COURSE SYLLABUS

GERMAN I (614110010)

TEACHER: HERR SEALS

Description: To acquire skills in conversation, reading and composition in German by emphasizing listening, speaking, reading and writing together to accomplish the objectives of the course. Culture, geography and history are integrated into the overall content.

Goals and Objectives: By the end of the term, the students should be able to demonstrate the following skills:

- Communicating in a variety of social situations (greetings, leave-taking, inquiry as to another’s well-being, ordering food, inquiring about travel arrangements, talking about birthdays and holidays)

- Expressing conjecture as to future events, plans, wishes

- Reporting events of the recent past

- Reading varied material for content

- Following oral and written directions

Methods of Instruction:

- Student oral and written responses to questions

- Introduction of fundamentals of German structure

- Listening comprehension exercises

- Progression toward a novice fluency in class discussions

- Guided conversations in pairs and groups

- Music, video and other items relating to culture, current events and history

Textbook and Materials:

- Komm Mit! (Level 1), Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 2003

- Communicative CD’s

- Visual materials about culture and history

- Other themed information as appropriate

Evaluation:

- Teacher observation

- Class participation/speaking in German

- Written and oral quizzes

- Chapter tests

- Special reports/projects

- Term exams