This unit, taught entirely in German, is designed to extend students' written and oral competence. While the range of teaching and learning activities in the unit are intended to strengthen students' grasp of German discursive practices and methods of argumentation, they also expand knowledge of contemporary German-speaking societies and cultures. Proficiency should reach the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages' Level C1 and thus equip students for the rigours of postgraduate studies in German.<br/><br/>The academic objectives of the unit are to (1) further advanced competency in written composition of the German language; (2) develop and strengthen the independent... -- Course Website
