(GRST) |
Major Readings:
Literary texts and other materials as described above. A review grammar.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Regular grammar exercises. Frequent tests, short writing assignments. Performance of skits. Final examination. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Regular attendance essential. One additional class hour per week is provided by lengthening class sessions. Please allow for these longer-than-standard classes when planning your schedule. |
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