COURSE SYLLABUS

GERMAN III (614130010)

TEACHER: HERR SEALS

Description: Builds on skills acquired in German I and II. Reading and conversational skills on a more advanced level are emphasized. Advanced structure and composition are significant aspects of this course. Much of the instruction is conducted in German.

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

- Expressing emotions and opinions in a more fluent manner

- Making assumptions, expressing skills of persuasion

- Reporting events in the recent and distant past more easily

- Expressing conjecture as to future events, plans and wishes and conditions contrary to fact

- Reading more varied material for content and translation when necessary

Methods of Instruction:

- Student oral and written responses to questions, including guided essays

- Review of and further progression in German structure, with particular discussion and implementation of higher skills

- Listening comprehension exercises

- Progression from a mid-level to mid-high level fluency in class discussions

- Guided conversations in pairs or groups

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

- More extensive use of text and outside reading material in German

Textbook and Materials:

- Komm mit! (Level 3), 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 essays/reports/projects

- Term exams