Intermediate German (102-2-20)

Instructors

Domenic DeSocio
Kresge 3-315
Office Hours: W 11-12 and by appointment

Meeting Info

Parkes Hall 222: Mon, Wed, Fri 9:30AM - 10:50AM

Overview of class

This is the second quarter of a three-quarter sequence Intermediate German. We will continue to use AKROBATIK as our core grammar online resource, discuss everyday culture of German-speaking countries, and read an excerpt from a play by Bertolt Brecht to continue our exploration of modern German literature. No purchase necessary; all materials are sponsored by the German department.

Registration Requirements

102-1 or equivalent; students with other background, please contact the coordinator (m-kerlova@northwestern.edu)

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to converse and write in German about everyday life and about selected literary and cultural themes specific to German speaking regions. Students will continue to develop their listening and reading comprehension and they will gain knowledge of cultural, social, and political issues in contemporary Germany, and its recent history.

Evaluation Method

Attendance
Class participation
Exams
Group work
Homework
Paper, final
Quizzes

Class Materials (Required)

No purchase necessary; all materials are sponsored by the German department.

Class Attributes

SoC Humanities and Fine Arts Distro

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: GERMAN 102-1 or or placement test results.