Campbell University's German Language Program

Welcome to Campbell University's German Language Program!

The Campbell University German Language Program includes German 101, 102, 201, and 202 as follows: 101-102 Elementary German (3,3 semester credits) Introduction to the Basic Skills of the German Language - reading, writing, speaking, and aural comprehension. 201-202 Intermediate German (3,3 semester credits) Review and Development of the Basic Skills. Prerequisites: 101, 102 or equivalent placement. Below are the links necessary for your German level: Deutsch 101, Deutsch 102, Deutsch 201, Deutsch 202: To achieve the Campell University requirements, German Program uses the Klett Publisher's German - German method in teaching German to foreigners. You may use your dictionary to explain in English the meaning of German words and phrases. MAKE USE OF YOUR DICTIONARY IN ORDER TO UNDERSTAND THE MEANINGS OF WORDS AND PHRASES. That is what your dictionary is for. Time-on-Task is also important. You are expected to use time between classes (averaging 2 hours per session) to learn, memorize vocabulary and phrases, and manipulate these words and phases in homework assignments. You should also use the cassette tapes and online website at www.passwort-deutsch.de for reinforcement of what you learn and use in class. You may also have the option of taking advantage of tutors in reinforcing what you learn in class. Names of tutors will be provided upon request. If you had been to Germany and have learned conversational German, you have the advantage of having heard and spoken the language on the streets. If you had not yet been to Germany, you have the advantage of starting to learn a beautiful language without the influence of local dialects, which may be different from learning classroom German understood by Germans today. You should also use your short wave radio to hear Deutsche Welle Radio via Real One Radio and the internet for Deutsche Welle TV via Real One TV. You may later decide to get a subscription to German TV beamed directly to your home. In the beginning of listening to German radio or watching German TV, you may not understand all you hear and see. But the more you try, the better it gets.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ �� Campbell University's German Language Program Deutsch 101 Here is the German Syllabus. Here is the German 101 Plan. Here is the list of German Holidays. Here are additional Useful German Web Pages to practice your German or research German topics.

Deutsch 102. Remember that Klett German Program uses the German - German method in teaching the German language to foreigners. You may use your dictionary to explain in English the meaning of German words and phrases. MAKE USE OF YOUR DICTIONARY IN ORDER TO UNDERSTAND THE MEANINGS OF WORDS AND PHRASES. That is what your dictionary is for. Time-on-Task is also important. You are expected to use time between classes averaging 2 hours per session to learn, memorize vocabulary and phrases, and manipulate these words and phases in homework assignments. You should also use the cassette tapes and online website at www.passwort-deutsch.de for reinforcement of what you learn and use in class. Here is the German Syllabus. Here is the Deutsch 102 Plan. Here is the list of German Holidays. Here are additional Useful German Web Pages to practice your German or research German topics.

Deutsch 201: Remember that Klett German Program uses the German - German method in teaching German to foreigners. You may use your

dictionary to explain in English the meaning of German words and phrases. MAKE USE OF YOUR DICTIONARY IN ORDER TO UNDERSTAND THE MEANINGS OF WORDS AND PHRASES.

That is what your dictionary is for.

Time-on-Task is also important. You are expected to use time between classes averaging 2 hours per session to learn, memorize vocabulary and phrases,
and manipulate these words and phases in homework assignments. You should also use the cassette tapes and online website at www.passwort-deutsch.de for reinforcement
of what you learn and use in class.

