Courses

Prerequisites: GERM UN2102 or the equivalent. If you have prior German outside of Columbia’s language sequence, the placement exam is required.

Advanced Conversation and Composition is designed for students who have completed Intermediate German II (2102) or the equivalent. It is a content-based, two-point course designed to strengthen both oral and written communication and the ability to engage in critical analysis in German. Students will develop interpretative skills needed for communicating questions, ideas, and opinions; build vocabulary; interact comfortably with various forms of media; and communicate new skills through discussions, various writing assignments, and a presentation.