Course Overview

初修者を対象にしたこのドイツ語の授業では、4技能(聞く・読む・話す・書く)の総合的な修得に配慮しながら、とくに基本文法(入門レベル)の修得を目指す。

Learning Achievement

This is a German language class for absolute beginners. No prior knowledge of German is expected for this class. The class will teach basic German for speaking, reading, and writing. It will focus on grammar and explain sentence structures and patterns. The vocabulary is selected from the "Basic 500 words in German" list created by Tsukuba University German-language teachers. Students are encouraged to create their own sentences and practice their newly acquired language skills.
The course is taught in English to improve and encourage English-language performance among students.

Competence

1.コミュニケーション能力
2.批判的・創造的思考力
4.広い視野と国際性

Course prerequisites

Grading Philosophy

Active participation in class (including submission of homework) (70%)
Final Test (30%)
Absence from class follows general regulations.

Course schedule

1) The course starts with an introduction of basic rules of German pronunciation and spelling.
2) The grammar instruction begins with the VERB, as the verb allows the learner to create an enormous amount of sentences based on little grammar and vocabulary knowledge.
3) The grammar then turns to the NOUN and introduces gender, plural, and case.
4) The course ends with a return to the VERB and focus on TENSE.
The progress of the course will depend on the performance of students, hence there may be changes to the syllabus.

Course type

Class Exercises

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Heselhaus, Herrad

Other information

Site for Inquiry

Link to the syllabus provided by the university