Here is the German Syllabus. Here is the Deutsch 201 Plan. Here is the list of German Holidays. Here are additional Useful German Web Pages to practice your German or research German topics. **What are you plans to use and practice German after you have completed CU's German 201/202 requirements. Will you use German in your major's references? Do you plan to go to Germany, Austria, or Switzerland in the foreseeable future? Write to me at [email protected] about your plans for using German.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ �� Campbell University's German Language Program Deutsch 202: Remember that Klett German Program uses the German - German method in teaching German to foreigners. You may use your dictionary to explain in English the meaning of German words and phrases. MAKE USE OF YOUR DICTIONARY IN ORDER TO UNDERSTAND THE MEANINGS OF WORDS AND PHRASES. That is what your dictionary is for. Time-on-Task is also important. You are expected to use time between classes averaging 2 hours per session to learn, memorize vocabulary and phrases, and manipulate these words and phases in homework assignments. You should also use the cassette tapes and online website at www.passwort-deutsch.de for reinforcement of what you learn and use in class. Here is the German Syllabus. Here is the Deutsch 202 Plan. Here is the list of German Holidays. Here are additional Useful German Web Pages to practice your German or research German topics. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Note: What are you plans to use and practice German after you have completed the German 201/202 requirements? Will you use German in your major's references? Do you plan to go to Germany, Austria, or Switzerland in the foreseeable future? Write to me at [email protected] about your plans for using German. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ��

German Syllabus Campbell University Jim Rorke, Ed. D. [email protected]

Instructor: Dr. Jim Rorke Phone: 822.1069 (nur bis 9 PM), 910.391.4445 (Handy) Texts: Passwort Deutsch: Band I (Deutsch 101), Anf�ngerdeutsch Band II (Deutsch 102, Band III (Deutsch 201), Fortschrittdeutsch Band IV (Deutsch 202). (One-Way Dictionary is limited.) Schlaum Outlines: German Grammar (Your Grammar Review) Woerterbuch/Dictionary (Pick a good one, not a tiny one!) Germany Culture Smart! Hand-outs Websites, including www.passwort-deutsch.de

General Description: Course: Tuesdays and Thursdays evenings and individual help (via e-mail, phone calls, and face-to-face) as required. Goal: To stimulate appreciate and enjoyment of the German Language leading to a certificate of participation in completing Passwort Deutsch, Band I, II, III. Aims and Objectives: 1. To gain a basic/intermediate knowledge of the German language. 2. To gain a general sense of the continuity of forms and content of German. 3. To recognize and discuss the basic theme of each Lektion. 4. To demonstrate an understanding and critical appreciation of German. Specific Competencies include: a. Critical Listening skills. b. Critical Speaking Skills that facilitate effective verbal expression of ideas and feelings. c. Reading skills that facilitate comprehension of written thought. d. Writing skills that contribute to effective written expression. e. Knowledge of the principle types and concepts of German grammar. f. Familiarity with the German language and culture/customs. g. Ability to learn from your oral and written mistakes. h. Initial memorization of vocabulary and/or grammar points is important. Course Requirements: 1. Careful reading of all "Lektion." 2. Faithful class attendance. Cuts of more than 3 weekday classes in a 9 week term may result in a "Withdraw" or "Incomplete" grade. Three latenesses (more than 15 minutes) equal one cut. Students who do not attend any of the first 4 classes are considered "No Shows." 3. Active participation in class discussions is required. 4. Punctuality in attending classes and taking all tests. Makeup Exams will be given at the decreasion of the instructor. 5. Evaluation: 6 "Lektion" Tests, dropping the lowest test grade. 6. *** Practice, practice, practice at home. *** Use the web page for more practice: www.passwort-deutsch.de 7. Each Lektion assignment must be submitted before submitting the next Lektion's work. 8. All Lektion assignments must be submitted before taking the Final Exam, which will be taken no later than the last class date.

Grading Scale: A=90-100 B=80-89 C=70-79 D=60-69 F=Below 60

Honor Code: All students are expected to do their own work. Merely copying another's homework assignment will not encourage foreign language learning. Attendance: All absences detract from a student's understanding and use of the German materials covered and should be avoided. There is a relationship between Time-On-Task and success in studying a foreign language, such as German. Furthermore, the Campbell University Policy is that the student must attend at least 85% of the classes or 15/18 classes in a 9 week term). Students are expected to be present and on time for all classes. Students are advised that absences and latenesses affect performance and consequently affect Grades. Classroom Information missed because of absences or lateness should be obtained from other members of the class. Make up of in-class tests MAY be given at the discretion of the instructor. NOTE: Three latesnesses (more than 15 minutes) equals one cut. Cuts of more than 3 weekday classes will result in a "Withdraw" or "Incomplete" grade. Viel Spa� bei der Arbeit! Los gehen

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ �� NOTE: On the first day of class, fill out the iNTERVIEWBLATT Form below: PASSWORT DEUTSCH INTERVIEWBLATT

(DRUECKSCHRIFT SCHREIBEN SIE, BITTE!)

