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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
GERMD002.
Course Title (CB02)
Elementary German (Second Quarter)
Course Credit Status
Credit - Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Course Description
This course expands on the material presented in GERM D001., with a continuation of the introduction to the language and cultures of the German-speaking countries. Basic speaking, listening, reading and writing of German will be practiced within a cultural framework. Emphasis will be on language as an expression of culture with language laboratory practice to reinforce pronunciation, grammar, and syntax.
Faculty Requirements
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

This course is the second of the three sequential elementary-level German classes. It meets the stated goals/objectives and satisfies the GE requirements of °®¶¹´«Ã½, CSU GE, and IGETC. It is a CSU and UC transferable class and belongs to the AA Degree in Global Studies. The course is a mid-level class of Elementary German studies. It also serves the whole community for business-abroad related needs and personal development.

Foothill Equivalency

Does the course have a Foothill equivalent?
No
Foothill Course ID

Course Philosophy

Formerly Statement

Course Development Options

Basic Skill Status (CB08)
Course is not a basic skills course.
Grade Options
  • Letter Grade
  • Pass/No Pass
Repeat Limit
0

Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options

Transferability
Transferable to both UC and CSU
°®¶¹´«Ã½ GEArea(s)StatusDetails
2GC2°®¶¹´«Ã½ GE Area C2 - HumanitiesApproved
CSU GEArea(s)StatusDetails
CGC2CSU GE Area C2 - HumanitiesApproved
IGETCArea(s)StatusDetails
IG6XIGETC Area 6 - Language Other Than EnglishApproved

Units and Hours

Summary

Minimum Credit Units
5.0
Maximum Credit Units
5.0

Weekly Student Hours

TypeIn ClassOut of Class
Lecture Hours5.010.0
Laboratory Hours0.00.0

Course Student Hours

Course Duration (Weeks)
12.0
Hours per unit divisor
36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
Lecture
60.0
Laboratory
0.0
Total
60.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
Lecture
120.0
Laboratory
0.0
NA
0.0
Total
120.0

Prerequisite(s)

GERM D001. (equivalent to one year of high school German) or equivalent

Corequisite(s)

Advisory(ies)

ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for EWRT D001A or EWRT D01AH or ESL D005.

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

Entrance Skill(s)

General Course Statement(s)

(See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.)

Methods of Instruction

Lecture and visual aids

Discussion of assigned reading

Collaborative learning and small group exercises

In-class essays

Quiz and examination review performed in class

Homework and extended projects

Discussion and grammar practice performed in class

Field observation and field trips

Assignments

  1. Textbook readings demonstrating the correct use of the second quarter elementary-level language functions
  2. Readings from primary sources focusing on cultural topics
  3. Readings from authentic sources on cultural, political and economic developments in the German-speaking countries (in English)
  4. Textbook and workbook exercises reinforcing the correct use of written and spoken second quarter, elementary-level language functions
  5. Listening comprehension exercises that help develop second quarter elementary level listening and writing skills
  6. Exercises from the textbook on-line component reinforcing second quarter elementary-level reading, writing, speaking and listening skills
  7. Writing assignments demonstrating correct use of second quarter elementary-level written language functions
  8. Oral presentations demonstrating correct use of second quarter elementary-level oral language functions

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Daily written exercises on studied grammar and sentence structures will be evaluated based on the abilities to compose comprehensible, simple sentences on familiar topics and to reflect a working command of core vocabulary and language structures.
  2. Weekly reading comprehension assignments will be evaluated based on the abilities to derive meaning from short, simple texts on familiar topics, to rely on contextual clues and to extract the gist and some details.
  3. Vocabulary tests for each chapter will be evaluated based on individual and contextual usage of new words/phrases, on demonstrating a working command of essential vocabulary necessary to request and provide simple information relating to high-frequency situations in familiar contexts.
  4. Written chapter tests will be evaluated based on the working command of essential vocabulary and on the correct use of grammar and syntactical structures needed to compose simple phrases or comprehensible sentences on familiar topics.
  5. Optional oral presentations on cultural topics will be evaluated based on students' interest on world contributions of German-speaking cultures, by analyzing and comparing them to student's own culture.
  6. Final test will be evaluated based on the working command of essential vocabulary and on the correct use of grammar and syntactical structures needed to compose simple phrases or comprehensible sentences on familiar topics.

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials: 
  • None.
Essential College Facilities:
  • None.

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
Margaret Gonglewski, Beverly Moser, Cornelius Partsch, E. Rosemarie Widmaier and Fritz Widmaier. "Treffpunkt Deutsch." Seventh Edition. New York: Pearson, 2019.
Margaret Gonglewski, Beverly Moser, Cornelius Partsch, E. Rosemarie Widmaier and Fritz Widmaier."Treffpunkt Deutsch. Arbeitsbuch." Seventh Edition. New York: Pearson, 2019.

