GER-G 112/150 Beginning German II

GER-G 112/150 Beginning German II (4 cr.)

Introduction to present-day German and to selected aspects of the cultures of German-speaking countries. Introduction to German grammatical forms and their functions. Development of listening comprehension, simple speaking proficiency, controlled reading skills and simple written compositions. Active oral participation required. 

Class size is capped at 24 students, regardless of how many are taking the course for college credit.

Required texts:

Dengler/Rusch/Schmitz/Sieber: Netzwerk Deutsch als Fremdsprache A2. Langenscheidt:                                             

1) Kursbuch ISBN: 978-3-12-606997-7 (https://www.klett-usa.com/netzwerk-a2/t-2188/9783126069977)

2) Arbeitsbuch ISBN: 978-3-12-606999-1 (https://www.klett-usa.com/netzwerk-a2/t-2188/9783126069991)

(Online versions also accessible through links provided above)

Suggested texts:  

1) Dreyer Schmitt: A Practice Grammar of German, ISBN: 978-3190272556 (Due to availability issues this can replace the earlier Essential German Grammar by Monika Reimann)

2) A decent-size dictionary

In addition to meeting one of three models for HLC qualifications as described in the ACP Instructor Handbook, applicants must have at least two years’ experience in the discipline and have a strong undergraduate background in the content area. Ideally, applicants have taught upper-level honors or advanced courses in the discipline (AP or honors equivalent, or dual credit with other provider). Applicants should submit a teacher-created curriculum or syllabus of the most advanced German course taught. The faculty liaison seeks evidence of course rigor and pays close attention to the personal statement.

Two years high school German completing most recent course with C or better or completion of Beginning German I with a C- or better