NAME: ADRESSE: TELEFONNUMMER: ZU HAUSE IM BUERO E-MAILADRESSE: ZU HAUSE IM BUERO WARUM STUDIEREN SIE DEUTSCH? WIE LANGE STUDIEREN SIE DEUTSCH BEI CAMPBELL UNIVERSITAET: ZWEI _____ ODER DREI _____ TERMS?

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ �� Deutsch 101 Plan, (Anf�ngerdeutsch) Passwort Deutsch I, www.passwort-deutsch.de Campbell University Jim Rorke, Ed. D. 822.1069 (nur bis 21 Uhr) oder 910.391.4445 (Handy) [email protected] WOCHE LEKTION www.passwort-deutsch.de Online-Aktivit�ten Woche 1 1 � = 1.96 DM 1 1 (1-13) Woche 2 1 2 2 (1-10) Woche 3 2 2 Woche 4 3 3 (1-13) 3 Woche 5 3 4 4 (1-8) Woche 5 4 4 Woche 6 5 5 (1-16) 5 Woche 7 5 6 (1-11) 6 Woche 8 6 Die Schlusspr�fung. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ �� Deutsch 201 Plan, (Fortschrittdeutsch) Passwort Deutsch III, www.passwort-deutsch.de Campbell University Jim Rorke, Ed. D. 822.1069 (nur bis 21 Uhr) [email protected] WOCHE LEKTION www.passwort-deutsch.de Online-Aktivit�ten WOCHE 1 13 1 � = 1.96 DM 13 13 (1-13) WOCHE 2 13 14 WOCHE 3 14 14 (1-12) 14 WOCHE 4 15 15 15 (1-10) WOCHE 5 15 16 WOCHE 6 16 16 (1-12) 16 WOCHE 7 17 17 17 (1-12) WOCHE 8 17 18 18 (1-12) WOCHE 9 18 Die Schlusspr�fung _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ �� Deutsch 102 Plan Passwort Deutsch II, www.passwort-deutsch.de Campbell University Jim Rorke, Ed. D. 822.1069 (nicht spaeter als 21 Uhr) [email protected] WOCHE LEKTION www.passwort-deutsch.de Online-Aktivit�ten Woche 1 7 7 7 Woche 2 7 8 8 Woche 3 8 8 Woche 4 9 9 9 Woche 5 9 10 Woche 6 10 10 10 Woche 7 11 11 11 Woche 8 11 12 12 Woche 9 12 Kurswiederholung Schlusspruefung __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ �� Deutsch 202 Plan Passwort Deutsch IV, www.passwort-deutsch.de Campbell University Jim Rorke, Ed. D. 822.1069 (nicht sp�ter als 21 Uhr) [email protected] WEEK LEKTION www.passwort-deutsch.de Online-Aktivit�ten Week 1 19 19 19 Week 2 19 20 20 Week 3 20 20 Week 4 21 21 21 Week 5 21 22 Week 6 22 22 22 Week 7 23 23 23 Week 8 23 24 24 Week 9 24 Die Schlusspr�fung ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ �� German Holidays GERMAN AND GERMAN-AMERICAN CUSTOMS, TRADITIONS, ORIGINS OF HOLIDAYS "German Holidays" is based on Dr. Shea's Opening Webpage at www.serve.com/shea/germusa/customs.htm
. Introductions and Foundational Information Please send us descriptions and/or images of your own German holiday customs and traditions. Great example. Use of this site will be enhanced by taking a few moments to read through the following materials: Important essay: More than Folklore: Customs & Traditions / Mehr als Folklore: Das Brauchtum. The Year of the Sun: Nature and Germanic Culture. setup of the solar year, seasons, celebrations, Gregorian calendar. Calendar Key Cross Quarter Days are in red, Equinoxes are in blue. See Year of the Sun Calendar for further explanation Solstices are solar celebrations, Equinoxes are lunar celebrations Seasonal Holidays and Traditions vs. the Calendar and Seasons - some holidays precede or anticipate the season Further Resources List of dates for German fixed and movable public holidays 2000-2004 Holidays, Calenders, Seasons, etc. Our links to a multitude of further resources Rites of Passage: baptism, marriage, funerals and other solemn occasions. Conduct your own internet searches for further information. Altavista. