Chabot College
March 1993
Course Outline for German 50A
CONVERSATIONAL GERMAN
Catalog Description:
50A - Conversational German
2 units
Development of a basic understanding of spoken German through pronunciation, vocabulary, and
applied grammar, and an introduction to the everyday culture of German-speaking people. 3 hours.
[Typical contact hours: 52.5]
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should:
1. have become proficient in using the conversational structures and vocabulary presented;
2. have begun to develop an understanding and appreciation of the culture of German-speaking
people.
Course Content:
1. Functional vocabulary and grammar to allow students to:
a. identify themselves in the target language (name, age, nationality, place of birth, profession or
occupation);
b. order food and drink in restaurants and buy food in shops and markets;
c. greet others, make introductions, take leave, and thank;
d. be able to express spatial relationships (far, near, right, left, etc.);
e. be able to ask for and understand street directions.
f. discuss in simple terms their likes and dislikes and to inquire in culturally sensitive terms into
likes and dislikes of others;
g. identify clock time, the date, the weather;
h. to function successfully in basic cultural interactions that involve buying tickets, requesting
and paying for services (taxis, post office, hotels);
i. be sufficiently comfortable with numbers for simple financial transactions in the currency of
the target culture(s).
2. Major geographical features of German-speaking regions
3. Culture-specific aspects of basic social interactions
4. Political and cultural information necessary to be sensitive to cultural differences in social
interactions
5. Student-teacher interaction in the target language
Methods of Presentation:
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Lecture/discussion in target language
Choral/individual repetition of model speech
Re-creation of dialogues and improvisation
Small group activities leading to skits, dialogues, etc.
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Tests and quizzes on material presented, including oral proficiency interviews
Student participation in class activities
Homework assignments, such as preparation for brief oral presentations
Final exam
Textbook(s) Typical:
To be determined
Special Student Materials:
None
FH:kh German.50A Revised: 3/11/93