This course is designed for students with prior experience on listening, speaking, reading and writing German at the elementary level. While students will be trained in all four skills, more emphasis will be given to reading and writing German characters, expanding vocabulary, and understanding German culture. This course further develops students’ linguistic and cultural competence. In dealing with texts, students are guided to interpret, narrate, describe, and discuss topics, ranging from real-life experience and personal memoirs to historic events. To facilitate the study of the language, different aspects of German culture and society will be introduced through group activities, multimedia programs, and research projects throughout the course.

Prerequisite: GER1303 Pre-Intermediate German