126-015 German 2B

126-131 German 1B or 126-008 Intermediate German C or equivalent.

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

This subject focuses on various aspects of contemporary German language. It will aim at consolidating and expanding students' proficiency in both written and spoken language. It will continue with 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 specialized registers where appropriate, and at activating and furthering skills in oral and written communication. It combines this with a study of language functions and grammatical structures. Listening skills will be developed through the use of different types of audio-visual materials and writing and reading skills through a variety of text types and sources, including the internet and computer-assisted learning tools.

• 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).

• Jamie Rankin and Larry D. Wells, Handbuch zur deutschen Grammatik. (latest ed) Houghton Mifflin.