This course, the sequel to 82-121, is intended for students with one semester of college German (or equivalent). Listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills are developed in a context that introduces information on culture and life in German-speaking countries of today. Includes work with audio-visual and internet materials. The elementary level is designed to help students learn to reflect upon and draw upon strategies used by good language learners in their second language study. Four hours of in-class instruction per week. Prerequisite: 82-121 or 82-123 or approved equivalent.