German 1 - 6

Description

Our German courses emphasize modern spoken German. From the first class meeting, students and instructors alike speak as much German as possible. Grammar is studied not as an exclusively abstract system, but as a reference base for active language use. The majority of classroom time is used speaking German, as opposed to talking about German in English. Culture is also an integral component of all our language courses and is presented through role play and activities while students are learning the language in communicative situations.

At Washington Academy of Languages we follow the natural sequence for acquiring a language: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Class time concentrates primarily on the first two elements. Videotapes are sometimes used in the classroom to enhance listening and speaking instruction. Reading and written homework are assigned on a regular basis and discussed and/or corrected in class. WAL students are usually able to communicate easily with native speakers at the level of grammar and vocabulary they have attained.

Textbooks for the first six levels of German: Di Donato, Robert, Monica Clyde and Jacqueline Vansant, Deutsch: Na Klar! 4th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, Inc. 2003.

Schedule

November 10, 2008 - December 11, 2008

Pricing Details

5 Week Session (30 hrs): $385.00
Credit Fee (4 qtr credits): $160.00

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