Description:

This course presents the sounds, vocabulary and basic structural patterns of German, focusing on the development of listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills. Cultural material will be integrated into the course. 5 hrs./wk.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor’s course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: NONE

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Accurately pronounce the sounds of standard German, especially those sounds that occur in German, but not in English (r, -ch, z, umlauted o and u, etc.).
2. Recall and use the vocabulary presented in each Chapter and reading.
3. Recall and actively use the grammar and patterns studies in each Chapter.
4. Produce the German of any and all sentences studies in each Chapter.
5. Give accurate English equivalents of any and all sentences studies in each Chapter.
6. Carry on simple oral exchanges in German, using the structures and vocabulary already studied.
7. Read and be able to answer comprehension questions on the reading given in the text or as supplements.
8. Recall and use the grammar concepts and terminology presented in the course.

Content Outline & Competencies:

Using all four language skills, listening (comprehending), reading,
writing, and speaking, students will recall and use in practical
situations the following concepts:

I. The student will demonstrate mastery of elementary German grammar
   A. Greet, introduce one another, and ask how people are, using three
you’s correctly
   B. Recall and use present, (present) perfect, past perfect and future
tenses in the indicative mood, and imperative mood of all regular and
irregular verbs.  Also use simple past tense of sein
   C. Recall and use cases, correct declensions of the definite and
indefinite articles, which indicates knowing the three genders of nouns,
and nominative, accusative, and dative cases, including the prepositions
that demand those cases
   D. Recall and use the three cases of pronouns and the possessive
adjective with correct endings
   E. Use correct word order for statements, questions, and commands
   F. Use negation and adverbs to add dimension to sentences and
questions
   G. Use modal verbs in present and perfect tenses
   H. Recall and use coordinating conjunctions to make compound sentences
   I. Use would to begin learning about subjunctive mood of verbs

II. The student will demonstrate comprehension and mastery of elementary
German pronunciation
   A. Use correct pronunciation of German sounds, especially those that do
not occur in English
   B. Use alphabet sounds to spell words in German
   C. Carry on short conversations and write short paragraphs on text
material

III. The student will develop and utilize elementary German vocabulary
   A. Use parts of classroom and people in school situations in context
   B. Use expressions for leaving and asking about the weather, time, and
the cost of things, knowing all numbers
   C. Use dates with days of the week and months of the year
   D. Recall and use active vocabulary selected by the instructor from
vocabulary lists, dialogues, and cultural reading selections

IV. The student will demonstrate understanding and appreciation of German
culture
   A. Carry on short conversations and write short paragraphs on cultural
material
   B. Compare aspects of the target language culture with American
culture

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

7 Chapter tests  @ 50  =  350
Participation/quizzes  =  450
FINAL                  =  100
                          900 points
Grading Criteria:

 A = 90 - 100% = 810 - 900 points
 B = 80 -  89% = 720 - 809 points
 C = 70 -  79% = 630 - 719 points
 D = 60 -  69% = 540 - 629 points
 F =  0 -  59% =   0 - 539 points

Caveats:

1. Like music, drama, and some other courses, this foreign language course is a performance course; therefore, attendance is required.

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.