German

This is the first course in the German Language B sequence for future translators. It is designed for students beginning with an A2 level of German, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The course focuses on developing language skills necessary for professional translation, laying the foundation for further study in German language and translation.

In this class on the A2 level according to CEFR, students learn to understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). They study to communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Students work to describe in simple terms aspects of their background, immediate environment, and matters in areas of immediate need. Topics are taken from Berlin and German history and culture and also include politics as well as intercultural topics and current events. The A2 level is split into two consecutive courses, the A2.1 course covers the first half of the level and the A2.2 course covers the second half of the level.