In this course students read various texts in German. They will also practice pronouncing and writing.
Students should improve the knowledge of German grammar, and continue to develop their reading skill for practical communication in German. Through the texts and visual materials, they can gain an understanding of German culture.
In this course students will :
1) improve the knowledge of German grammar.
2) be able to read short texts in German.
3) gain an understanding of German culture.
German grammar
German culture
Communication skills in German
Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Students will read various texts and translate from German into Japanese, and practice pronouncing and writing. Through the texts and visual materials, they can also touch the culture in Germany.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | The course schedule will be determined through discussions held among students and the instructor. | To be announced during classes. |
All Texts are given in classes by the instructor.
A German-Japanese dictionary is necessary in every class.
The scores are based on exercises in classes (40%) and translations of texts from German into Japanese (60%) .
Students are required to have the elementary knowledge of German grammar and ability to read simple german sentences. For the participants it is desirable to have completed the "German: Basic Course 1-4".