German 234

Course Objectives

This course on the intermediate level focuses on the active use of the German language in speaking and writing.  Special emphasis will be put on increasing the students´ active vocabulary and writing skills as well as  on the application of previously acquired grammatical concepts.

Required materials

Program “Kaleidoskop“ (6^th edition): Textbook, workbook, CDs

Dictionary German-English and English-German

Course Organization

Due to my research-related stay in Berlin, Frau Schulten will teach the first three weeks of the semester. She will follow this syllabus, take attendance, grade your participation, assign homework, compositions, etc. She will also be available to answer your questions.

Homework

Homework will be assigned for each class and will include a thorough preparation for class discussions, compositions, reading assignments and audio-visual work at the Thormann Center as well as grammar/vocabulary exercises. The 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).

Grading Policy

Regular attendance, preparation and class participation               30%

Tests       30%

Quizzes   10%

Compositions and oral assignments               30%

Tentative Schedule and Topics

27. Januar       Einführung

                        Thema 1: Freizeit

                        Test: Dienstag, 4. Februar

5. Februar        Thema 2: Kommunikation

Test: Donnerstag, 13. Februar

17. Februar      Thema 3: Deutschland im 21. Jahrhundert    

                        Test: Dienstag, 25. Februar

26. Februar      Thema 4: Familie

Test: Donnerstag, 6. März

                         8. März   bis  16. März                        Semesterferien

17. März          Thema 5: Musik             

                        Test: Dienstag, 25. März

26. März          Thema 6: Die Welt der Arbeit

                        Test: Donnerstag, 3. April

7. April Thema 7: Multikulturelle Gesellschaft     

Test: Dienstag, 15. April

16. April Thema 8: Jung und Alt

Test: Donnerstag, 24. April

28. April Thema 9: Stereotypen

Test: Dienstag, 6. Mai

7. Mai mündliche Prüfung

8. Mai    Abschluß     

Viel Spass!

Dr. Uta Larkey

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