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ AUTUMN TRADITIONS AND HOLIDAYS August 1 First Harvest is the cross quarter day between Midsummer Solstice & Autumnal Equinox Mid-Sept to Mid-Oct German-American Heritage Month Mid-September Steuben Parades are held in New York (cancelled 2001) and Chicago. Rosh Hashanah Yom Kippur Jewish New Year Jewish Day of Atonement AUTUMN AUTUMNAL EQUINOX September 22 Harvest Home, day roughly equals night (equi-nox). Around the Autumnal Equinox Oktoberfests and Germanfests are held. End of September Oktoberfests in Germany and North America. September 26 1st Austrian American Day in 1997. Presidential Praise. The Holiday. September 29 St. Michaelistag/Michaelmas 1st Sunday in Oct. Erntedankfest / Thanksgiving in Germany October 1 First Germans at Jamestown, Va in 1608. October 2 German Canadian Day. Related links. October 3 Tag der deutschen Einheit - Day of German Unity October 6 German-American Day October 31 Reformationstag - Reformation Day October 31 Halloween, the last day of Fall, separates Autumnal Equinox from Midwinter Solstice. One of the year's most significant pagan fests. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ WINTER TRADITIONS AND HOLIDAYS November 1 All Saints' Day - All Hallows/Allerheiligen (official holiday) November 2 All Souls' Day - Allerseelen November 9 Fall of the Wall and Kristallnacht remembered November 11 St. Martin's Day; kicks-off Karneval in some areas. 3rd Sunday in Nov. Volkstrauertag - Memorial Day. Wed. before Totensonntag Buss- und Bettag - Day of Repentance and Prayer (official holiday) November 25 Heilige Katharina Last Sunday before Advent Totensonntag - Sunday of the Dead. Protestant. 4th Thursday in Nov. American Thanksgiving compared to German Erntedankfest. 1st Sunday after Nov 26 Advent begins, ends on Xmas eve; Christmas Markets open. November 30 St. Andreas/St. Andrew December 4 St. Barbara December 5 and 6 St. Nikolaus/St. Nicholas: historical, Santa, holiday. December 8 Mari� Empf�ngnis and Weihnachtskrippen December 13 St. Lucia: Festival of Lights. Italian & Swedish traditions, songs. Hanukkah The story, celebration, recipes, rituals, games, resources, Yiddish, Kwanzaa (An African Midwinter Festival), and Ramadan (Islamic holy month. Related issue of Turks in Germany). WINTER MIDWINTER SOLSTICE Dec. 21 The point at which the sun reaches its greatest declination, north; the beginning of the solar new year, celebrated with bonfires. December 21 St. Thomas: the doubting Thomas Christmas Background, religion, customs, teaching, countless links! December 24 Tree is put up. Midnight "Christ Mass". 1st day of Xmas. December 25/26 Christmas / Weihnachten (official holidays in Germany). December 26 Boxing Day in England December 31 Silvester/New Year's Eve January 1 Neujahr/New Year's Day. Poems. January 6 Three Kings and Epiphany - ends the 12 days of Xmas. 3rd Monday in Jan. ML King, Jr. Day. German-Americans and civil rights. February 1 Groundhog/Candlemas Day is the quarter point between the Midwinter Solstice and the Vernal Equinox. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SPRING TRADITIONS AND HOLIDAY February 2 Groundhog and Candlemas Day (Maria Lichtmess) February 14 St. Valentin/Valentine's Day 22-28 Feb (Ash Wed) Karneval - Fastnacht - Fasching. Preparations began on 11.11 - Martinstag. Feb 22 Thursday Weiberfasnacht / Old Wives Carnival: girls have "Narrenfreiheit" Feb 25 Sunday Faschingssonntag / Greasy Sunday Feb 26 Monday Rosenmontag. Famous Parade televised from Cologne Shrove Tues/Mardi Gras Faschingsdienstag: all parties stop when clock strikes Midnight Feb 28 Ash Wed Aschermittwoch March Purim: Jewish celebration of