Description:

This course will continue the presentation of the vocabulary and basic structural patterns begun in Elementary German I with continued emphasis on the development of listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills. 5 hrs./wk.

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

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. Strengthen and perfect their mastery of standard German pronunciation.
2. Recall and use the vocabulary presented in each chapter.
3. Recall and actively use the grammatical structures in each chapter.
4. Produce the German of any and all sentences studied in each chapter.
5. Give accurate English equivalents of any and all sentences studied in each chapter.
6. Produce new sentences in German, using structures already studied.
7. Translate any German sentences containing structures already studied, given new vocabulary.
8. Carry on more involved exchanges in German, using structures and vocabulary already studied.
9. Discuss comprehensively the readings in the text or given in class.
10. Recall and use the technical grammar concepts and technical terminology presented in the course.

Content Outline & Competencies:

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

I. Mastery of German grammar appropriate to the second semester of study
   A. Recall and use subordinate conjunctions and word order.
   B. Use genitive case for the declension of definite and indefinite
articles and prepositions that demand that case.
   C. Use infinitive constructions.
   D. Use special forms of to.
   E. Recall and use adjective endings in all situations.
   F. Recall and use simple past tense for all verbs in the indicative
mood.
   G. Recall reflexive verbs.
   H. Recall indefinite adjectives and pronouns and adjectival nouns.
   I. Recall and use comparison of adjectives and adverbs.
   J. Recall and use relative pronouns and clauses.
   K. Recall and use da- and wo- compounds.
   L. Recall and use all situations of subjunctive mood of all verbs.
   M. Recall and use all tenses of passive voice of verbs.

II. The student will demonstrate comprehension and mastery of correct
German pronunciation
   A. Refine and practice pronunciation appropriate to the second semester
of study.
   B. Carry on longer conversations and write longer paragraphs on text
material.

III. The student will develop and utilize German vocabulary appropriate to
the second semester of study
   A. Use correct forms of nouns of weight, measurement, and number.
   B. Recall and use and memorize ordinal numbers.
   C. Recall and use all time expression idioms.

IV. The student will demonstrate increased understanding and appreciation
of German culture
   A. Carry on longer conversations and write longer 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:

   6 chapter tests @ 50 = 300
   Participation/quizzes  400
   FINAL                  100
                          800 points
Grading Criteria:
   A = 90 - 100% = 720 - 800 points
   B = 80 -  89% = 640 - 719 points
   C = 70 -  79% = 560 - 639 points
   D = 60 -  69% = 480 - 559 points
   F =  0 -  59% =   0 - 479 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.