COURSE SYLLABUS

GERMAN II (614120010)

TEACHER: HERR SEALS

Description: Builds on skills acquired in German I by further enhancing reading, composition and conversational skills. There is more in-depth emphasis of German structure. Culture, history and current events in the German-speaking areas of the world are integrated into the overall course content.

Goals and Objectives: By the end of the term, the students will need to demonstrate the following skills:

- Socializing in a variety of spontaneous situations (greetings, leave-taking, inquiry as to another’s well-being, saying how he/she feels)

- Expressing emotion, stating opinions, making assumptions

- Reporting of events in the recent past and distant past

- Expressing conjecture as to future events, plans, wishes

- Communicating information in various social settings

- Reading varied material for content and being able to translate from German to English verbally and in writing

- Reading a menu, ordering food in a restaurant

- Travel directions, map reading skills, following oral and written directions

Methods of Instruction:

- Student oral and written responses to questions

- Review of and progression in German structure, with more in-depth use of skills

- Listening comprehension exercises

- Progression toward a more informed, mid-level fluency in class discussions

- Guided conversations in pairs or groups

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

Textbook and Materials:

- Komm mit! (Level 2), Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 2003

- Communicative CDs

- Visual materials about culture and history

- Other themed information as appropriate

Evaluation:

- Teacher observation

- Class participation/speaking German

- Written and oral quizzes

- Chapter tests

- Special reports/projects

- Term exams