In "German: Basic Course" students will read the textbook on German grammar for beginners, and practice reading, writing, listening, and speaking in German. In the "Course 4" students learn varieties of verbs and overview the grammar. With visual materials they will touch German culture and history.
During the yearlong practice, students will develop the elementary knowledge and skills needed for communication in German. In this quarter they should understand the "flame construction" of sentences, and lay the foundation of reading and practical communication. They can also acquire the understanding of foreign culture.
In this course students will :
1) be able to use the infinitive.
2) understand the flame construction of German sentences.
3) learn various expressions, including euphemism.
4) overview the elementary grammar and make the basis of reading, writing and practical communication in German.
・elementary German grammar
・reading, writing, listening and speaking in German
・international communication skills
Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Class time will be used to practice writing, reading, listening, and speaking in German with a textbook on grammar for biginners.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Infinitive | To be announced during classes. |
Class 2 | Separable verbs | |
Class 3 | Reflexive verbs | |
Class 4 | Quote representation | |
Class 5 | Euphemism - Subjunctive mood | |
Class 6 | Flame construction of German sentences | |
Class 7 | Writing about yourself | |
Class 8 | For improvement of reading skill |
Text book specified by the instructor.
A German-Japanese dictionary is necessary. (You can choose your comfortable dictionary.) The other materials for practice are given in the classes.
The scores are besed on final (and midterm) exams (60%) and exercises in classes (40%).
The enrollment in the "German: Basic Course 1, 2, 3" is desirable. You will overview the German Grammar through "German: Basic Course 1-4". In "German: Intermediate Course1-4" you can continue to develop your knowledge and skills for reading and practical communication in German.