German 130
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Fall 2003 German 130 is a demanding course at the intermediate level. The course addresses all different language skills and emphasizes the spoken language in real life situations as well as the comprehension and application of grammatical concepts. This course covers an extensive review and chapters 9 through 12 of the German program Kontakte. (4th edition). By the end of this program, students are expected to communicate adequately both orally and in written form. It is one of the goals of this course to extend the communicative skills through class discussions, role-play, partner exercises etc. Experience has shown that comprehension skills can be considerably improved through working with tapes, videos, and news broadcasts provided in the Thormann Center. Homework is assigned in each class
and includes grammar exercises, short compositions, selected reading material
and independent lab work. All assignments have to be completed and handed in
on time in order to be accepted and graded. I strongly recommend rewriting
any written assignment after my correction. The short compositions must be
typed (double-spaced, with a 12- point font). No electronic
submissions are accepted. Late submissions of assignments will result in a
lower grade (one grade lower per extra day).
Should
you have to miss class, please let me know beforehand and put written
assignment in my mailbox in Van Meter (NOT in campus mail). Workbook exercises need to be completed before each
chapter test (see other side for schedule) and are part of the final grade. These exercises include grammar and listening
comprehension exercises. The necessary audio files can be downloaded under: www.goucher.edu/thormann. FOLDER -------
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german ---- munchen2003 Note that these are case sensitive, so no capital letters please! Tests are
given at the end of each chapter and cannot be rescheduled (see other side
for schedule). While a chapter test typically covers the material of just one
chapter, our course builds on the cumulative acquisition of language skills.
Therefore, you are responsible for all previously covered vocabulary and
grammar. Please expect occasional vocabulary
and grammar quizzes; they are
part of the final grade. Attendance: Each student is allowed a maximum of 4 absences from class per semester. Two percentage points will be subtracted from the final grade for each additional absence. You are responsible for knowing the material presented on a given day, even if you are not present in class that day. Please contact a fellow student for that information, assignments, etc. Please contact me if you have any questions, and ACE when you feel the need for extra practice, support before tests, etc.
Final grade Class attendance, preparation, and participation, speaking ability ................................ 30% Oral and written homework, lab work........................................................................ 20% Final exam (written).................................................................................................... 20% Chapter tests.............................................................................................................. 20% Vocabulary and grammar quizzes................................................................................ 10% NOTE: On Mondays before a chapter test, we will go over the workbook exercises. BRING WORKBOOK TO CLASSES ON MONDAYS BEFORE CHAPTER TESTS: Sept. 22 Oct. 13 Nov. 10 Dec. 8 Syllabus German 130 Fall
2003 Wiederholung Kapitel 5-8 Mittwoch,
3. September und Donnerstag,
4. September Kapitel 9 Montag,
8. September Workbook (due by) Montag,
22. September Kapiteltest 9 Dienstag,
23. September Kapitel 10 Mittwoch, 24. September Workbook (due by) Montag,
13. Oktober Kapiteltest 10 Dienstag,
14. Oktober Kapitel 11 Montag,
20. Oktober Workbook (due by) Montag,
10. November Kapiteltest 11 Dienstag,
11. November 26.11.-30.11.
Thanksgiving Feiertage Kapitel 12 Mittwoch,
12. November Workbook (due by) Montag,
8. Dezember Kapiteltest 12 Dienstag,
9. Dezember Wiederholung Mittwoch, 5. Dezember und Donnerstag, 11. Dezember Abschlußprüfung ?
Dezember Please, feel free to contact us by phone or
email for questions, problems and appointments. Viel Spaß und Erfolg ! |
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