126-016 German 2C

126-015 German 2B.

126-017 German 2 (Core) A in either Semester 1 or Semester 2.

This subject focuses on various aspects of contemporary German language. It aims at consolidating and expanding students' proficiency in both written and spoken language, and continues the development of communicative skills with reference to the main registers of contemporary German. The subject will also aim at demonstrating the differences between colloquial, formal and specialist registers and at furthering skills in oral and written communication. This is combined with a study of language functions and grammatical structures. Students should develop their listening skills through the use of different types of audio-visual materials, and their writing and reading skills through a variety of text types and sources. Students will participate in project-oriented group activities which make extensive use of the internet and the latest electronic technologies, as a resource and medium for the dissemination of student projects.

• have furthered their skills in written communication on more abstract and demanding topics;

• be able to deliver oral presentations with ease and confidence;

• be able to work efficiently as a team member;

• have developed skills in cross-cultural analysis.

A 2-hour grammar exam 30%, two 1-hour listening comprehension tests 20% (due in week 5 and week 9), a 10-minute oral presentation 20% (due during semester) and two essays of 500 words in German 30% (due in week 4 and week 8).

• Dreyer & Schmitt, A Practice Grammar of German. (latest ed) Hueber.