Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2024 - GERM 200 D100

Intermediate German I (3)

Class Number: 6943

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    GERM 110 (or GERM 103) or equivalent.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Follows GERM 110. Continues to develop basic communication skills and promotes student cultural understanding. By the end of the term, students will be able to function in a German speaking environment. (A2.1 level of CEFR) Students with credit for GERM 201 may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

German 200 continues to develop basic communication skills in German. The course will prepare you for a stay or visit to Germany, Austria or Switzerland. Topics will include but are not limited to: shopping, sights, food, cultural events and activities, restaurant etiquette, and German lifestyle. Throughout the course, you will engage in basic social conversations, read blogs, magazine articles, and non-fictional text, as well as write creatively. Each of the four modules covered will provide opportunities to communicate in German in reallife situations for real purposes.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

GERM 200 is intended for students who have completed the prerequisite GERM 110 (formerly 103), or who have an equivalent proficiency (A1 level), however acquired. Students who have not taken GERM 110 (formerly 103) but have an equivalent proficiency in the language (A1 level) are required to contact the chair for a placement test.




Grading

  • Active oral participation + regular attendance (=10%), assigned written preparation (=6%) 16%
  • Vocabulary quizzes 10%
  • Oral test 10%
  • 4 Module tests (14% each) 56%
  • 4 reflective Portfolios (2% each) 8%

NOTES:

Every student begins the term with an “A”. It is up to each of you individually to KEEP this grade

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

USEFUL LINKS:
SFU German website: http://www.sfu.ca/~cmhein/
Menschen website: https://www.hueber.de/menschen
Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/class/3129435/

REQUIRED READING:

also available in digital format here: shop.hueber.de
Coursebook: Habersack, Pude, Specht, Menschen A2.1, Kursbuch, Hueber Verlag. 2013.
ISBN: 978-3-19-3619

Glas-Peters, Pude, Breitsameter, Menschen A2.1 Arbeitsbuch, Hueber Verlag, 2013. 
ISBN: 978-3-19-3119

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.