Class Hours: MWF (9:00-9:50); R (9:25-10:15)
Text: Neue Horizonte, German Grammar
Instructor: Dr. Kenneth Olson (rm. 101, tel. 357-3174 ext. 132)
Office Hours: MWF 8-9, 12-2; TR 10:15-11
Guided Study: Room 101
This
introductory course will concentrate upon building a basic vocabulary and
acquiring a fundamental knowledge of German grammar. In so doing, we will
practice the four language skills: reading, writing, listening comprehension
and speaking. Classroom activities will include language drills, dictation,
translation exercises, language games and simple conversations. However, since
language transcends the somewhat abstract notions of grammar and syntax, and
because language is an integral part of culture, the Tuesday class session will
be devoted to various aspects of German culture: history, geography, customs,
art, literature, etc. In presenting various aspects of German culture, we shall
make use of video materials taken from German television and movie productions.
Homework
assignments, consisting of written work and/or memorization of vocabulary, must
be completed by the next class meeting. Assignments turned in late will not be
accepted, except in the case of an excused absence. Active class participation,
especially with regard to oral exercises, is absolutely essential for the
attainment of language proficiency.
Daily
homework assignments, quizzes, dictation and active class participation will
count for one-third of the semester grade. Examinations, given in the weeks of
15 Sep., 13 Oct., 3 Nov., 12 Jan., 9 Feb., 23 Mar., will count for one-third of
the semester grade. The final examination will count for one-third of the
semester grade. A passing grade on the final exam is required for passing the
semester. A failing grade on the final
will be entered as the semester grade.
The two semester grades will then be averaged for the course grade. All
exams are cumulative.
A=90%-100% B=80%-89% C=70%-79% D=below 70%
The
attendance policy as specified in the Academic Handbook applies here.
Additionally, any work missed as a result of unexcused absence or unexcused
tardiness will receive a grade of "0."
GERMAN
I
Overview
of Course Content
Week of
Aug 18 Phonology
25 Verb
patterns, personal pronouns, geography. Question forms.
Sep 1 Imperatives.
15 Review. Exam.
22 Nominative,
accusative of personal pronouns. Berlin
Wall continued.
29 Nominative,
accusative of articles. German schools.
Oct 6 Review
conjugations & declensions.
13 Review. Exam. The Magic Flute.
20 Dative
of personal pronouns. Verbs
with dative. The
Magic Flute.
27 Plurals. Review conjugations & declensions. The Magic Flute.
Nov 3 Review.
Exam.
10 Plural
declension of articles. Prepositions with accusative & dative.
17 Possessive
adjectives. Negation. Geography.
Dec 1 Review.
Jan 12 Review
fall semester final. Jan 16. Retake final.
19 Modal verbs. Europa, Europa.
26 Adjective declensions. Europa, Europa. Genitive case.
Feb 2 Review
declensions.
9 Review. Exam.
16 Dialogues. Wagner.
Mar 2 Review
declensions. Wagner.
9 Past tense& present perfect. Short stories.
23 Past
tense & present perfect continued. Review. Exam.
30 Verbs
& adjectives with prepositions.
Apr 6 Short stories.
20 Review. Short stories.
27 Verbs
with prefixes. Geography.
May 4 Review.
11 Review.