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisher
Cecile Zorach, Charlotte Melin, Elizabeth Kautz, Jacgueline Morton. "English Grammar for Students of German". 6th edition. Ann Arbor: The Olivia and Hill Press, 2014.
Wilk, Gerard. "Americans from Germany". Indianapolis, Indiana: Max Kade German-American Center, Indiana University-Purdue University and Indiana German Heritage Society, Inc. 1995.
Deutschland. Magazine on Politics, Culture, Business and Science. Frankfurt am Main: Societatsverlag. (periodical, selected issues)
Austria Kultur. New York, NY: Austrian Cultural Institute. (periodical, selected issues)
Links on Germany<br /> https://www.deutschland.de/en/topic/knowledge/education-learning/open-minded-and-modern.html<br /> https://germanculture.com.ua/library/links.html<br /> http://www.entdecke-deutschland.diplo.de/Vertretung/entdeckedeutschland/en/Startseite.html<br /> https://theculturetrip.com/europe/germany/articles/frauen-power-8-important-women-from-germany/<br /> Links on Switzerland<br /> https://www.iaeste.ch/foreign-trainees/links-about-switzerland/<br /> https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-ch/home.html<br /> Links on Austria<br /> https://www.eupedia.com/austria/trivia.html<br /> http://nationfacts.net/austria-facts/

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Demonstrate an understanding of language as the primary expression of culture
  • Recognize and construct second-quarter elementary-level syntactical structures using the grammar topics studied:
  • Demonstrate the second-quarter level communication by using second-quarter listening, reading, writing and speaking skills
  • Evaluate and interpret historical and cultural developments in the German-speaking countries with an emphasis on sociopolitical aspects of history
  • Distinguish geographical features of the German-speaking countries and appreciate the variety of physical and cultural landscapes
  • Engage in critical analysis and comparison of the student's ethical values and cultural assumptions with those of the German-speaking countries and appraise changes in attitudes and values as a result of recent historical events
  • Examine the social situation of minorities and recent immigrants in the modern German-speaking societies
  • Appraise and interpret the contributions of women in German-speaking countries, exploring womens' roles throughout the modern history of German-speaking Europe

CSLOs

  • Demonstrate a greater working command of essential vocabulary and language structures necessary to request and provide, orally and in writing, an increasing range of basic/simple information relating to high-frequency situations in familiar contexts (such as free-time activities, vacationing plans, traveling etc.).

  • Comprehend short, simple texts on familiar topics, relying on contextual clues to extract the gist and an increasing amount of details.

  • Compose comprehensible, simple sentences about familiar topics to reflect a greater working command of core vocabulary and language structures.

  • Demonstrate a cursory grasp of cultural contributions and social phenomena of German-speaking world, by analyzing and comparing those to one's own culture(s).

Outline

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of language as the primary expression of culture
    1. Examine and understand the evolution of the German language
    2. Recognize the interdependence between language, mentality/way of thinking and culture
  2. Recognize and construct second-quarter elementary-level syntactical structures using the grammar topics studied:
    1. Accusative prepositions
    2. Simple past tense for "haben", "sein" and modal verbs
    3. Present perfect tense
    4. Dative case
    5. Two-case prepositions
    6. Genitive case
    7. Adjectives in Dative and Genitive cases
    8. Ordinal numbers
  3. Demonstrate the second-quarter level communication by using second-quarter listening, reading, writing and speaking skills
    1. Formulate questions and provide answers for more complex every day situations
    2. Expand and use correctly core vocabulary and guessing strategies for unknown words/phrases
    3. Understand and use more frequently idiomatic expressions
    4. Develop and follow accurate pronunciation
    5. Develop further reading strategies appropriate for the second-quarter elementary level for more complex authentic texts
    6. Develop and demonstrate writing skills within the framework of syntax, grammar and vocabulary studied
  4. Evaluate and interpret historical and cultural developments in the German-speaking countries with an emphasis on sociopolitical aspects of history
    1. Understand a broad outline of the history of Central Europe
    2. Assess the unique historical situation of Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Luxemburg
    3. Analyze the forces that have shaped the political and social development in the German-speaking countries such as World War I and World War II
  5. Distinguish geographical features of the German-speaking countries and appreciate the variety of physical and cultural landscapes
    1. Distinguish geographical regions, contrast geographical features and climatic influences of Central Europe and German-speaking countries
    2. Understand various German-speaking regions, their customs and traditions
  6. Engage in critical analysis and comparison of the student's ethical values and cultural assumptions with those of the German-speaking countries and appraise changes in attitudes and values as a result of recent historical events
    1. Assess the student's own cultural values and assumptions to further develop cultural understanding and tolerance
    2. Contrast them with those of the German-speaking countries
    3. Analyze the historical consequences of cultural assumptions in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Luxemburg such as attitudes towards recent immigrants
    4. Assess the consequences of Nazi Germany and World War II
    5. Analyze the ensuing changes of values and attitudes in German-speaking countries as a result of the recent immigration practice and policies
    6. Examine past and recent Jewish history in German speaking Europe
  7. Examine the social situation of minorities and recent immigrants in the modern German-speaking societies
    1. Appraise the social situation of the Turkish minority in Germany as an example
    2. Appreciate the social and artistic contributions of minorities such as literary samples of Turkish writers in German
    3. Evaluate the social and legal ramifications of the great influx of political and economic refugees in recent decades
  8. Appraise and interpret the contributions of women in German-speaking countries, exploring womens' roles throughout the modern history of German-speaking Europe
    1. Interpret women's social, intellectual and artistic contributions
    2. Explore literary works by reading examples from the textbook, some authentic poems and excerpts from original stories/sources
    3. Analyze the evolution of women's roles in the society based on textbook readings and samples from the literature
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