GERM 211R
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Intermediate Conversation
Course Description
Intensive vocabulary building and conversation practice. Can be fulfilled through language residency program.
When Taught
Contact Department
Min
1
Fixed/Max
5
Other Prerequisites
Germ 102 or equivalent experience
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Carry Out Research
Learning Outcome
Students wil be able to carry out research on one aspect of Germanic linguistics and ommunicate a clear synthesis and analysis of their research in both written and oral form.
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Finding Sources for Research
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to seek sources on topics in Germanic linguistics, including journal articles, handbooks, speech recordings, etc.
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Annotated Bibliography
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to write an annotated bibliography.
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Data, Quotes and Citations
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to identify appropriate data and useful quotes that help them support their thesis and the arguments they are making. Students will be able to introduce and cite all quotes and data properly, providing adequate and correct citations for all points they are making or ideas they are drawing on from the works of other scholars.
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Logical Arguments
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to argue their points and theses effective by using logical and cohesive arguments.
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Reviewing One's Own Work and that of Others
Learning Outcome
Students will become less dependent on their professor's grades, feedback and comments to improve their work. They will develop the ability to candidly evaluate their own performance and work, providing effective peer review for the work of others, identifying both the strengths and weaknesses of papers in terms of structure, form, citations, writing to the thesis, and overall organisation. To do so, students will be able to identify the key sentences in their own work and the work of others, shaping paragraphs and sections to ensure they fit with the thesis and topic of the research paper.
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Using Publications as an Example for Writing Own Paper
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to draw upon published sources and the articles of others to use as examples of 1) how to organise their papers (including sections and paragraphs); 2) how to cite and incorporate data (including in tables) and the ideas of others; 3) compose a bibliography, 4) format their papers, and 4) correctly use the terminology and turns of phrased used in the field in question.
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Understanding Teacher Instructions
Learning Outcome
· I can show I understand the teacher's instructions by doing what is required.
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German Terminology
Learning Outcome
· I demonstrate my knowledge of the correct German terminology by role playing diverse practical settings and by discussions about related topics
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Conversing about Novels
Learning Outcome
· I demonstrate understanding of contents and interpretations of a novel by participating in conversations about them.
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Communicating Needs
Learning Outcome
· I can communicate my needs.
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Summarizing Reading Passages
Learning Outcome
· I can summarize reading passages.
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Explaining hard to understand Concepts
Learning Outcome
· I can explain hard to understand concepts to others.
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Synthesizing and Shareing Interpretations from Reading Passa
Learning Outcome
· I can synthesize and share my interpretation of reading passages in a novel.
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Express Views on Contemporary Issues
Learning Outcome
· I can express my views on contemporary issues using relevant terminology.
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Oral Presentations
Learning Outcome
· I can give an oral presentation from prepared notes.
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Pronouncing German Consonants
Learning Outcome
· I can pronounce the German consonants correctly.
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Pronouncing Germal Vowels
Learning Outcome
· I can pronounce the German vowels correctly.
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Stress Patterns
Learning Outcome
· I can apply the correct stress patterns.
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Fluent Speech Rate
Learning Outcome
· I can speak at a fluent speech rate.
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Correct Word Endings
Learning Outcome
· I can use the correct word endings (gender, case, number).
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Correct Word Order
Learning Outcome
· I can use the correct word order, also in complex phrases.
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Correct Verb Forms
Learning Outcome
· I can use the correct verb forms.
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Words in Correct Contexts and Correct Connotations
Learning Outcome
· I can use words in the right context and with the right connotations.
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Motivated to Learn German
Learning Outcome
· I am motivated to learn German and show this by giving my best each time.
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Language Learning Strategies
Learning Outcome
· I know what works best for me in achieving proficiency and I can use a variety of strategies.
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Using German Outside of the Classroom
Learning Outcome
· I find ways to use German outside the classroom.
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Cultural Differing Viewpoints
Learning Outcome
· I keep an open mind to understand cultural differing viewpoints.
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Autonomous Learning and Class Preparation
Learning Outcome
· I can learn grammar points on my own and show this by being prepared for class.
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Vocabulary
Learning Outcome
· I remember vocabulary by forming useful associations with new words and use these in oral and written communication.
