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Fall 2024  |  GER 1001 Section 001: Beginning German (17242)

Instructor(s)
No instructor assigned
Class Component:
Discussion
Credits:
5 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
Partially Online
Meets With:
GER 4001 Section 001
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/03/2024 - 12/11/2024
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 09:05AM - 09:55AM
UMTC, East Bank
Folwell Hall 31
 
09/03/2024 - 12/11/2024
UMTC, East Bank
UMN ONLINE-HYB
Enrollment Status:
Open (1 of 23 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Emphasis on working toward novice-intermediate low proficiency in all four language modalities (listening, reading, speaking, writing). Topics include everyday subjects (shopping, directions, family, food, housing, etc.).
Class Notes:
While class does not meet face-to-face on Fridays, students are expected to work independently on online course assignments which are an important part of the course grade. (MTWTh in classroom & F online).
Class Description:

Interested in learning the language spoken by the country with the fourth largest economy in the world, a global leader in both sustainability and engineering? Want to learn more about the rich culture and fascinating histories of German-speaking countries? The lands of fairy tales, Beethoven and Goethe, techno music, and hiking galore?

Come study German! German 1001 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. This course focuses on your development of interpersonal speaking and listening skills, interpretive reading and listening skills, and presentational speaking and writing skills while working on an introduction to the cultures of the German-speaking world. The textbook, Augenblicke, is accompanied by online exercises in Canvas. Most of class time is spent working in pairs and small groups on a variety of activities. Since the majority of class time is devoted to speaking and listening in German, class attendance is critical. Expect an average of 1.5 hours of outside preparation for each class session hour.

Who Should Take This Class?:
This course is intended for students with NO previous study of German, or students who have not studied German in recent years (gap of 3 years or more). If you have more than two years of high school German completed within the last year or two, you should either register for GER 1022, which provides students with an accelerated review of GER 1001 material followed by material covered in GER 1002, or take the Entrance Proficiency Test for placement into second-year German. For further information on placement, please see your advisor or visit gsd.umn.edu/language/placement.html.
Grading:
40% reports/papers, 30% exams/quizzes, 30% class participation and daily homework.
Exam Format:
Exams evaluate listening, vocabulary, grammar, reading, and culture.
Class Format:
Mostly discussion and student involvement / interaction in small-group activities
Workload:
4 exams, 3 short essays, 3 projects, daily homework and preparation.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/17242/1249
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
1 April 2022

Fall 2024  |  GER 1001 Section 002: Beginning German (17243)

Instructor(s)
No instructor assigned
Class Component:
Discussion
Credits:
5 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
Partially Online
Meets With:
GER 4001 Section 002
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/03/2024 - 12/11/2024
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 11:15AM - 12:05PM
UMTC, East Bank
Folwell Hall 104
 
09/03/2024 - 12/11/2024
UMTC, East Bank
UMN ONLINE-HYB
Enrollment Status:
Open (1 of 23 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Emphasis on working toward novice-intermediate low proficiency in all four language modalities (listening, reading, speaking, writing). Topics include everyday subjects (shopping, directions, family, food, housing, etc.).
Class Notes:
While class does not meet face-to-face on Fridays, students are expected to work independently on online course assignments which are an important part of the course grade. (MTWTh in classroom & F online).
Class Description:

Interested in learning the language spoken by the country with the fourth largest economy in the world, a global leader in both sustainability and engineering? Want to learn more about the rich culture and fascinating histories of German-speaking countries? The lands of fairy tales, Beethoven and Goethe, techno music, and hiking galore?

Come study German! German 1001 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. This course focuses on your development of interpersonal speaking and listening skills, interpretive reading and listening skills, and presentational speaking and writing skills while working on an introduction to the cultures of the German-speaking world. The textbook, Augenblicke, is accompanied by online exercises in Canvas. Most of class time is spent working in pairs and small groups on a variety of activities. Since the majority of class time is devoted to speaking and listening in German, class attendance is critical. Expect an average of 1.5 hours of outside preparation for each class session hour.

Who Should Take This Class?:
This course is intended for students with NO previous study of German, or students who have not studied German in recent years (gap of 3 years or more). If you have more than two years of high school German completed within the last year or two, you should either register for GER 1022, which provides students with an accelerated review of GER 1001 material followed by material covered in GER 1002, or take the Entrance Proficiency Test for placement into second-year German. For further information on placement, please see your advisor or visit gsd.umn.edu/language/placement.html.
Grading:
40% reports/papers, 30% exams/quizzes, 30% class participation and daily homework.
Exam Format:
Exams evaluate listening, vocabulary, grammar, reading, and culture.
Class Format:
Mostly discussion and student involvement / interaction in small-group activities
Workload:
4 exams, 3 short essays, 3 projects, daily homework and preparation.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/17243/1249
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
1 April 2022

