Description:

This class will emphasize vocabulary building and grammar review primarily through extensive reading of German texts. There will be additional practice in listening comprehension, speaking and writing. Placement test recommended: can be taken at the Testing Center. 3 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. Improve their mastery of the pronunciation; a) Use those sounds that occur in German, but not in English (r, ch, z, umlaut o and u, etc.); b) Increase their listening and speaking time in class.
2. Improve their mastery of the fundamentals by grammar review; a) Review imperative verbs and all tenses of indicative verbs; b) Review conjunctions and word order; c) Review prepositions and case endings.
3. Review any other first year grammar when encountered in texts.
4. Expand their vocabularies by intensified readings and conversations; a) Read fiction and non-fiction entries in KALEIDOSKOP; b) Read fiction handouts; c) Read non-fiction handouts on the German language and from current publications; d) Conduct longer conversations in class in German based on the day’s topic (theme).
5. Demonstrate language skills through longer compositions; a) Six compositions over themes in KALEIDOSKOP; b) Compositions from exercises in text chapters; c) Compositions based on non-fiction reading of current events.
6. Demonstrate skills through conversations; a) Six conversations over themes in KALEIDOSKOP; b) Extemporaneous conversations in class over day’s topics and themes.

Content Outline & Competencies:

Using all four language skills, listening (comprehending), reading,
writing, and speaking, students will:

I. Refine German Pronunciation
   A. Use language daily – conversations, tapes, and listening
   B. Practice especially those sounds that occur in German and not
English

II. Review and Use Correctly the Following Grammar Concepts
   A. All tenses of verbs in the indicative mood
   B. Imperative mood verbs
   C. All conjunctions, cases, and word order
   D. All prepositions and case endings
   E. Three major tests and a final to test learning knowledge

III. Read Essays and Short Stories and Discuss and Write About the Major
Concepts
   A. Readings from KALEIDOSKOP
   B. Handouts of extra fiction readings
   C. Vocabulary quizzes
   D. Six assigned compositions
   E. Extemporaneous conversations from text exercises
   F. Discussions of readings

IV. Maintain Longer Conversations About any Topics Studied and Current
Events
   A. Six assigned conversations over themes/topics
   B. Extemporaneous conversations over day’s topics
   C. Conversations over current events

V. Write multi-paragraph essays about topics studied and current events
   A. In-class writings about fiction and non-fiction readings
   B. In-class responses to current events we read

VI. Discuss and write about cultural aspects studied in this semester
   A. Oral discussions about cultural aspects – pro and con
   B. Short, written opinions about cultural aspects

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

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

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

6 Compositions   @ 10  =  60 points
6 Conversations  @ 10  =  60 points
3 Tests          @ 50  = 150 points
* Class Participation  = 330 points
FINAL                  = 100 points
 Total                   700 points

* Class Participation points include points for participation in reading,
class discussions, randomly collected homework, and unannounced quizzes.

Grade Criteria:

A = 90 - 100% = 630 - 700 points
B = 80 -  89% = 560 - 629 points
C = 70 -  79% = 490 - 559 points
D = 60 -  69% = 420 - 489 points
F =  0 -  59% =   0 - 419 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.