This course continues with the development of listening and reading comprehension skills and with the development of oral and written communication. This includes the study of modern German grammar and vocabulary, and training in and reflection on language learning strategies.

The course introduces students to contemporary literature, film and culture in the German language with a focus on 20^th century history of the German-speaking countries. Students will reflect on concepts such as 'Vergangenheitsbewältigung' and how they are dealt with in literature, film, museums, etc. The course encourages students to relate those contents to their own cultural background.

On successful completion, the student will have a sufficient range of language to be able to give clear descriptions, express viewpoints and develop arguments without much conspicuous searching for words, using some complex sentence forms to do so.

Furthermore, the student will be able to read literary texts and analyse German films in the context of German-speaking culture. He/she will also have a sound understanding of 20^th century history of the German-speaking countries and will be able to analyse and reflect on them.

This course has continuous assessment to provide students with regular feedback on their learning progress. Proposed are: one in-class mid-semester tests (15%), three outside-class written assignments (45%), one oral examination (15%), and one final examination (25%).

3.5 contact hours per week plus approximately 6.5 hours of regular work per week outside class.

GERM2105 or equivalent language proficiency.

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Motyl-Mudretzkyj, Irene and Michaela Späinghaus (2005): "Anders gedacht: Text and Context in the German-Speaking World". Kursbuch und Arbeitsbuch. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.

Brussig, Thomas (2003): "Am kürzeren Ende der Sonnenallee". Easy Readers edition. Stuttgart: Klett.