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Designed for German students of all levels, the second edition of this unique writing guide is updated with prompts for exploring contemporary culture and identities   Considered by educators to be unique and effective in its approach, Schreiben lernen offers a comprehensive means for learners of German to develop and refine their writing skills. This guide consists of model texts, vocabulary-building exercises, and guided activities to practice writing sentences, paragraphs, and entire texts. Each chapter highlights issues related to writing for specific audiences and purposes. Students learn by analyzing model texts in ten different genres and by engaging with contemporary culture as they explore various modes of communication and creative expression.   The second edition has been updated to feature two entirely new chapters on writing reviews and interpreting art and provides additional focus on personal portraits, immigrant identity, climate change, and film. Schreiben lernen targets beginning, intermediate, and advanced learners, allowing instructors to support students at all levels and unify their German curricula with a foundational text for developing writing skills. This versatility means that the guide may be used as supplementary material or as a stand-alone textbook for courses focusing on German composition.

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Schreiben lernen excellently applies leading trends in the scholarship. By keeping the writing genre-focused and embedded in cultural contexts, students get a highly pragmatic guide to improving their written communication. -Margit Grieb, University of South Florida I have always appreciated that Schreiben lernen is flexible enough to accommodate learners across multiple levels, and the second edition is even more versatile and appealing to the current generation. - Jennifer William, Purdue University Schreiben lernen in its second edition is the primary resource for teaching writing skills at all levels. It highlights the advantages of feedback and continuous improvement over on-line tools. -Friedemann Weidauer, co-author of Impuls Deutsch I and II A solid, multifaceted volume suitable for all levels. Appealing topics, diverse texts, adaptable writing process models, helpful writing prompts, and relevant grammar for students. Usefulonline resources for instructors. - Debra L. Stoudt, Virginia Tech This thoroughly revised and expanded edition has improved upon an already excellent textbook. With rich cultural examples and a pedagogically sound approach, this volume can be utilized in every course. - Todd Heidt, co-author of Ekstase und Elend: Deutsche Kulturgeschichte 1900 bis heute

Schreiben lernen excellently applies leading trends in the scholarship. By keeping the writing genre-focused and embedded in cultural contexts, students get a highly pragmatic guide to improving their written communication. -Margit Grieb, University of South Florida I have always appreciated that Schreiben lernen is flexible enough to accommodate learners across multiple levels, and the second edition is even more versatile and appealing to the current generation. -Jennifer William, Purdue University Schreiben lernen in its second edition is the primary resource for teaching writing skills at all levels. It highlights the advantages of feedback and continuous improvement over online tools. -Friedemann Weidauer, co-author of Impuls Deutsch I and II A solid, multifaceted volume suitable for all levels. Appealing topics, diverse texts, adaptable writing process models, helpful writing prompts, and relevant grammar for students. Useful online resources for instructors. -Debra L. Stoudt, Virginia Tech This thoroughly revised and expanded edition has improved upon an already excellent textbook. With rich cultural examples and a pedagogically sound approach, this volume can be utilized in every course. -Todd Heidt, co-author of Ekstase und Elend: Deutsche Kulturgeschichte 1900 bis heute This new edition does not disappoint. The authors have updated a number of the engaging writing activities at all three levels of competency the users have come to expect. The layout, which includes some well placed images and clearly presented step-by-step graphs remains user friendly and especially effective for learners who need visual organizers to navigate often complex information and assignments. -Gisela Hoecherl-Alden, Boston University

A unique textbook that redresses a definite lack in publications with a focus on writing. It includes many different and relevant forms of written communication and highlights useful formal and informal expressions employed in contemporary contexts. -Margit Grieb, University of South Florida This textbook is flexible enough to accommodate learners across multiple levels and deliberately addresses diversity and inclusion. The new section on interpreting works of art adds a welcome challenge and refreshing dimension. -Jennifer William, Purdue University

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Pennylyn Dykstra-Pruim is professor of German and associate dean for diversity and inclusion at Calvin University. Her previous books include Understanding Us & Them and Christians and Cultural Difference. She lives in Grand Rapids, MI. Jennifer Redmann is professor of German at Franklin & Marshall College. With Dykstra-Pruim, she coedited A Writing Guide for Learners of Chinese. She lives in Lancaster, PA.

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