German II: Oral Language Proficiency and Cultural Studies

In the module Oral Language Proficiency, emphasis is placed on developing students’ own linguistic competence, with a broad vocabulary and stylistic variation. This module focuses on the function of rhetoric in different contexts, such as politics, advertising, and conversational culture. In the module Cultural Studies, the culture and social life of the German-speaking countries are discussed with a starting point in various media, such as podcasts, documentary films, graphic novels, and academic articles. Particular emphasis is placed on ensuring that diverse voices in society are represented. Personal experience serves as a point of departure for reflection and critical examination of concepts such as post-migration, identity, and ”Heimat”. The course also raises awareness of and problematises issues relating to sustainable development.