Intensive German emphasizes how to converse in German as well as how to read and write in German. Students in the intensive German program practice their speaking skills on one another and immerse themselves in classic German literature in order to better grasp the language.

A course is the study of a particular topic within a wider subject area and is the foundation of a qualification. A typical course includes lectures, assessments and tutorials.

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