Spring 2017 | GER 4004 Section 001: Intermediate German for Graduate Research (50956)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Discussion
- Credits:
- 5 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Meets With:
- GER 1004 Section 001
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/17/2017 - 05/05/2017Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 08:00AM - 08:50AMUMTC, East BankFolwell Hall 32
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Listening, reading, speaking, writing. Contextualized grammar/vocabulary. Authentic readings. Essay assignments. Meets concurrently with 1004. prereq: Grad student
- Class Description:
Herzlich Willkommen! German 1004/4004 is part of a proficiency-based program, emphasizing building skills so that you can use the language confidently and accurately in a variety of situations. In this course you will discuss major themes such as modern German history, multiculturalism, and changing definitions of family in modern society. But you will also practice talking about your own studies, goals, and plans, and defending your opinions and ideas. You will read the book Sonnenallee, and discuss this view of life in the former German Democratic Republic. You will participate regularly in discussions, group work and role-plays. Writing and revising essays and interviews gives you a chance to practice your writing and speaking skills in structured contexts. You will also participate in self-assessment activities to learn how to evaluate your own strengths and weaknesses and improve your language skills.
Books: Sprünge 1004 Course Packet. Brussig, Thomas. Am kürzeren Ende der Sonnenallee. Easy Reader version. Dykstra-Pruim, Pennylyn and Redmann, Jennifer. Schreiben lernen: A Writing Guide for Learners of German.- Grading:
- 56% Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing assignments
22% Participation, Preparation and Self-Assessment activities
12% Quizzes
10% Final - Exam Format:
- The exams and quizzes test vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening, and writing.
- Class Format:
- This course is conducted in German; you will speak with your classmates, read texts, watch videos, and actively work to improve your language skills.
- Workload:
- Approximately one hour per class session. Students intending to take 3011 should spend extra time with authentic German materials such as movies, videos, and texts.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/50956/1173
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 9 November 2015
Spring 2017 | GER 4004 Section 002: Intermediate German for Graduate Research (50957)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Discussion
- Credits:
- 5 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Meets With:
- GER 1004 Section 002
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/17/2017 - 05/05/2017Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 09:05AM - 09:55AMUMTC, East BankFolwell Hall 104
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Listening, reading, speaking, writing. Contextualized grammar/vocabulary. Authentic readings. Essay assignments. Meets concurrently with 1004. prereq: Grad student
- Class Description:
Herzlich Willkommen! German 1004/4004 is part of a proficiency-based program, emphasizing building skills so that you can use the language confidently and accurately in a variety of situations. In this course you will discuss major themes such as modern German history, multiculturalism, and changing definitions of family in modern society. But you will also practice talking about your own studies, goals, and plans, and defending your opinions and ideas. You will read the book Sonnenallee, and discuss this view of life in the former German Democratic Republic. You will participate regularly in discussions, group work and role-plays. Writing and revising essays and interviews gives you a chance to practice your writing and speaking skills in structured contexts. You will also participate in self-assessment activities to learn how to evaluate your own strengths and weaknesses and improve your language skills.
Books: Sprünge 1004 Course Packet. Brussig, Thomas. Am kürzeren Ende der Sonnenallee. Easy Reader version. Dykstra-Pruim, Pennylyn and Redmann, Jennifer. Schreiben lernen: A Writing Guide for Learners of German.- Grading:
- 56% Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing assignments
22% Participation, Preparation and Self-Assessment activities
12% Quizzes
10% Final - Exam Format:
- The exams and quizzes test vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening, and writing.
- Class Format:
- This course is conducted in German; you will speak with your classmates, read texts, watch videos, and actively work to improve your language skills.
- Workload:
- Approximately one hour per class session. Students intending to take 3011 should spend extra time with authentic German materials such as movies, videos, and texts.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/50957/1173
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 9 November 2015
Spring 2017 | GER 4004 Section 003: Intermediate German for Graduate Research (50958)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Discussion
- Credits:
- 5 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Meets With:
- GER 1004 Section 003
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/17/2017 - 05/05/2017Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 12:20PM - 01:10PMUMTC, East BankFolwell Hall 105
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Listening, reading, speaking, writing. Contextualized grammar/vocabulary. Authentic readings. Essay assignments. Meets concurrently with 1004. prereq: Grad student
- Class Description:
Herzlich Willkommen! German 1004/4004 is part of a proficiency-based program, emphasizing building skills so that you can use the language confidently and accurately in a variety of situations. In this course you will discuss major themes such as modern German history, multiculturalism, and changing definitions of family in modern society. But you will also practice talking about your own studies, goals, and plans, and defending your opinions and ideas. You will read the book Sonnenallee, and discuss this view of life in the former German Democratic Republic. You will participate regularly in discussions, group work and role-plays. Writing and revising essays and interviews gives you a chance to practice your writing and speaking skills in structured contexts. You will also participate in self-assessment activities to learn how to evaluate your own strengths and weaknesses and improve your language skills.