religious freedom. March 17 St. Patrick's Day: Irish-German connection? SPRING VERNAL EQUINOX March 20 Vernal Equinox. Rebirth of Nature, night & day each appx.12 hours. April 1 April, April / April Fool's Day April 6 Scottisch-American Day April The Annunciation / Maria Verk�ndigung (9 mos. to Xmas) L�tare(3rd Sun. pre Easter) April 8 Palmsonntag / Palm Sunday begins Holy Week. Last Sunday before Easter. April 12 Gr�ndonnerstag - Maundy Thursday April 13 Karfreitag / Good Friday April 15 Easter / Ostern: background, customs, celebration. April Pesach / Passover April 30 May Eve/Walpurgisnacht, the last day of Spring, cross quarter day separating Vernal Equinox from Midsummer Solstice. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SUMMER TRADITIONS AND HOLIDAYS May 1 May Day / Maifeier / Tag der Arbeit. May 9 Christi Himmelfahrt Ascension: 40 days after Easter. Father's Day Shavuos/Pentecost Jewish festival 50 days after Passover. May 11-15 Die Eisheiligen May 19 Pfingsten / Pentecost - Whitsunday May 30 Trinitas, Fronleichnam, Corpus Christi: 50 days after Easter SUMMER MIDSUMMER SOLSTICE June 20 Midsummer Solstice is the point at which the sun reaches its greatest declination south. Sonnwend/Midsummer Night June 24 Johannistag - Summer Solstice - Midsummer Night. July 1 Canada Day July 4 US Independence Day plus the Declaration in German. August 1 Founding of the Confederatio Helvetia in 1291. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ �� Useful German Web Pages in Practicing/Using Your German and Researching Topics in German: www.passwort-deutsch.de Home Page of Klett's Passwort Deutsch Publications. Note first column on left: Online Aktivitaeten. www.aatg.org American Association of Teachers of German, which offers Web Exercises for Practicing German and Understanding German Kultur. www.germancorner.com/ German Corner offers Exciting Exercises and Kultur Tips. onlinenewspapers.com/ Newspapers From Around the World, including German Speaking Newspapers. www.serve.com/shea/germusa/customs.htm Dr. Shea's Opening Webpage for Learning German. www.serve.com/shea/work.htm Dr. Shea's Webpages for Practicing German. Great Site! www.randomhouse.com/livinglanguage/ Even More Practice in Using German. www.weltalmanach.de/ This Day in Germany. polyglot.lss.wisc.edu/lss/lang/langlink.html Practicing German. www.germancorner.com Exciting Place to practice German and learn about German Kultur. artsandsciences.virginia.edu/ascit/germ-res1.htm Practicing German. college.hmco.com/languages/german/resources/students/links/index.html German Learning Resources. www.goethe.de/dll/kur/flk/flb/deindex.htm Practicing German and taking courses. http://www.deutsch-lernen.com//A> www.bbc.co.uk/languages/german/index.shtml Learning German. grow.aatg.org/vol_2-3/learning_scenarios/index.html Practicing German. teacherweb.com/MO/LindberghSchoolDistrict/FrauDavidson/links3.stml Practicing German german.about.com/library/weekly/aa101600a.htm Practicing German. www.wm.edu/CAS/modlang/gasmit/pronunciation/pronunce.html German Pronunciation. www.uncg.edu/~lixlpurc/german.html German Resources. http://www.quickdic.de/index_e.html Deutsch-English/English-Deutsch Dictionary. www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0001731.html Fahrenheit-Celsius Degrees. www.germany-info.org/relaunch/politics/military/mil_hist.html German Military History. www.bundeswehr.de/. German Army. www.plasmoid.de/kunden/volleyball/ German Volleyball. ��
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