An introduction to German for students with no previous background in the language. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills are developed in a context that introduces information on culture and life in German-speaking countries of today. Includes work with audio-visual and internet materials. The elementary level is designed to help students learn to reflect upon and draw upon strategies used by good language learners in their second language study. Four hours of in-class instruction per week. Prerequisite: None. If a student has studied German before, then s/he must take the placement exam. Instructions for taking the placement exam are in Baker Hall 160.
