First-Year German, Part 1

GERM 041 | High School, Middle School Course

In this course, students will learn to speak, read, write, and understand German. They will learn to focus on how they personally learn. Students will also learn about cultural elements pertaining to German-speaking countries, such as culture, history, geography, and lifestyle. This course includes authentic teaching materials such as popular YouTube videos, pop music, and texts. This course features interactive elements such as live one-on-one speaking appointments with TAs and instructors, an instructor-hosted wiki, and a fictitious German pen pal. This is the first course in a four-part German series, which aligns to ACTFL standards.

Course Details

Note

Students will need access to a computer with high speed internet access, a microphone, speakers (or headphones), and a webcam. There are no resubmissions on assignments or unit quizzes. On speaking appointments, lowest score may be dropped. You must pass the self checks in each unit with at least a 90 percent and complete the speaking appointment before you can take the unit quiz for that unit.

Course Outline

Unit 1: Jemanden Kennenlernen—Introductions
Unit 2: Deutsch Lernen—Learning German
Unit 3: Die Familie—Family
Unit 4: Die Hobbys—Hobbies
Unit 5: Die Schule—School
Unit 6: Das Haus—House

Syllabus

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