GRMN 1002: Elementary German II

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: GRMN 1001, or by placement, or the equivalent
The second part of an introduction to the German language and the culture of the German-speaking world. Completion of the survey of basic German grammar and further development of the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing German. Aspects of everyday life in the German-speaking world will also be introduced.

Course Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

Demonstrate level-appropriate German proficiency by speaking and writing comprehensibly and in culturally appropriate ways about course topics, for instance, by presenting and exchanging information and opinions in cultural simulations.
Demonstrate level-appropriate German proficiency in listening and reading by identifying and summarizing main ideas and supporting details, locating high-frequency vocabulary, and analyzing cultural and linguistic differences in literary and non-literary texts.
Analyze and interpret a variety of authentic literary and cultural texts related to German cultures in the target language and/or in English translation.
Gather, evaluate, and synthesize information about German language and culture from a variety of reliable sources.
Demonstrate an understanding of intercultural issues by identifying and describing appropriate cultural behavior, analyzing the underlying rationales of cultural differences and practices, and applying their knowledge to communicative tasks.
Identify and analyze significant aspects of German culture including ethical issues within German-speaking societies and their underlying rationales.