GRMN 202 Intermediate German II

Deutsch 202 / Frühling 2012
Intermediate German II
Sect. 202.01 LA 336
Sec. 202. 02 LA 336
Dr. Hiltrud Arens
Büro: LA 436
Sprechstunden: Mo / Die: 12:00-13:00 Uhr;
(office hours)
Die / Mitt: 15:00-16:00 Uhr oder nach Vereinbarung
Telefon: 243-5634 (Büro); 728-9193 (Privat)
Email: [email protected]
Goals: 1) To deepen the understanding of the structures of the German language; 2) to expand
the ability to read, write, and communicate orally in German; 3) to extend the understanding of
geography, culture, and history of German-speaking countries; and 4) to develop the ability to
gain access to substantial information regarding German-speaking Europe.
Texts: * Kaleidoskop: Kultur, Literatur und Grammatik. 7th Edition. Moeller, Adolph, Mabee,
Liedloff, eds. NY: Houghton Mifflin Company, 2007.
• Kaleidoskop. Übungsbuch
AND
• Oh, wie schön ist Panama! by Janosch (Beltz & Gelberg Publisher)
AND
• A notebook or folder for work related to “Oh, wie schön…”
AND
• Recommended: A reasonably good English-German dictionary
Format: We will study chapters 6-10 in the textbook and rely on various formats designed to
foster the active participation of all students. These activities include: working with partners,
small group activities, “team” projects, full class discussion, audio-visual work, and an
individual essay on a topic that relates to the story of “oh, wie schön ist Panama” by Janosch.
The activities will be geared toward enhancing oral and written communicative skills in German.
The course will be taught primarily in German.
Expectations: It is expected that all students attend class daily. Since the course is intended to be
largely participatory, such attendance is required. Except under unusual circumstances, if a
student misses four (4) class sessions during the semester, the final grade will be lowered by half
a grade: A- becomes B+. Likewise, if a student misses more than seven (7) class sessions during
the semester, the final grade will be lowered one whole grade: A becomes B, B becomes C, etc.
It is also expected that all students complete the assigned work (both oral and written) as
requested and be prepared for each class session!
The final grade will be based on:
Attendance:
110 points (55x2)
Assignments:
60 points (20x3) [ + = 3 / = 2 / - = 1/ 0]
Essay project:
55 points
5 Quizzes
125 points (5x25)
3 Tests:
300 points (3x100)
Final:
150 points
800 points
German 202/2012
Zeitplan / tentative schedule
Februar:
1. Quiz: Montag, 6.2. (Kapitel 6)
20.2. Monday Holiday: Presidents Day
2. Quiz: Freitag, 24.2. (Kapitel 7)
März:
1. TEST: Montag, 5.3. (Kapitel 6 und 7)
3. Quiz: Montag, 19.3. (Kapitel 8)
2. TEST: Freitag, 30.3. (Kapitel 8)
2.4. - 6.4. 2012 Spring Break
April:
4. Quiz: Montag, 16.4. (Kapitel 9)
5. Quiz: Freitag, 27.4. (Kapitel 10)
Essay über “oh, wie schön ist Panama”: Montag, 23.4.
Mai:
3. TEST: Mittwoch, 2.5. (Kapitel 9 und 10)
Final Examination:
Germ 202 Section 1 (1:10 pm): Tuesday, May 8, 2012, 3:20pm-5:20 pm, LA 336
Germ 202 Section 2 (2:10 pm): Monday, May 7, 2012, 3:20pm-5:20 pm, LA 336
Arens