126-019 German 3B

At least 25 points of second year German or equivalent.

This subject is a comprehensive study of both the formal structures and the functional varieties of contemporary German in a wide range of text and discourse forms. Students should develop a refined use of idiomatic and conversational forms and the capacity to use them freely; a level of proficiency in complex written structures and the capacity to command their use freely and confidently. Students should also cultivate the ability to interpret messages independently at all levels of language use, including those occurring in a variety of audio-visual media and individual and group spoken forms.

• have refined their skills in written communication on complex 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 written language exam 50% (during the examination period), a 20-minute oral test 25% (at the end of semester) and written work totalling 1000 words 25% (due during the semester).

• Hueber, Em Neu Hauptkurs B2 Kursbuch/Textbook. (latest ed).
• Hueber, Em Neu Hauptkurs B2 Arbeitsbuch/Workbook. (latest ed).