2023 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses Second foreign language courses
German: Advanced Course 2
- Academic unit or major
- Second foreign language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Taro Yamazaki
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 5-6 Wed (M-B43(H106))
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- LAL.G342
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2023
- Offered quarter
- 2Q
- Syllabus updated
- Jul 8, 2025
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
This Advanced Course is primarily designed for the students who have completed Basic and Intemadiate Course. By reading various German texts and by combining
reading and exercises, the students study German grammar more deeply. At the same taime the instructor links the learning of grammar to the communicative skills.
In this course the students will be able to progress in German variously. In addition they will be able to deepen the knowledge of Germany.
Course description and aims
In the end of this course, the students will be able to
1) read high-level German texts. 2） understand German grammar more structurally. 3) deepen the knowledge of Germany.
Keywords
German, German reading, German grammar, communication skills,
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
In every class students read and translate the text. Students are requested to prepare for lessons.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | The course schedule will be determined through discussions held among students and the instructor. | To be announced during classes. |
Study advice (preparation and review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
The instructor will indicate during class.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
German-Japanese dictionary is necessary.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Students will be assessed on exercises (translate and pronounce) and test during classes.
Related courses
- German:Basic Course
- German: Intermediate Course
- German Seminar
- German Conversation
Prerequisites
To have completed German: Basic Course and Intermediate Course is desirable.