German 4
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Summary
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Continue to learn German conversation and grammar in a fun and relaxed environment. Polish your German listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and learn while you learn about the history and traditions of German-speaking people. Prerequisites: German 3 or instructor's consent. Purchase of textbook required: You may either purchase Themen Aktuell 2, Kursbuch 1-10 or Combined Kursbuch/Arbeitsbuch Lektionen 1-5.
Course format
You will practice speaking in weekly one-hour online sessions led by an experienced instructor, with a maximum of 14 participants.
The live online sessions begin one week after the scheduled course start date to allow time to work through the first unit of learning material in preparation for the live conversation practice.
Online course materials introduce new grammar and vocabulary and teach pronunciation, listening, and reading skills through videos, audios, and interactive exercises. Budget 3-4 hours a week to work through the online asynchronous content.
Course materials become available online on the scheduled course start date and remain accessible for one month after the course ends.
Want to know more about learning a language online? Read Dr. Julie Dahl's blog post about our online course format.
There are two options for the required textbook that is sold by online vendors, they are generally available on Amazon. Make sure to look for ISBN number 9783190016914 for "Themen Aktuell 2" or ISBN number 9783191816919 for "Themen Aktuell 2" Textbook/Workbook for lessons 1-5.
Sections anticipated for Summer 2026 (See Upcoming Dates for open sections and more details):
Earn Continuing Education Hours
By participating in this class you will earn:
| Instructional Hours | 35 |
| University of Wisconsin Continuing Education Units | 3.5 |