A course in AP German Language, emphasizing use of the language for active communication, strives to develop: Strong command of vocabulary and structure; Understanding of spoken German in various conversational situations; Ability to read newspaper and magazine articles, contemporary fiction, and nontechnical writings without the use of a dictionary; Fluency and accuracy in expressing ideas orally and in writing.

Completion of the basic elements of the German language, spoken as well as written, with due regard to the cultural context of German expression.