Deutsch 201 – Spring 2013
MWF 10:00 –10:50am; Capers 213
Instructor: Professor Frenzel
Office: Capers 234A
Office Hours: W 11:00 – 11:50 am, and by appt.
Contact: sfrenzel@citadel.edu
Required Texts:
 Kontakte. 6th Edition. McGraw Hill
 Online Workbook (Arbeitsbuch)
Recommended:
 English Grammar for Students of German
Course Goals:
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Students
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German
Welcome to Intermediate German I. In this course you will continue
acquire the
basic skills
effective
meaningful
communication in German. We will focus on the five essential skills for communication: understanding, speaking, reading,
writing and culture. After successful completion of this course, you will be able to talk about what your childhood, give
directions, and negotiate travel and health situations. You will also begin to discuss more complex aspects of family, the
arts and multi-cultural society. This course is conducted in German.
Expectations and Assignments:
 Participation
Successful language learning depends on active class participation. Class participation includes coming to class prepared
(i.e. completing all homework), as well as checking email and CitLearn for announcements. Your participation grade
will reflect your contribution to class (for example: being present and punctual, answering and asking questions, being
prepared when called on, being a team player in group work, and avoiding English, staying awake and focused in class,
not leaving the classroom during the 50-minute period, and bringing the required materials).
 Attendance
Attendance is mandatory. Official Citadel attendance policy will be followed: Students must provide documentation of
an effort to reschedule guard duty when it conflicts with class, and tests shall not be missed due to guard duty. Furthermore,
"For any student, absences, whether authorized or unauthorized, in excess of 20% of the meetings of a particular course
can, at the discretion of the professor, result in a grade of F in that course" (The Blue Book).
 Cell Phones and Electronic Devices
Use of personal electronic devices is not permitted during class. Such devices include cell phones (including camera
phones and smart phones), blackberries, pagers, tablet PCs, mobile presenters, wireless tablets, digital recorders,
beepers, palms, IPods, MP3 players, texting calculators, digital cameras, and laptops. (This policy does not extend to
medically necessary assistive devices and to approved emergency communications). Texting or otherwise working with
your electronic devices in class displays not only a visible lack of attention but also a profound lack of respect for your
classmates, for your instructor, and for your learning environment. If you are experiencing a situation that requires you
to be in constant electronic contact, you should not be in the classroom. Violating this policy affects your participation
grade.
 Homework
Your success in learning German and ability to participate in class depends heavily on the time spent studying and
preparing outside of class. All homework is listed on the Semesterplan below. The Assignment Key below provides
specific instructions for how to complete different types of assignments.
 No late homework will be accepted, except in extraordinary circumstances and by arrangement with the professor.
(Forgetting, printer problems, guard duty, training exercises, etc, do not qualify as extraordinary circumstances.)
Your three lowest homework grades will be dropped. In the event of a personal or family emergency, notify your professor
as soon as you are able so that accommodations can be made.
Assessment:
15% Participation
25% Homework
25% Tests
15% Quizzes
10% Oral Interview
10% Written Final
Grade assigned for 4 periods of approx. 3 weeks each
Credit/no credit/ graded assignments
3 chapter tests (Prüfungen),
4 vocabulary quizzes
Oral exam during the last weeks of the semester
Written exam on the date scheduled by the college. Cumulative.
Scale: (%)
A=100-90
B=89-80
C=79-70
D=69-60
F=59-0
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 No Make-ups: If a test is missed and you have informed your professor appropriately, the next test will count for double
points. If there is no following test, the previous test score will be used. Failing to notify your professor in advance of
missing a test or missing a second test may result in a grade of 0 for that test. Emergency? Contact your professor.
Course Policy on Dictionaries, Translations, Plagiarism and Extra Help:
→"One-way" policy for Dictionaries: Use of traditional or online dictionaries in German 201 is only permitted "oneway": namely to look up the meaning of words in German. You may not look up English words and phrases to include
them in a German essay. The purpose of assignments is to practice the German that you've learned in class. Use the
German that you know! Ask your professor for vocabulary when necessary.
↔"Two-way" policy for Textbook glossary: The glossary in the back of the textbook may be used two-ways
(German→ English/English →German), but with caution: avoid words that aren't introduced until later chapters unless
you are confident that you can use them correctly. Remember that words can have multiple meanings and the glossary
won't always make that clear. If you require vocabulary beyond what the book provides in order to express yourself, ask
your professor for help!
 Translation Programs: Use of online translators, translation software, etc. is cheating and will not be tolerated. This
includes using an online dictionary to translate even a single phrase from English.
