German 201 - Fall 2006, Prof. Peter Yang

During the semester I am prepared to meet individually [by appointment] with any and all students enrolled in this course. That is especially true, however, during the first week of class and especially for students with disabilities who are registered with the Coordinator of Disability Services (368-5230) and who may need individual arrangements.

Course Objectives:
Emphasizes both language and culture and is taught in German. Review of grammar and usage of German while studying texts and videotapes which focus on contemporary life in Germany.

Prereq: PREREQ: German 102 or equivalent. Please note: If you have begun German in high school, or at another college or university, this course may be appropriate--but let us determine if you have the "equivalent." See us in the German section for a placement test and/or consultation.

Herzlich willkommen! This course conducts a comprehensive grammar review of basic structures in contemporary German. We emphasize the functional use of language in oral communication as well as reading and writing. Through activities in the classroom, languages laboratory exercises, and homework assignments, we will solidify your understanding of grammar, sharpen your listening skills, increase your active vocabulary in speaking with others, and build your confidence to express yourself with sophistication as you speak and write. Sprechen wir miteinander--auf deutsch!

Three weekly class meetings and one hour per week in the Language Resource Center. Class work is an essential part of the course and regular attendance is required. Homework assignments are to prepare you for class participation and tests. Although it is encouraged to do all parts in the exercises in the workbook, you are only required to hand in assignments in the Workbook. Assignments of other sections are, if turned in, treated as extra credit of 15 (out of 100). Required chapter assignment is due on Friday of the first week in which we have started the new chapter.

Grading:
Grade: The grade will factor in many facets of your proficiency and improvement

Woche 1 August 28 Introduction. Buy your books! August 30 Readings and Activities Kapitel 1: Inventur September 1 Mein Besitz	Woche 2 September 4 Labor Day. No classes. September 6 Grammar Kapitel 1 : Endings of Nouns in Singular and Plural September 8 Test Yourself : Endings of Nouns in Singular and Plural Assignment: Weak Nouns Test 1
Woche 3 September 11 Readings and Activities Kapitel 2: Verfahren September 13 Readings and Activities Kapitel 2: Verfahren September 15 Readings and Activities Kapitel 2: Verfahren	Woche 4 September 18 Readings and Activities Kapitel 2: Verfahren September 20 Grammar Kapitel 2: Endings of definitive and indefinitive articles in the nominative, genitive, dative, and accusative (singular and plural) and Test Yourself : Endings of Articles in All Four Cases September 22 Test 2
Woche 5 September 25 Readings and Activities Kapitel 3: Mein erstes Abenteuer September 27 Readings and Activities Kapitel 3: Mein erstes Abenteuer September 29 Readings and Activities Kapitel 3: Mein erstes Abenteuer	Woche 6 October 2 Readings and Activities Kapitel 3: Kaffee verkehrt October 4 Readings and Activities Kapitel 3: Kaffee verkehrt October 6 Readings and Activities Kapitel 3: Kaffee verkehrt
Woche 7 October 9 Grammar Kapitel 3:Pronouns in the nominative, genitive, dative, and accusative October 11 Grammar Kapitel 3:Pronouns in the nominative, genitive, dative, and accusative October 13 Test 3	Woche 8 October 16 Readings and Activities Kapitel 4: Erziehung , lernprozesse, Podiumsdiskussion October 18 Readings and Activities Kapitel 4: Erziehung , lernprozesse, Podiumsdiskussion. October 20 Readings and Activities Kapitel 4: Erziehung , lernprozesse, Podiumsdiskussion.
Woche 9 October 23-24 Fall Break. No classes. October 25 Grammar Kapitel 4: Endings of Adjectives in Singular and Plural in All Four Cases October 27 Grammar Kapitel 4: Test Yourself : Endings of Adjectives in Singular and Plural in All Four Cases	Woche 10 October 30 Readings and Activities Kapitel 5: Die alte Frau von nebenan November 1 Readings and Activities Kapitel 5: Die alte Frau von nebenan November 3 Test 4
Woche 11 November 6 Readings and Activities Kapitel 5: Auszug aus "Drei Variationen über meine Großmutter" November 8 Readings and Activities Kapitel 5: Die Zwillingshexen November 10 Readings and Activities Kapitel 5: Die Zwillingshexen	Woche 12 November 13 Grammar Kapitel 5: Prepositions. Test Yourself: Wo oder wohin (Two-Way Prepositions)? November 15 Grammar Kapitel 5: Prepositions. Test Yourself: Wo oder wohin (Two-Way Prepositions)? November 17 Grammar Kapitel 5: Prepositions. Test Yourself: Wo oder wohin (Two-Way Prepositions)?
Woche 13 November 20 Readings and Activities Kapitel 6: Traditionelle Mahlzeiten November 22 Die Historie vom Pfannkuchen November 23-24 Die Historie vom Pfannkuchen	Woche 14 November 27 Grammar Kapitel 6 November 29 Grammar Kapitel 6 December 1 Grammar Kapitel 6
Woche 15 December 4 Wiederholung. Movie. December 6 Wiederholung. Movie. December 8 Movie	Finals Week December 14 Final Exam: 8:30-11:30 a.m.