Subject Area: German Studies

Advanced German B is an advanced level German language course for students who have the equivalent knowledge of 5 semesters of German language learning. Together with Advanced A it serves as the gateway to the advanced sequence in German Studies for students who have the equivalent knowledge of Intermediate German A and B. It serves as the Third Year/Second Semester course in the introductory sequence and as the Second Year/Second Semester course in the intermediate sequence. It is also available to General Education or Elective students with equivalent knowledge of Advanced German A. It consolidates and further extends skills in listening to, speaking, reading and writing German, with a focus on Landeskunde. The cultural, historical and social topics selected for the course vary from year to year. Reviews of grammar and writing skills are conducted as the need arises.