Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Spring 2024 - GERM 110 D100

Introductory German II (3)

Class Number: 5756

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Tue, Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    GERM 100 (or GERM 102) or equivalent.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Follows GERM 100. Continues introduction to German for students who have developed the necessary foundations from GERM 100. Students will acquire elementary conversational skills and basic reading ability, along with cultural competence. By the end of the term, students will be able to communicate in basic German. (A1 level of CEFR completed) Students with credit for GERM 103 may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

German 110 continues to emphasize everyday communication. Upon completion of this course you should be able togive directions, describe your home, express your wishes, talk about your future, the weather, and household chores, name parts of the human body and talk about health issues. Additionally, you will learn about German holidays and traditions. Throughout the course, you will be able to engage in conversations on everyday topics, read non-technical German texts and write simple paragraphs. Each of the four modules we will be covering will provide you with opportunities to communicate in German in real-life situations for real purposes. After completion of the course you should have attained the A1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Grading

  • Active Participation & Regular Attendance 10%
  • Assigned Written Preparation 5%
  • Vocabulary Quizzes 10%
  • Module Tests x 4 60%
  • Blogs x 3 15%

NOTES:

GERM 110 may be applied towards the Certificate in German Studies.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Evans, Pude, Specht, Menschen A1.2, Kursbuch, Hueber Verlag, 2012.
ISBN: 978-3-19-561901-1

Glas-Peters, Pude, Reimann, Menschen A1.2 Arbeitsbuch, Hueber Verlag, 2012. 
ISBN: 978-3-19-511901-6

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.