Middlebury

GRMN 3405

Adv German for Singers II

Stylistics, Expository Writing, and Communication:
This course meets for two hours daily and forms the core of the 400 level program. It aims at strengthening the student's ability to write and speak German at an advanced level through development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills with an emphasis on advanced elements of communication and style. Attention will be paid to fine points of grammar, use of idioms, appropriate register. Students also will develop their knowledge of and skills engaging with the following genres: narration and narrative structure; posing questions and interview techniques; reports and briefs; formal written correspondence; public speaking/academic presentation; written and oral argumentation and debate; academic prose style. Classroom activities are supplemented by a range of digital materials and tools. Scheduled colloquia and lectures, films, and other cultural events of the German School will be incorporated into the course.
Subject:
German
Department:
German
Division:
Language School
Requirements Fulfilled:
Equivalent Courses:

Sections in Summer 2007, LS 6 Week Session

Summer 2007, LS 7 Week Session

GRMN3405A-L07 Lecture (Geffers Browne)