 Tutoring and extra help: Professors Emm, Frenzel and Skow are available to help. You are also encouraged to seek
out the German tutor at the Academic Support Center. Consult with your professor before receiving help from anyone
else.
 Cheating/Plagiarism: All work submitted must be your own. Use of online translation programs is cheating. Using
phrases you have learned from the textbook is not plagiarism, as long as you are personalizing the information.
Assignment Key and Guide:

Textbook (Kursbuch) homework. An assignment in Kontakte that introduces a new grammar topic before we
practice it in class. Read the grammar explanation in English, and then complete the assigned exercises. Complete the
exercises on your own, using the information you’ve just read and the charts provided as a reference. Then correct your
work in a different colored pen and turn it in on the date scheduled in the syllabus. The answer key can be found in
Appendix G at the back of the textbook (page A-34). Corrected and complete assignments receive full credit ().
Incomplete activities receive an F.
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Online Workbook (Arbeitsbuch). http://www.mhcentro.com/books/. First time log-on requires the access code
packaged with your textbook. Once you have logged on, follow the enrollment instructions emailed by your instructor.
Assignments in the workbook practice what was covered in class. They include writing and listening activities and are
due the date they are scheduled on the Semesterplan. You may attempt each workbook activity three times for points.
Your final score for the activity will be calculated based on your best attempt.
 Worksheet (Arbeitsblatt): posted on CitLearn. It generally practices material covered in class. Print each
worksheet, complete it by hand and turn it in on the date scheduled.
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
Essay (Aufsatz): posted on CitLearn. Essays must be typed and double-spaced, stapled to any pre-writing
activities and previous essays and submitted.

Vocabulary test (Vokabeltest) or chapter test (Prüfung). To prepare for vocabulary tests, review the vocabulary
list at the end of the chapter, but focus on the pictures and activities with which vocabulary was introduced in class. It is
strongly recommended that you make and use flash cards to study vocabulary. Start studying chapter vocabulary on the
first day of the chapter. A chapter test covers grammatical structures, listening, reading, writing and culture. Review all
the work you have completed for the chapter.
Final Exam Dates and Times: Thursday, April 25th, 13:00
Your Professor is not permitted to reschedule the exam. Plan your holiday travel accordingly.
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The Syllabus and Semesterplan are subject to change.
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Semesterplan
 Turn in all homework on the day it is listed.
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DATUM
HAUSAUFGABEN
THEMEN
Mittwoch,
9. Januar
Bereiten Sie vor (Prepare):
Print out a copy of the syllabus
Wiederholung
sich vorstellen
Was haben Sie in den
Winterferien gemacht?
Freitag,
11. Januar
Arbeitsblatt Nr. 1: Wiederholung
*Turn in the Syllabus Quiz*
Wiederholung
Fragen
Kasus
Montag,
14. Januar
Bereiten Sie vor:
 S. 293, 294 Lesen Sie 8.1 und 8.2!
Schreiben Sie Übung 1 (nominative) und 2 (accusative)!
8.51C; 8.52; 8.53A, 8.53B; 8.54,
Kapitel 8 Essen und
Einkaufen
Essen und Trinken
Adjectives: an overview
Attributive adjectives in the
nominative and accusative
cases
*Start learning chapter 8 vocabulary now! *
Mittwoch,
16. Januar
Bereiten Sie vor:
 S. 295 Schreiben Sie Übung 4!
Üben Sie:
Arbeitsblatt Nr. 2: Essen und Trinken
Kultur: Essgewohnheiten
Adjectives
Freitag,
18. Januar
Üben Sie:
8.12 Gesünder Leben
Wiederholung: Adjectives
Haushaltsgeräte
8.51A und 8.51B
Montag,
21. Januar
Martin-Luther-King Feiertag!
Mittwoch,
Bereiten Sie vor:
 S. 295 – 299 Lesen Sie 8.3 Destination vs. Location
Schreiben Sie Übungen 5 und 6!
Destination versus location
stellen/stehen; legen/ liegen;
setzen/ sitzen ; hängen/hängen
Üben Sie:
 8.21 A, 8.22
Arbeitsblatt Nr. 3: Haushaltsgeräte
Lektüre: ‚Mord im Cafe
König?‘
Destination versus location
Adjectives in the dative case
Einkaufen und Kochen
28. Januar
Bereiten Sie vor:
 S. 299 Lesen Sie 8.4 Adjectives in the dative case!
Schreiben Sie Übung 7!
