COURSE
SYLLABUS
GERMAN IV (614140010)
TEACHER: HERR SEALS
Description: Builds on skills acquired in German I, II and
III. Higher level reading and discussion
in German of cultural, current event and historical topics, as well as short
stories and biography are significant parts of this course. An essential German
structure review and expansion is also included. Completion of several projects in German will
enhance the student’s understanding and use of research materials centering on
the German-speaking areas of
Goals and Objectives: By the end of the term, the students will
need to demonstrate an improvement and greater understanding of the following
skills:
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Expressing
opinions and answering questions in a more fluent manner
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Progressing
in reading comprehension and speed
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Engaging
in more in-depth research of Germanic culture, current events and history
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Involving
critical thinking with projects
Methods of
Instruction:
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Student
oral and written responses to questions, including guided essays
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Review of
and further expansion in German structure, with greater implementation of
higher skills
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Progression
from a mid-high to high level fluency in
class discussions
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Expanded
conversations in pairs or groups based on reading materials
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Music,
video and other items relating to culture, current events and history
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Expanded
use of outside reading materials where appropriate
Books and
Materials:
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Dreimal
Deutsch, EMC, 2000
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Deutsche
Grammatik (use of a variety of sources for practice)
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Emil und
die Detektive, Klett, 1997
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Fälle für
den Kommissar, Klett, 1974
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Die
Weisse Rose, Gegenwartsliteratur 1995
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Wolfgang
Amadeus Mozart, Rowohlt 1992 (tied to possible special report)
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Johann
Wolfgang von Goethe, Rowohlt 1999 (tied to possible special report)
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Visual
materials about culture and history
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Other themed
information as appropriate
Evaluation:
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Teacher
observation
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Class
participation/speaking German
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Written
and oral quizzes
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Written
tests
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Special
essays/reports/projects
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Term
exams