Description
German 1 Course Description
German 1 is a complete beginner’s language course that covers German grammar, vocabulary, conjugations, cases, and other fundamental concepts that are necessary for building a better understanding of the German language. Students will also gain a basic understanding of German history, traditions, and culture. Students will read from the textbook, complete workbooks, watch weekly live class sessions, watch German television and radio, learn about German-speaking composers and their works, and periodically use language games to improve their understanding of the concepts taught in this course.
Grade Levels
- 9th – 12 grade
Prerequisites
This is a high school-level course. Students are expected to read and comprehend at a high school level, to study independently, and to keep up with course assignments. They must take the initiative to study the syllabus, remain aware of course deadlines, be prepared for live class sessions, and ask for help when help is needed.
The concepts we study will often be compared to and measured against the biblical worldview. Therefore, examples in the lectures, some of the assigned readings, or portions of the examinations will ask students to approach the course material through the lens of one who shares this worldview.
No prior knowledge of the German language is required before taking the course.
German 1 Curriculum
- Textbook: Deutsch Aktuell 1 (7th Edition) by Wolfgang Kraft
- Workbook: Deutsch Aktuell 1 (7th Edition) by Wolfgang Kraft
- Students may use the 5th, 6th, or 7th edition of the textbook and workbook, as needed. The class has been adapted for any of these editions. Please purchase the same edition of text and workbook.
A microphone is required for this class. A headset microphone is recommended.
German 1 Course Outline
Students successfully completing this course will to be able to:
- Master the German alphabet and numbers to 1,000
- Express time in German.
- Master common vocabulary terms and phrases, including topics such as seasons, activities, family life, sports, eating out, and school subjects.
- Comprehend and compose a wide range of grammar patterns including definite and indefinite articles, negation with nicht and kein, regular and irregular verb conjugations in both present and present perfect tense.
- Participate in simple conversations and respond appropriately to basic conversational prompts.
- Read, write, speak, and listen for meaning in basic German.
- Understand when to use formal and informal forms of “you”.
- Recognize and utilize nominative, accusative, and dative cases.
- Understand and utilize modal auxiliaries.
- Conjugate verbs with stem vowel change.
- Understand and utilize possessive adjectives in nominative and accusative.
Estimated Workload
- This course should require 5-7 hours per week
Attendance
It is vital that students either attend the live class session or view the recording. Students who are not present in class should watch the recording before completing the weekly homework. The class includes written and oral testing. Students should be prepared to speak on mic at each class. A working microphone is required.
Testimonials
[My son] LOVED the class today!! Thank you for being an energetic teacher. He was so excited to find German listening right after class concluded! Thank you for inspiring him.
