German

Course summary

The main aims are to help you communicate confidently, clearly and effectively in German through both the written and spoken word; to develop your understanding of the spoken and written forms of German; to help you develop critical insights into and contact with, the contemporary society, cultural background and heritage of German-speaking countries. In the first year, activities are based on the following topic areas: Aspects of German-speaking society (The changing state of the family, The digital world, Youth culture: fashion and trends, music, television) and Artistic culture in the German-speaking world (Festivals and traditions, Art and architecture, cultural life in Berlin, past and present). A film in German, “Das Leben der Anderen”. In the second year activities are based on the following areas: Multiculturalism in German-speaking society (Immigration, Integration, Racism) and Aspects of political life in the German-speaking world (German and the European Union, Politics and youth, German re-unification and its consequences). 1 book “Der Vorleser” in German.