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Grading Criteria, for G150 Portfolio 2
Dialog/Rollenspiel
The Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century addressed in this assignment
are the following:
Communication 1.1 “Students engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, express feelings
and emotions, and exchange opinions.”
Cultures 2.2 Students demonstrate an understanding between the products and perspectives of the
culture studied.
and Pronunciation
Communication 1.1 Maximum points possible 40/100
The questions posed and responses given are correctly formulated and students use
appropriate vocabulary for the purpose.
Some problems with formulations and vocabulary but not leading to a breakdown in
communication. Topics covered are generally appropriate.
Some structural problems which would make it difficult for a native speaker to follow the
conversation. The dialogue would still be understood by a native speaker, but the
thread lacks coherence.
Errors in structure lead to a breakdown of communication.
Cultures 2.2 Maximum points possible 20/100
Students demonstrate by their conversation that they are aware of differences between
German and U.S. car culture (e.g. measurements used, brands, regulations, etc.)
The dialogue shows somewhat of an American bias but generally uses German terms
and a German context.
A mixture of German and US cultures leading to a somewhat confusing conversation.
No evidence of an awareness of difference between U.S. and German culture.
Pronunciation Maximum points possible 40/100)
Fluently read dialogue with a pronunciation of German ‘z’ or ‘ch’ sounds that would be
comprehensible to a native speaker; attention to vowel length and intonation.
Some hesitation and mispronunciation of German ‘z’ or ‘ch’ sounds that could make
them incomprehensible to a native speaker. Some problems in vowel length and
intonation.
All potential problem areas listed above (z, ch, vowel length and intonation) need
attention. Text read haltingly.
The pronunciation and intonation are so markedly foreign that it would be difficult for a
native speaker to follow the dialogue.
Points
36-40
Total points
__/100
32-35
28-31
26-27
16-20
12-15
8-11
4-7
36-40
32-35
28-31
26-27