This course focuses on the use of the language for active communication.Emphasis is placed on developing comprehension, refining writing skills, increasing speaking facility, and introducing more complex structures.At this level, modern language students comprehend the main ideas of the authentic materials that they read and hear and are able to identify significant details when the topics are familiar.Students will participate in contextualized activities that integrate all skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking – and use all three communicative modes (interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational) to increase their ability to communicate orally and in writing.Students will continue to explore German culture through the use of videos, authentic readings, and audio materials.