Course Description

1. Contents
The purpose of this course is to help the students to get acquainted with the principles of German grammar by referring to several different aspects of life situations to train speaking, listening, reading and writing abilities. 

2. Goals
To be able to talk in different situations and solve different problems, explaining your situation/needs/goals etc.

3. Evaluation
Your final grade will be based on the following criteria: 
1. Final exam (30%)
2. Oral exam (40%)
3. Attendance and Participation (30%)

4. Textbooks
Schritte international Neu 2 (ISBN-13: 978-3196010824)
Schritte international Neu 3 (ISBN-13: 978-3193010827)

5. Class Preparation
You will need to study vocabulary on a daily basis and talk as much as possible with your classmates outside of classes in German in order to acquire the German language by using it.

6. Important Points
The following classes are connected in the winter term: German Conversation II and IV as well as Practice in German II. This class can only be taken for students who take German as a major. For all other students: please refer to "International Conversation" courses.

7. Contents:
1. Arrival: Talk about unfortunate events
2. My home: Give a report
3. Meal: Invite a friend
4. Conversation: Call at work
5. Sport: Ask for preferences
6. Vocational training: Talk about the educational system
7. Gifts: Understand wedding messages
8. Weekend : Give polite suggestions
9. My things: Compare products
10. Communication: Understand mailbox messages
11. Going out: Understand traffic information
12. Travel: Understand travel agency phone calls, book travel
13. Money: About services Talking
14. Time of Life: Travel Suggestions
15. Conclusion and Final Oral Exam