Books: Sprünge 1004 Course Packet. Brussig, Thomas. Am kürzeren Ende der Sonnenallee. Easy Reader version. Dykstra-Pruim, Pennylyn and Redmann, Jennifer. Schreiben lernen: A Writing Guide for Learners of German.- Grading:
- 56% Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing assignments
22% Participation, Preparation and Self-Assessment activities
12% Quizzes
10% Final - Exam Format:
- The exams and quizzes test vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening, and writing.
- Class Format:
- This course is conducted in German; you will speak with your classmates, read texts, watch videos, and actively work to improve your language skills.
- Workload:
- Approximately one hour per class session. Students intending to take 3011 should spend extra time with authentic German materials such as movies, videos, and texts.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/50958/1173
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 9 November 2015
Spring 2017 | GER 4004 Section 004: Intermediate German for Graduate Research (50959)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Discussion
- Credits:
- 5 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Meets With:
- GER 1004 Section 004
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/17/2017 - 05/05/2017Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 01:25PM - 02:15PMUMTC, East BankKolthoff Hall 139
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Listening, reading, speaking, writing. Contextualized grammar/vocabulary. Authentic readings. Essay assignments. Meets concurrently with 1004. prereq: Grad student
- Class Description:
Herzlich Willkommen! German 1004/4004 is part of a proficiency-based program, emphasizing building skills so that you can use the language confidently and accurately in a variety of situations. In this course you will discuss major themes such as modern German history, multiculturalism, and changing definitions of family in modern society. But you will also practice talking about your own studies, goals, and plans, and defending your opinions and ideas. You will read the book Sonnenallee, and discuss this view of life in the former German Democratic Republic. You will participate regularly in discussions, group work and role-plays. Writing and revising essays and interviews gives you a chance to practice your writing and speaking skills in structured contexts. You will also participate in self-assessment activities to learn how to evaluate your own strengths and weaknesses and improve your language skills.
Books: Sprünge 1004 Course Packet. Brussig, Thomas. Am kürzeren Ende der Sonnenallee. Easy Reader version. Dykstra-Pruim, Pennylyn and Redmann, Jennifer. Schreiben lernen: A Writing Guide for Learners of German.- Grading:
- 56% Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing assignments
22% Participation, Preparation and Self-Assessment activities
12% Quizzes
10% Final - Exam Format:
- The exams and quizzes test vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening, and writing.
- Class Format:
- This course is conducted in German; you will speak with your classmates, read texts, watch videos, and actively work to improve your language skills.
- Workload:
- Approximately one hour per class session. Students intending to take 3011 should spend extra time with authentic German materials such as movies, videos, and texts.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/50959/1173
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 9 November 2015
Spring 2017 | GER 4004 Section 005: Intermediate German for Graduate Research (50960)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Discussion
- Credits:
- 5 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Meets With:
- GER 1004 Section 005
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/17/2017 - 05/05/2017Tue, Thu 06:20PM - 08:25PMUMTC, East BankFolwell Hall 4
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Listening, reading, speaking, writing. Contextualized grammar/vocabulary. Authentic readings. Essay assignments. Meets concurrently with 1004. prereq: Grad student
- Class Description:
Herzlich Willkommen! German 1004/4004 is part of a proficiency-based program, emphasizing building skills so that you can use the language confidently and accurately in a variety of situations. In this course you will discuss major themes such as modern German history, multiculturalism, and changing definitions of family in modern society. But you will also practice talking about your own studies, goals, and plans, and defending your opinions and ideas. You will read the book Sonnenallee, and discuss this view of life in the former German Democratic Republic. You will participate regularly in discussions, group work and role-plays. Writing and revising essays and interviews gives you a chance to practice your writing and speaking skills in structured contexts. You will also participate in self-assessment activities to learn how to evaluate your own strengths and weaknesses and improve your language skills.
Books: Sprünge 1004 Course Packet. Brussig, Thomas. Am kürzeren Ende der Sonnenallee. Easy Reader version. Dykstra-Pruim, Pennylyn and Redmann, Jennifer. Schreiben lernen: A Writing Guide for Learners of German.- Grading:
- 56% Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing assignments
22% Participation, Preparation and Self-Assessment activities
12% Quizzes
10% Final - Exam Format:
- The exams and quizzes test vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening, and writing.
- Class Format:
- This course is conducted in German; you will speak with your classmates, read texts, watch videos, and actively work to improve your language skills.
- Workload:
- Approximately one hour per class session. Students intending to take 3011 should spend extra time with authentic German materials such as movies, videos, and texts.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/50960/1173
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 9 November 2015
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