Fall 2020 | GER 4004 Section 002: Intermediate German for Graduate Research (14868)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Discussion
- Credits:
- 5 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Completely Online
- Class Attributes:
- Online Course
- Enrollment Requirements:
- Graduate Student
- Meets With:
- GER 1004 Section 002
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/08/2020 - 12/16/2020Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 09:05AM - 09:55AMOff CampusUMN REMOTE
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (0 of 1 seat filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Listening, reading, speaking, writing. Contextualized grammar/vocabulary. Authentic readings. Essay assignments. Meets concurrently with 1004. prereq: Grad student
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?GER4004+Fall2020 This course is completely online in a synchronous format. The course will meet online at the scheduled times.
- 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 graphic novel drüben!, 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. Schwartz, Simon. drüben! Dykstra-Pruim, Pennylyn and Redmann, Jennifer. Schreiben lernen: A Writing Guide for Learners of German.- Grading:
- 52% Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing assignments
18% Participation, Preparation and Self-Assessment activities
20% Tests
10% Final - Exam Format:
- The exams 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/14868/1209
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 11 April 2017
Fall 2020 | GER 4004 Section 003: Intermediate German for Graduate Research (14869)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Discussion
- Credits:
- 5 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Completely Online
- Class Attributes:
- Online Course
- Enrollment Requirements:
- Graduate Student
- Meets With:
- GER 1004 Section 003
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/08/2020 - 12/16/2020Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 10:10AM - 11:00AMOff CampusUMN REMOTE
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (0 of 1 seat filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Listening, reading, speaking, writing. Contextualized grammar/vocabulary. Authentic readings. Essay assignments. Meets concurrently with 1004. prereq: Grad student
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?GER4004+Fall2020 This course is completely online in a synchronous format. The course will meet online at the scheduled times.
- 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 graphic novel drüben!, 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. Schwartz, Simon. drüben! Dykstra-Pruim, Pennylyn and Redmann, Jennifer. Schreiben lernen: A Writing Guide for Learners of German.- Grading:
- 52% Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing assignments
18% Participation, Preparation and Self-Assessment activities
20% Tests
10% Final - Exam Format:
- The exams 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/14869/1209
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 11 April 2017
Fall 2020 | GER 4004 Section 004: Intermediate German for Graduate Research (14870)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Discussion
- Credits:
- 5 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Completely Online
- Class Attributes:
- Online Course
- Enrollment Requirements:
- Graduate Student
- Meets With:
- GER 1004 Section 004
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/08/2020 - 12/16/2020Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 01:25PM - 02:15PMOff CampusUMN REMOTE
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (0 of 1 seat filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Listening, reading, speaking, writing. Contextualized grammar/vocabulary. Authentic readings. Essay assignments. Meets concurrently with 1004. prereq: Grad student
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?GER4004+Fall2020 This course is completely online in a synchronous format. The course will meet online at the scheduled times.
- 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 graphic novel drüben!, 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. Schwartz, Simon. drüben! Dykstra-Pruim, Pennylyn and Redmann, Jennifer. Schreiben lernen: A Writing Guide for Learners of German.- Grading:
- 52% Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing assignments
18% Participation, Preparation and Self-Assessment activities
20% Tests
10% Final - Exam Format:
- The exams 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/14870/1209
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 11 April 2017
Fall 2020 | GER 4004 Section 005: Intermediate German for Graduate Research (14871)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Discussion
- Credits:
- 5 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Completely Online
- Class Attributes:
- Online Course
- Enrollment Requirements:
- Graduate Student
- Meets With:
- GER 1004 Section 005
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/08/2020 - 12/16/2020Tue, Thu 06:20PM - 08:25PMOff CampusUMN REMOTE
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (0 of 1 seat filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Listening, reading, speaking, writing. Contextualized grammar/vocabulary. Authentic readings. Essay assignments. Meets concurrently with 1004. prereq: Grad student
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?GER4004+Fall2020 This course is completely online in a synchronous format. The course will meet online at the scheduled times.
- 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 graphic novel drüben!, 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. Schwartz, Simon. drüben! Dykstra-Pruim, Pennylyn and Redmann, Jennifer. Schreiben lernen: A Writing Guide for Learners of German.- Grading:
- 52% Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing assignments
18% Participation, Preparation and Self-Assessment activities
20% Tests
10% Final - Exam Format:
- The exams 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/14871/1209
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 11 April 2017
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