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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "GER 102"
COURSE NAME: "Introductory German II"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Spring 2016
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Frauke Schweers-Hamp
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
TTH 11:30AM-1:20PM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
60
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
Prerequisite: Placement or GER 101
OFFICE HOURS:
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
A continuation of GER 101. This course aims at developing and reinforcing the language skills acquired in Introductory German I, while placing special emphasis on oral communication.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
Communicative strategies
Acquire tools and skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, to communicate in German with a basic degree of fluency in real-life situations.
Grammar
Study the structure of the German language, and develop an understanding of basic grammatical concepts.
Increase intercultural awareness by exploring communities in the German speaking countries and develop critical thinking skills by making analytical cross-cultural comparisons.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
By the end of the semester the Student will have completed the A1 level of the GER (Gemeinsamer Europäischer Referenzrahmen - Common European Framework of References for Languages). Students are beeing encouraged to take afterwards the official A1 exam at the German Cultural Center (Goethe-Institute). Students will be able to understand and communicate about things of everyday life by using the past and the present tense.
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TEXTBOOK:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments | Format | Local Bookstore | Online Purchase |
| Schritte international 2 Deutsch als Fremdsprache | Daniela Niebisch, Franz Specht et al | Hueber | 978-3-19001852-9 | | | | | |
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| 2 tests | | 20 % |
| midterm exam | | 20 % |
| oral exams | | 20% |
| final exam | | 30 % |
| participation and homework | | 10% |
-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensive knowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading beyond that required for
BThis is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised.There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluatetheory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture andreference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required assignments.
CThis is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
DThis level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material.Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included.In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail.
FThis work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant.
-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS AND EXAMINATION POLICY
Students are required to come prepared to class and to participate actively. Regular attendance is an essential component of class participation. Students are allowed four unjustified absences. The final grade will be lowered by 2 points for each additional absence. If you arrive late to class, after three times it will count as 1 absent. Absences from class due to the observance of a religious holiday will normally be excused. Individual students who will have to miss class to observe a religious holiday should notify the instructor by the end of the Add/Drop period to make prior arrangements for making up any work that will be missed.
You cannot make-up a major exam (midterm or final) without the permission of the Dean’s Office. The Dean’s Office will grant such permission only when the absence was caused by a serious impediment, such as a documented illness, hospitalization or death in the immediate family (in which you must attend the funeral) or other situations of similar gravity. Absences due to other meaningful conflicts, such as job interviews, family celebrations, travel difficulties, student misunderstandings or personal convenience, will not be excused. Students who will be absent from a major exam must notify the Dean’s Office prior to that exam. Absences from class due to the observance of a religious holiday will normally be excused. Individual students who will have to miss class to observe a religious holiday should notify the instructor by the end of the Add/Drop period to make prior arrangements for making up any work that will be missed. The final exam period runs until ____________
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ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic
dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred.
In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment,
may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of
academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student
who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from
the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation
to the President, who will make the final decision.
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STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap.
Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning
of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.
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SCHEDULE
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Week 1
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Grammar
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Lexis
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Culture and Communication
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Temporale Präpositionen mit Dativ
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Job, professional experience
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Spot: Das Vorstellungsgespäch
Use of english vocabulary in German
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See above
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Internship, wann sind Sie geboren? Seit wann leben Sie in Deutschland?
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Jobben in Deutschland
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Week 2
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Grammar
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Lexis
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Culture and Communication
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Präteritum
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The story of Jan Kästner
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Unusual jobs: Spot: Check your profile
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Modal Verbs
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City tour
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München
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Week 3
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Grammar
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Lexis
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Culture and Communication
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Imperativ
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orientation
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When to use the Imperativ
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Imperativ and modal verbs
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All about flat sharing and rules
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Does and don`t in Germany
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Week 4
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Grammar
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Lexis
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Culture and Communication
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Imperativ und Modalverben
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Booking a hotel room
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Hotel and Air B&B pros and cons
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See above
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Vocabulary Karneval
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How to celebrate Karneval in Germany
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Week 5
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Grammar
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Lexis
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Culture and Communication
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Possessivartikel
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All around health
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Visiting a doctor, Role Play
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Das Verb “sollen”
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Recommendations: Wie bleibe ich gesund?
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Health Help Line
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Week 6
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Grammar
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Lexis
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Culture and Communication
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Das Verb „sollen“ und der
Possessivartikel
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How to write a letter
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Holidays in Germany
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See above
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Making and cancelling an appointment
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Explanation Oral Exam
Role play
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Week 7
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Grammar
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Lexis
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Culture and Communication
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Midterm Test
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Midterm Test
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Midterm Test
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Imperativ
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Finding your way
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Asking for directions
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Week 8
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Grammar
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Lexis
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Culture and Communication
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ORAL EXAM 1
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ORAL EXAM 1
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ORAL EXAM 1
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Lokale Präpositionen mit Dativ
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travelling
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Asking for information
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Week 9
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Grammar
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Lexis
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Culture and Communication
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Temporale Präpositionen
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Buying and repairing articles
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Der Kunde ist König- the customer is king
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Indirect questions
Separable verbs
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In the office
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Service in Germany
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Week 10
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Grammar
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Lexis
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Culture and Communication
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Adjektive
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All around clothes
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Shopping in Germany
Einkaufen in Deutschland
Song: “Wie schön du bist” von Sarah Connor
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Personalpronomen Dativ
Gefallen schmecken
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Was gefällt dir?
Was schmeckt dir?
Expressing preferences
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Was gefällt/schmeckt dir in Deutschland
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Week 12
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Grammar
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Lexis
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Culture and Communication
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Komparativ/Superlativ
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Größe, Alter, Gewicht
Comparing people
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World records
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Demonstrativpronomen
Der Frageartikel Welch…?
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Shopping articles
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Im Kaufhaus
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Week 13
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Grammar
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Lexis
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Culture and Communication
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Personalpronomen Akkusativ
Die Konjunktion „denn
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Einladungen invitations
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Surprise partys
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see above
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writing an invitation
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intercultural comparison of partys and events
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Week 14
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Grammar
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Lexis
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Culture and Communication
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Repetition
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Interactive games to consolidate grammar and vocabulary
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Repetition
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Oral Exam 2
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Oral Exam 2
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Oral Exam 2
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