Advanced German: Stories and Storytelling

3 units

One of three core courses at the 3000-level, of which majors and minors must take two, in any order. This course focuses on the processes of storytelling and how stories and cultural narratives are transmitted. Working with a variety of texts and media, students will continue to develop their skills in reading, listening, speaking, and writing, with a special emphasis on listening and creative writing. Systematic review will help students gain confidence in their understanding of German grammar and vocabulary while improving their ability to communicate in a variety of formats. A main goal of the course is for students to recognize how storytelling impacts culture and culture impacts storytelling.