Fall 2024  |  GER 1001 Section 003: Beginning German (17244)

Instructor(s)
No instructor assigned
Class Component:
Discussion
Credits:
5 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
Partially Online
Meets With:
GER 4001 Section 003
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/03/2024 - 12/11/2024
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 12:20PM - 01:10PM
UMTC, East Bank
Folwell Hall 103
 
09/03/2024 - 12/11/2024
UMTC, East Bank
UMN ONLINE-HYB
Enrollment Status:
Open (2 of 23 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Emphasis on working toward novice-intermediate low proficiency in all four language modalities (listening, reading, speaking, writing). Topics include everyday subjects (shopping, directions, family, food, housing, etc.).
Class Notes:
While class does not meet face-to-face on Fridays, students are expected to work independently on online course assignments which are an important part of the course grade. (MTWTh in classroom & F online).
Class Description:

Interested in learning the language spoken by the country with the fourth largest economy in the world, a global leader in both sustainability and engineering? Want to learn more about the rich culture and fascinating histories of German-speaking countries? The lands of fairy tales, Beethoven and Goethe, techno music, and hiking galore?

Come study German! German 1001 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. This course focuses on your development of interpersonal speaking and listening skills, interpretive reading and listening skills, and presentational speaking and writing skills while working on an introduction to the cultures of the German-speaking world. The textbook, Augenblicke, is accompanied by online exercises in Canvas. Most of class time is spent working in pairs and small groups on a variety of activities. Since the majority of class time is devoted to speaking and listening in German, class attendance is critical. Expect an average of 1.5 hours of outside preparation for each class session hour.

Who Should Take This Class?:
This course is intended for students with NO previous study of German, or students who have not studied German in recent years (gap of 3 years or more). If you have more than two years of high school German completed within the last year or two, you should either register for GER 1022, which provides students with an accelerated review of GER 1001 material followed by material covered in GER 1002, or take the Entrance Proficiency Test for placement into second-year German. For further information on placement, please see your advisor or visit gsd.umn.edu/language/placement.html.
Grading:
40% reports/papers, 30% exams/quizzes, 30% class participation and daily homework.
Exam Format:
Exams evaluate listening, vocabulary, grammar, reading, and culture.
Class Format:
Mostly discussion and student involvement / interaction in small-group activities
Workload:
4 exams, 3 short essays, 3 projects, daily homework and preparation.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/17244/1249
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
1 April 2022

Fall 2024  |  GER 1001 Section 004: Beginning German (19671)

Instructor(s)
No instructor assigned
Class Component:
Discussion
Credits:
5 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person
Meets With:
GER 4001 Section 004
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/03/2024 - 12/11/2024
Tue, Thu 02:30PM - 04:25PM
UMTC, East Bank
Vincent Hall 301
 
09/03/2024 - 12/11/2024
UMTC, East Bank
UMN ONLINE-HYB
Enrollment Status:
Open (3 of 23 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Emphasis on working toward novice-intermediate low proficiency in all four language modalities (listening, reading, speaking, writing). Topics include everyday subjects (shopping, directions, family, food, housing, etc.).
Class Notes:
While class does not meet face-to-face on Fridays, students are expected to work independently on online course assignments which are an important part of the course grade. (MTWTh in classroom & F online).
Class Description:

Interested in learning the language spoken by the country with the fourth largest economy in the world, a global leader in both sustainability and engineering? Want to learn more about the rich culture and fascinating histories of German-speaking countries? The lands of fairy tales, Beethoven and Goethe, techno music, and hiking galore?

Come study German! German 1001 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. This course focuses on your development of interpersonal speaking and listening skills, interpretive reading and listening skills, and presentational speaking and writing skills while working on an introduction to the cultures of the German-speaking world. The textbook, Augenblicke, is accompanied by online exercises in Canvas. Most of class time is spent working in pairs and small groups on a variety of activities. Since the majority of class time is devoted to speaking and listening in German, class attendance is critical. Expect an average of 1.5 hours of outside preparation for each class session hour.

Who Should Take This Class?:
This course is intended for students with NO previous study of German, or students who have not studied German in recent years (gap of 3 years or more). If you have more than two years of high school German completed within the last year or two, you should either register for GER 1022, which provides students with an accelerated review of GER 1001 material followed by material covered in GER 1002, or take the Entrance Proficiency Test for placement into second-year German. For further information on placement, please see your advisor or visit gsd.umn.edu/language/placement.html.
Grading:
40% reports/papers, 30% exams/quizzes, 30% class participation and daily homework.
Exam Format:
Exams evaluate listening, vocabulary, grammar, reading, and culture.
Class Format:
Mostly discussion and student involvement / interaction in small-group activities
Workload:
4 exams, 3 short essays, 3 projects, daily homework and preparation.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/19671/1249
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
1 April 2022

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