First-Year German, Part 1

$299.00

GERM 041 | High School, Middle School Course

In this course, students will learn to speak, read, write, and understand German. They will learn to focus on how they personally learn. Students will also learn about cultural elements pertaining to German-speaking countries, such as culture, history, geography, and lifestyle. This course includes authentic teaching materials such as popular YouTube videos, pop music, and texts. This course features interactive elements such as live one-on-one speaking appointments with TAs and instructors, an instructor-hosted wiki, and a fictitious German pen pal. This is the first course in a four-part German series, which aligns to ACTFL standards.

GERM 041 | High School, Middle School Course

In this course, students will learn to speak, read, write, and understand German. They will learn to focus on how they personally learn. Students will also learn about cultural elements pertaining to German-speaking countries, such as culture, history, geography, and lifestyle. This course includes authentic teaching materials such as popular YouTube videos, pop music, and texts. This course features interactive elements such as live one-on-one speaking appointments with TAs and instructors, an instructor-hosted wiki, and a fictitious German pen pal. This is the first course in a four-part German series, which aligns to ACTFL standards.

*Students will need access to a computer with high speed internet access, a microphone, speakers (or headphones), and a webcam. There are no resubmissions on assignments or unit quizzes. On speaking appointments, lowest score may be dropped. You must pass the self checks in each unit with at least a 90 percent and complete the speaking appointment before you can take the unit quiz for that unit.*

Course Details

  • Unit 1: Jemanden Kennenlernen—Introductions
    Unit 2: Deutsch Lernen—Learning German
    Unit 3: Die Familie—Family
    Unit 4: Die Hobbys—Hobbies
    Unit 5: Die Schule—School
    Unit 6: Das Haus—House

    • All the materials you need are included in the course. You do not have to buy any additional textbooks.