German Conversation: Advanced Course 2

Academic unit or major

Second foreign language courses

Instructor(s)

Astrid Sato

Class Format

Exercise (Face-to-face)

Media-enhanced courses

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Day of week/Period
(Classrooms)

7-8 Wed

Class

-

Course Code

LAL.G362

Number of credits

010

Course offered

2025

Offered quarter

2Q

Syllabus updated

Mar 19, 2025

Language

Japanese

Syllabus

Course overview and goals

This seminar is for students who have learned some basic grammar and vocabulary want to develop more of their German language skills, such as conversation, reading slightly longer texts ( e.g. 100-200 words ) and learning some useful composition skills such as writing emails , fill in forms, and receive information about German culture, lifestyle etc.
It is also suitable for those who want to study at a German university . It teaches the essential language skills to cope with daily life in German speaking countries .
Even if you have only done a few months of German , do not hesitate to take this course, the teacher will support you and make sure , everyone can follow. The level will be adjusted to the students’ abilities and individual requests for topics are welcome .

Course description and aims

At the end of the course the students will be able to communicate in everyday situations, understand information, have learned reading strategies, write notes, emails, letters and short texts. Based on the above, students will be able to make friends using German, and acquire communication skills for daily conversations and, for those who want to study abroad for travel and daily life in Germany. Practical skills like guidance how to use the public transportation system, stations, airports, information on museums and monuments for sightseeing, shopping, cooking, housing etc. are also included and can be further presented on request.

Keywords

German language, German culture and society, German grammar, communication, study abroad.

Competencies

• Specialist skills
• Intercultural skills
• Communication skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

Through various materials for conversation, reading, writing and listening on topics about German culture and society, students train to grasp German sentences and express their opinions.

Course schedule/Objectives

Study advice (preparation and review)

To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 40 minutes preparing for class and another 60 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.

Textbook(s)

All texts are given in classes by the instructor as photo copies.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Dictionary (electronic, smartphone or book form).

Evaluation methods and criteria

The students will be assessed depending on their oral performance during class, written assignments and by one written test at the end of the semester.

Related courses

• LAL.G201 ： German: Basic Course 1
• LAL.G202 ： German: Basic Course 2
• LAL.G203 ： German: Basic Course 3
• LAL.G204 ： German: Basic Course 4
• LAL.G231 ： German Conversation: Basic Course 1
• LAL.G232 ： German Conversation: Basic Course 2
• LAL.G233 ： German Conversation: Basic Course 3
• LAL.G234 ： German Conversation: Basic Course 4
• LAL.G361 ： German Conversation: Advanced Course 1
• LAL.G341 ： German: Advanced Course 1

Prerequisites

Students are required to have the knowledge of some German grammar and basic skill of German conversation. The completion in the "German: Basic Course 1-4" and the completion or at least simultaneous enrollment in “German Conversation: Basic Course 1～4” are desirable.