This course enables students to understand main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in their field of specialization. They can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. The students can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue by giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

CO1 Write at length about topical issues, even though complex concepts may be oversimplified. Write clear, detailed descriptions on a variety of subjects, write a paper giving reasons in support of or against a particular point of view and explain the advantages and disadvantages of various options. Express news, views and feelings in correspondence as well as respond to the other person. Write standard formal letters requesting or communicating relevant information following a template.

CO2  Give clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects related to fields of interest, develop a clear argument, linking the ideas logically, and expanding and supporting points with appropriate examples. Present a topical issue in a critical manner and weigh up the advantages and disadvantages of various options, summarized information and arguments from a number of sources.

1. Kalender, Susanne et al.: Schritte Übungsgrammatik, Hueber, München 2010.
2. Dreyer, Schmitt: Lehr-und Übungsbuch der deutschen Grammatik – aktuell, Hueber, München 2009.
3. Gaidosch, Ulrike: Zur Orientierung, Basiswissen Deutschland, 4^th Edition, Hueber, München 2010.