2024 German: Advanced Course 3

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Academic unit or major
Second foreign language courses
Instructor(s)
Yamazaki Taro 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
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Group
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Course number
LAL.G343
Credits
1
Academic year
2024
Offered quarter
3Q
Syllabus updated
2024/3/14
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

This course is for students who have intermediate Level German language skills. Students will read various German texts and practically learn how to read advanced sentences. The main focus of the class is to develop the skill for reading German, and thinking in German. By understanding various texts, students will deepen their comprehensive knowledge of German-speaking culture and history.

Student learning outcomes

1. Reading and understanding German sentences
2. Practical understanding of German grammar
3. Deepening comprehensive knowledge of German-speaking culture

Keywords

German, German-speaking culture, German grammar, Study abroad

Competencies that will be developed

Specialist skills Intercultural skills Communication skills Critical thinking skills Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

Students will read various texts and translate from German into Japanese, and practice in pronouncing and writing (The texts will be selected in consultation with the students, taking into consideration their areas of interest and German language skills.). Through the texts and visual materials, they can also touch the culture in Germany.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 The course schedule will be determined through discussions held among students and the instructor. Please translate the German sentence into Japanese and submit it in class. If you have a dictionary or grammar book, please bring it with you and use it.

Out-of-Class Study Time (Preparation and Review)

Revise the German grammar using your grammar book and German-Japanese dictionary.

Textbook(s)

The text materials will be provided in the class.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

When you read the German-Japanese dictionary, please keep an eye on all example sentences.

Assessment criteria and methods

Based on all submissions, the instructor will evaluate the accuracy of students' translations and reading comprehension. Students should translate German sentences into Japanese and submit them.

Related courses

  • LAL.G201 : German: Basic Course 1
  • LAL.G202 : German: Basic Course 2
  • LAL.G203 : German: Basic Course 3
  • LAL.G204 : German: Basic Course 4
  • LAL.G331 : German: Intermediate Course 1
  • LAL.G341 : German: Advanced Course 1
  • LAL.G231 : German Conversation: Basic Course 1
  • LAL.G361 : German Conversation: Advanced Course 1

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

Students will review their basic knowledge of German grammar in the class.

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