Intermediate Language Practice F18 (GERM*2010)
Code and section: GERM*2010*01
Term: Fall 2018
Instructor: P. Mayer
Details
Course objectives:
This course provides further practice in the four skills and in the application of grammatical concepts. Students will also learn about different aspects of German culture.
Learning outcomes:
Given that students will invest the time and effort necessary, at the end of this course they should be able to:
- function at a A2+ level of proficiency, which means:
- Listening: understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar topics that uses high-frequency vocabulary; understand the main points in messages and announcements on a wider spectrum of topics
- Speaking: communicate in routine tasks and situations involving familiar topics, including situations likely to arise when travelling in an area where German is spoken
- Reading: read short texts of moderate complexity on a variety of familiar topics
- Writing: write short connected texts on familiar topics, applying concepts of basic grammar (all basic concepts of German grammar have been introduced by the end of GERM*2490), and thus involving some complex sentences
- discuss various aspects of life, social organization and culture in German-speaking countries
- apply basic German grammatical concepts in speech and writing
- conduct research on topics arising from the course and communicate their findings through a capstone project
Co-requisite(s):
GERM*2490
Restrictions:
GERM*2500.
Textbooks:
Sevin and Sevin. Wie geht’s. 10th Ed. Thomson Heinle. Textbook.
A selection of texts and materials from the internet or posted on Courselink
Method of presentation:
1 weekly meeting with German Intern and 1 weekly meeting with faculty instructor, students are expected to meet 1 additional hour in groups to work on their capstone project
Evaluation method:
TBA