German 004A Syllabus
German 004A is designed to offer the student
the opportunity to enhance her or his reading
comprehension and oral proficiency through reading,
discussion, vocabulary building, mastery
of the strong and irregular verb system. Review
of troublesome aspects of grammar will be done
in context of the reading and discussion.
LINKS
Net Assignment
Tagesthemen
Other
Useful German Links
OBJECTIVES
Upon completing the course, students should have:
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Improved their ability to read and interpret modern German dramas and
film.
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Increased their active and passive vocabularies.
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Developed an ability to communicate philosophical and literary ideas
both orally and in writing.
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Improved their ability to understand conversational German.
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Strengthened their knowledge of German grammar and increased their ability
to use standard, acceptable language in everyday situations.
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Improved their ability to make written and oral presentations of opinion
, factual information and relationships, as well as validate and defend
points of view and value judgements.eveloped a deeper interest in the German
language and in the culture of the German- speaking countries.
REQUIRED TEXTS
Wegner, ed.: Der blaue Engel; Dürrenmatt: Besuch
der alten Dame; Dürrenmatt: Die Physiker
GENERAL ASSIGNMENTS
For each class meeting, the student should:
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Prepare two questions and answers of her/his own
about the reading
assignment.
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Be able to answer the questions in the text (or
handout) that correspond
to the reading.
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Participate meaningfully in the class discussion of the
reading.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
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Three written exams and three oral presentations.
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Three two page (minimum length) summaries/essays (typed, double spaced,
and with regular margins, i.e. 1in.)
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Principal parts (A11 - A14): Students are to learn the three main principle
parts (present tense vowel changes where indicated) for three (3)
verbs per class meeting. (No new verbs on exam days).
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Video Project: Each student will participate in a small group video
project. Details will be explained during the Semester.
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Students who go on the immersion weekend only have 2 oral presentations.
Soi-Daniel
W. Brown, Ph.D.
Associate Prof. Of German And Swahili
German Department, Tufts
University, Medford, MA 02115 (617) 627-2370
If you have questions, contact me at: dbrown1@tufts.edu
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