Advanced Level German A German Language & Cultural Studies Program Summer 2019 June 4-Week - Berlin

The objective of this course is to refine formal written and oral communication. Students will concentrate on the four skills of communication: speaking, writing, listening and reading. They will continue to improve their vocabulary while studying syntax and semantics. Students will learn debate strategies, including point/counter-point, to increase their understanding of persuasive communication. Composition will be emphasized, lending special attention to cohesion and grammatical accuracy. The study of sentence structures, including; informative, comparative, conditional, narrative and descriptive, will help students to improve their command of formal written and oral communication.(Level B2/C1)*

* Level B2: Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialization. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

* Level C1: Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.