Üben Sie:
 8.31 A, 8.31B; 8.32A, 8.32B
Mittwoch,
Üben Sie:
Videoblick: Ökologische
Lebensmittel
23. Januar
Freitag,
25. Januar
Montag,
30. Januar
DATUM

Aufsatz Nr. 1
Must be typed, double spaced, printed out, stapled to any prewriting activities and turned in
HAUSAUFGABEN
Im Restaurant
THEMEN
4
Freitag,
1. Februar
Üben Sie:
 S. 300f Lesen Sie 8.5
Schreiben Sie Übung 8 und 9!
 8.41A
Present tense-future tense
Kultur :
Stichwort „Restaurant“
Arbeitsblatt Nr. 4: Im Restaurant (listen to  8.42 E)
Üben Sie:
 S. 290 – 292 Wiederholen Sie den Wortschatz!
8.41B, 8.61A, 8.61C
 Vokabeltest: Kapitel 8
Wiederholung
Mittwoch,
6. Februar
Wiederholen Sie!
 Prüfung: Kapitel 8
Freitag,
8. Februar
Bereiten Sie vor:
S.327: Lesen Sie 9.1 und schreiben Sie Übung 1 (5 sentences,
ages 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9)
Üben Sie:
*Start learning chapter 9 vocabulary now! *
 9.51A, 9.51B, 9.51C, 9.51E, 9.51G, 9.51H
Kapitel 9: Kindheit
„als“ w/ dependent word
order
Montag,
4. Februar
Montag,
11. Februar
Mittwoch,
Üben Sie:

Sie Übung 6.
S. 429-430: Lesen Sie und schreiben
Causality and purpose:
weil, damit, um ... zu
Kultur: Jugend im 21.
Jahrhundert
Üben Sie:
 9.11A, 9.12, 9.61A
Bereiten Sie vor:
S. 327-329: Lesen Sie 9.2 und schreiben Sie Übungen 2 und 3
Jugend
Simple past of werden, modal
verbs, and wissen
9.22B
Üben Sie:
 9.21B, 9.22C, 9.52
Bereiten Sie vor:
S. 330-331: Lesen Sie 9.3 und schreiben Sie Übungen 4 und 5.
als, wenn, and wann
Üben Sie:
9.31, 9.32A, 9.54
Bereiten Sie vor:
S. 332-334: Lesen Sie 9.4 und schreiben Sie Übungen 6 und 7.
Geschichten
Simple Past of strong and
weak verbs
Üben Sie:
9.41, 9.42A, 9.42B, 9.42C
Bereiten Sie vor:
Arbeitsblatt Nr. 5: Der standhafte Zinnsoldat
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxmzTAo0Tqc
Videoblick
Lektüre: „Der standhafte
Zinnsoldat“ Teil I
Üben Sie:
S. 315: Schreiben Sie B: Wörter erkennen (on a separate
sheet).
Bereiten Sie vor:
S. 334-335: Lesen Sie 9.5 und Schreiben Sie Übung 8.
Märchen
Sequence of events in past
narration: past perfect tense
and conjunction nachdem
Montag,
Üben Sie:
9.61B
Lektüre: „Der standhafte
Zinnsoldat“ Teil II
25. Februar
 Aufsatz Nr. 2: Must be typed, double spaced, stapled to any pre-
13. Februar
Freitag,
15. Februar
Montag,
18. Februar
Mittwoch,
20. Februar
Freitag,
22. Februar
writing activities and essays and turned in.
narration
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DATUM
HAUSAUFGABEN
THEMEN
Mittwoch,
Üben Sie:
S. 323: Schreiben Sie B: Kollokationen bilden (separate
sheet).
Wiederholen Sie den Wortschatz für den Vokabeltest!
 Vokabeltest: Kapitel 9
Wiederholung
Wiederholen Sie!
 Prüfung: Kapitel 9
Üben Sie:
10.51A, 10.51C
Bereiten Sie vor:
S. 361-363: Lesen Sie 10.1 und schreiben Sie Übungen 1 und
2
*Start learning chapter 10 vocabulary now! *
Kapitel 10: Auf Reisen
Reisepläne
Prepositions to talk about
places
10.12A Am
Fahrkartenschalter
Mittwoch,
6. März
Üben Sie:
10.11B, 10.12B, 10.52, 10.53B
Kultur: Reiseziele
Rollenspiel: Am
Fahrkartenschalter
Freitag,
Bereiten Sie vor:
363-365: Lesen Sie 10.2 und schreiben Sie Übungen 4 und 5.
