German: Intermediate German I (A)

About GERM 2100 A

Comprehensive review of German grammar, vocabulary-building skills, development of reading strategies and compositional abilities, study of contemporary German culture through literary texts. Prerequisite: GERM 1200 or equivalent.

Notes

Open to degree and PACE students; Prereq: GERM 1200 or equivalent

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Intermediate German I - 90002 - GERM 2100 - A

Section Description

Section Description

German 2100 seeks to deepen your language development and further your journey towards becoming an intercultural citizen. By continuously drawing your attention to the purpose of language, you become accustomed to viewing communication in relation to your intended audience. Through a dynamic, hands-on exploration of cultural products, practices, and perspectives, you will explore a variety of current issues and standpoints in contemporary Germany while enhancing your language proficiency and cultural understanding. An emphasis on personalized content, learning strategies, and reflection skills fosters your development into an effective and thoughtful communicator.

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:
-Interpret the main messages and nuances communicated across a range of genres, including: personal interviews, feature film clips, short stories, newspaper articles, and infographics.
-Communicate effectively with others in German on a variety of topics, including: citizenship and volunteerism; founding myths and legends that continue to circulate in contemporary society; and commemoration and remembrance in today’s multicultural Germany.
-Negotiate meaning across language and culture.
-Implement learning strategies when engaging with media and texts in order to create meaning and notice key grammar patterns/semantic nuances.
-Create oral, written, and digital presentations that demonstrate your growing awareness of culture, audience, language functions, and form.
-Draw comparisons between German-speaking cultures and those of your own culture(s).

Catamount Core Curriculum: General Education requirements that will be fulfilled by this course:
OC: Oral Communication
GC2: Developing Global Citizens

Section Expectation

Section Expectations

Students attend class 3 times per week in-person and submit homework online in Canvas and in class. Across both platforms, expect instruction and interactions with your peers to be centered around active learning scenarios and meaningful communication. Students should expect to spend 6-8 hours per week outside of class on homework and class preparation. A copy packet of the non-commercial textbook, Augenblicke: German Language and Culture through Film, Media and Texts, is the only required text. You should obtain this text from the UVM bookstore.

Evaluation

Evaluation

Evaluation is based on active participation, timely and thorough completion of homework activities, regular quizzes, three end-of-module projects, two tests, and a comprehensive final.

Important Dates

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