GERM 2311 - Intermediate German I

3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) Introduction to German readings of average difficulty, principally through short stories and selections from longer works. Review of grammar composition, practice in conversation. Some scientific selections included in class readings, collateral readings and reports. (1605015213) Prerequisite: GERM 1412; College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
Course Outcomes
1 - Comprehend authentic spoken discourse produced by native German speakers.
2 - Produce oral German comprehensible to native speakers using complex grammatical structures to narrate, describe, and elicit and provide information.
3 - Demonstrate increasing comprehension and analysis of written texts in a variety of genres.
4 - Write authentic and original descriptions and narratives using complex grammatical structures. Demonstrate ability to formulate cohesive paragraphs and essays.
5 - Describe cultural practices and products of the German-speaking world drawing on authentic materials including literature and the visual arts.