Chabot College
March 1993
Removed Fall 2006
Course Outline for German 2B
ADVANCED GERMAN
Catalog Description:
2B - Advanced German
4 units
Reading of German authors; advanced review of grammar; emphasis on speaking and composition.
Prerequisite: German 2A with a grade of "C" or higher. 4 hours
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should:
1. be able to speak and write German;
2. begin to understand the history and culture.
Course Content:
1. This course is the second in a series designed to encourage greater command and study of
idioms and to develop greater command of the language.
2. An introduction to great works of literature and discussion of these works in German as well as
composition.
Methods of Presentation:
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Portions of the texts are read and discussed in the classroom.
Translations of difficult passages
Discussion of texts in German
Lectures will be held by the instructor on German authors.
Supplementary materials such as tapes and records of German plays, poetry and prose will be
used to highlight and to stimulate students' interest.
6. Language laboratory will be used for presentation of the materials mentioned in #5 above.
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Class participation and home assignments
Composition and oral reports
Quizzes, written in German on the content of the work studied
Comprehension of quizzes on the outside readings
Periodic written and oral tests and a two-hour final examination
Textbook(s) Typical:
To be determined
Special Student Materials:
None
FH:kh German2B
Revised: 3/17/93