1German 1030 2020-21 5/20/23 Course Outline

W E S T E R N U N I V E R S I T Y

Department of Cultures and Languages

German 1030: German for Beginners 2020-2021Course Coordinator: Vlad Tumanov vtumanov@uwo.ca

Course Content and Aims:German 1030 is an introductory course designed for students with little or no prior knowledge of German. The aim is to achieve A2 competency according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). The course is structured to link language instruction to a general understanding of life in the German-speaking countries. German for Beginners concentrates on high-frequency vocabulary and basic grammar. Students learn to use the language through active classroom participation, homework assignments and work with online resources. Aspects of German culture will be introduced through authentic materials, e.g., videos, songs etc. Successful students may progress to German 2200 (Intermediate German) and to German modules. Students with Grade 12U German or equivalent language skills will normally skip German 1030 and take German 2200 right away. If you are uncertain whether you should take 1030 or 2200, please consult the course coordinator or your instructor.

Contact Hours: 2 two-hour class meetings per week via Zoom.

Required text: Treffpunkt Deutsch 7th

Edition (Western Book Store)*This bundle contains the Treffpunkt Deutsch 7th edition loose-leaf textbook & an online access code to MyGermanLab which also includes an e-textbook. Although a hard copy is easier to use in class, some students may want to purchase only multi-semester MyGermanLab access (available online). Students need to have access to the textbook at every class. Access to MyGermanLab is required for all students to complete online assignments.

Recommended: English Grammar for Students of German*Not everybody needs this book, but many students find it very useful: especially those uncertain of their English grammar.

Mark Breakdown:Preparedness & participation 10 % Online assignments (MyGermanLab) 10 %Two short writing assignments (2 + 3 %) 5 % Two oral assessments (2 x 5%) 10 %Seven short in class chapter tests (7 x 5%) 35 %Final exam 30 %

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German 1030: Important Dates (subject to minor changes)

Sept. 10 First ClassSept. 24 Homework on Erste Kontakte and Kapitel 1: due (online in MyGermanLab)Sept. 26 Quiz on Erste Kontakte and Kapitel 1, begin Kapitel 2Oct. 8 – 12 Fall Reading Week, no classesOct. 20 Homework on Kapitel 2: due (online in MyGermanLab)Oct. 22 Quiz on Kapitel 2, begin Kapitel 3Nov. 5 Homework on Kapitel 3: due (online in MyGermanLab)Nov. 7 Quiz on Kapitel 3, begin Kapitel 4Nov. 19 Writing Assignment 1 due (100 – 150 words, hand-written)Nov. 24 Homework on Kapitel 4: due (online in MyGermanLab)Nov. 26 Quiz on Kapitel 4, begin Kapitel 5Nov. 28 Oral assessment 1. (Students will prepare dialogues or role plays in pairs or small groups)Dec. 5 Last class this termJan. 7 Class resumes, continue Kapitel 5 Jan. 12 Homework on Kapitel 5: due (online in MyGermanLab)Jan. 14 Quiz on Kapitel 5, begin Kapitel 6Feb. 2 Homework on Kapitel 6: due (online in MyGermanLab)Feb. 4 Quiz on Kapitel 6, begin Kapitel 7Feb. 18 – 22 Spring Reading Week, no classesMarch 2 Homework on Kapitel 7: due (online in MyGermanLab)March 4 Quiz on Kapitel 7, begin Kapitel 8 (There will be no quiz on Kapitel 8.)March 18 Oral assessment 2. (Students will sign up for individual appointments.)March 23 Homework on Kapitel 8: due (online in MyGermanLab)March 25 Begin Kapitel 9. (There will be no quiz on Kapitel 9)

Writing assignment 2 due (150 - 200 words, hand-written)April 6 Homework on Kapitel 9: due (online in MyGermanLab)April 8 Last class

ANTIREQUISITE(S): Grade 12U German or equivalent.PREREQUISITE(S): NoneCOREQUISITE(S): None

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Learning Outcomes:It is expected that upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to do the following:

Pronounce German correctly understand German when spoken slowly and clearly, using familiar words and phrases understand short, relatively simple texts and find predictable information in everyday material greet people, ask basic questions, express wishes, describe surroundings, and relate past events participate in short social exchanges and simple dialogues on familiar topics use basic German vocabulary and idioms to talk and write about topics such as the weather, hobbies,

family, living conditions, food, shopping, family, education, travel, transportation etc. write simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest, for example a diary,

personal letter/postcard, a short composition about themselves etc. understand and apply many aspects of German grammar appreciate differences and similarities between the English and German languages understand some differences and similarities between the German-speaking countries and North

America and begin to develop a sense of what intercultural communication is.

The Academic Policies which govern the conduct, standards, and expectations for student participation in Modern Languages and Literatures courses are available in the Undergraduate section of the Department of Cultures and Languages website at http ://www.uwo.ca/modlang/undergraduate/policies.html . It is your responsibility to understand the policies set out by the Senate and the Department of Cultures and Languages, and ignorance of these policies cannot be used as grounds of appeal.