GER 201 Intermediate German I

Vocabulary development, grammar review, and development of conversational and writing skills are the main goals of this class. 

Credits

3

Prerequisite

GER 102 or permission of instructor

Offered

Fall

Student Learning Outcomes

1. The student will master material from the entire Deutsch Plus text.
2. The student will master a working German vocabulary of ca. 1300 words.
3. The student will be able to apply rules of German pronunciation to new reading texts.
4. The student will be able to explain the use of grammatical structures covered in the Deatsch plus text.
5. The student will be able to make introductions; ask questions about interests, preferences and hobbies; speak with a salesclerk and waiter; talk about clothing, personal effects and home furnishings; describe objects and people; talk about food and dining, tell about the university system in Germany, talk about modes of transport and travel in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
6. The student will be able to describe new insights into the geography, history and lifestyles in parts of Germany, Austria and Switzerland.