S. 365-366: Lesen Sie 10.3 und schreiben Sie Übung 6.
Nach dem Weg fragen
Requests and instructions: the
imperative
Prepositions for giving
directions
Üben Sie:
10.21, 10.21B, 10.21C
Bereiten Sie vor:
S.351: Lesen Sie „Die deutschen Ostseebäder“. Answer the 7
reading comprehension questions (the 2nd set of bullet points that
starts with the question „Wo gab es die ersten Seebäder“).
Arbeitsblatt Nr. 6 Urlaub Teil 1
Lektüre: „Husum“
Bereiten Sie vor:
S.367-368: Lesen Sie 10.4 und schreiben Sie Übung 8
S. 428: Lesen Sie 12.2 (Yes, this is meant to be from
chapter12!)
Urlaub am Strand
Being polite: subjunctive of
modal verbs
The Subjunctunctive
wäre/hätte
S. 428, 429 Übung 4 und 5
27. Februar
Freitag,
1. März
Montag,
4. März
8. März
Montag,
11. März
Mittwoch
13. März

Aufsatz Nr. 3: Must be typed, double spaced, stapled to any prewriting activities and essays and turned in.
Freitag,
15. März
Üben Sie:
Arbeitsblatt Nr. 7 Urlaub Teil 2
10.32A
Bereiten Sie vor:
S. 369-371: Lesen Sie 10.5 und schreiben Sie Übungen 9
und10.
18.–22. Mär
Frühlingsferien
Montag,
Üben Sie:
10.61A, 10.54, 10.61C
Arbeitsblatt Nr. 8 Tiere
Wiederholen Sie den Wortschatz für den Vokabeltest!
25. März
Tiere
The passive voice
The passive voice
6
Mittwoch,
27. März
Üben Sie:
10.42
 Vokabeltest: Kapitel 10
Wiederholung
Freitag,
29. März
Wiederholen Sie!
 Prüfung: Kapitel 10
DATUM
HAUSAUFGABEN
THEMEN
Montag,
1. April
Bereiten Sie vor:
S. 395-396: Lesen Sie 11.1 und
schreiben Sie Übung 1.
*Start learning chapter 11 vocabulary now! *
Kapitel 11: Gesundheit und
Krankheit
Krankheit
Accusative reflexive pronouns
Mittwoch,
3. April
Üben Sie:
Arbeitsblatt Nr. 9: Krankheit
 S.425 - 427 Lesen Sie 12.1 und schreiben Sie Übungen 1und 3.
(Yes, this is meant to be from chapter 12!)
Kultur: Hausmittel
Videoblick
Genitive Case
Freitag,
5. April
Bereiten Sie vor:
S. 396-397: Lesen Sie 11.2 und
schreiben Sie Übung 2 (5 sentences)
S. 397-399: Lesen Sie 11.3 und schreiben Sie Übung 5.
Körperteile u. Körperpflege
Dative reflexive pronouns
Word order of objects
Übungen 3 und 4
Montag,
8. April
Üben Sie:
11.21A, 11.21E, 11.22B
11.51A, 11.52, 11.53A, 11.53B
Arzt, Apotheke, Krankenhaus
Kultur: Beim Arzt
Mittwoch,
10. April
Üben Sie:
11.31A, 11.32A, 11.32B, 11.32C, 11.61A
Bereiten Sie vor:
S. 398-399: Lesen Sie 11.4 und schreiben Sie Übung 6.
S. 399-401: Lesen Sie 11.5 und schreiben Sie Übungen 7 und
8.
Unfälle
Indirect questions
Word order in dependent and
independent clauses
Freitag,
12. April
 Aufsatz Nr. 4: Must be typed, double spaced, stapled to any pre-
Lektüre: “Das Leben der
Anderen“
Montag,
15. April
Üben Sie:

Mittwoch,
17. April
Üben Sie:
11.61B Das Leben der Anderen, 11.22A Juttas neue Frisur
Wiederholen Sie den Wortschatz für den Vokabeltest.
 Vokabeltest: Kapitel 11
Freitag,
19. April
Üben Sie:
Wiederholen Sie!
Wiederholung
Montag,
22. April
Üben Sie:
Wiederholen Sie!
Wiederholung
writing activities and essays and turned in.
Lektüre: „Juttas neue Frisur“
11.41, 11.42B, 11.54,
Donnerstag, 25. April, 2013, 13:00 Uhr
Videoecke
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Abschlussprüfung
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