This course builds on the knowledge acquired through previous German language courses. It aims at leading students to a proficiency level comparable to the threshold at B1 of the Common European Framework for Languages (CEFR), becoming “independent users” of German. To achieve this goal, students will be encouraged to work with a communicative approach through independent or collaborative work with their peers. At the end of this course, students will have mastered most of the important grammar features of German and be able to communicate effectively in a wide range of everyday situations and a number of professional contexts. They will be able to use their oral and written language skills to relate to, reflect on and evaluate past and current issues involving the German-speaking societies.