Class activities include: small group practice of syntactic and lexical structures studied at home, discussion of readings, debates, listening comprehension, audio-visual presentations, correction of written works, and oral presentations.
Also, conversation in small groups with a Native Language Assistant.
Systematic, in-depth study of:
- Syntactic structures
- Lexicon
- Stylistics
- Culture through materials presented in class and independently researched materials
The student will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in German at the intermediate level in:
- Aural comprehension of authentic language situations
- Reading comprehension of written materials
- Speech delivery: supporting an opinion, defending a point of view and making hypotheses
- Written expression: expository writing
- Understanding and discussing target cultures
Written Evaluations 50%
(May include but are not limited to writing and reading exercises, chapter tests, paragraph writing, written homework, preparation, Final Written Exam)
Oral Evaluations 50%
(May include but are not limited to oral tests, oral presentations, listening comprehension, conversation lab, attendance, preparation, class participation, Final Oral Exam)
Total 100%
No single evaluation will be worth more than 20%.
- Terrell, et al. Kontakte: A Communicative Approach. McGraw-Hill.
- Accompanying workbook.
MODL 2231 (Minimum Grade of C) or Assessment (see calendar).