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21F.405 Germany Today: Intensive Study of German Language & Culture, January (IAP) 2003

Students interacting in class.
Students interacting in class. (Photograph by Prof. Ellen Crocker.)

Highlights of this Course

Sample student writing assignments and a sample vocabulary list are available for downloading. Also, a comprehensive calendar detailing all assignments and activities associated with the course is posted.

Course Description

Prepares students for working and living in German-speaking countries. Focus on current political, social, and cultural issues, using newspapers, journals, TV, radio broadcasts, and Web sources from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Emphasis on speaking, writing, and reading skills for professional contexts. Activities include: oral presentations, group discussions, guest lectures, and interviews with German speakers. No listeners.

 

Staff

Instructors:
Prof. Ellen Crocker
Prof. Kurt Fendt

Course Meeting Times

Lectures:
Five sessions / week
3 hours / session

Level

Undergraduate

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