GERMAN 101-1
Beginning German
This sequence offers students a systematic introduction to German language and culture emphasizing reading, writing, speaking, and listening comprehension.
2026 Fall
Topics
- The following Can-Do statements define the course expectations and learning objectives. Here is what you can expect to be able to accomplish by the end of the quarter: Listening: I can recognize familiar words and very basic phrases concerning myself, my family and immediate concrete surroundings when people speak slowly and clearly. I can understand phrases and the highest frequency vocabulary related to areas of most immediate personal relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local area, studies). I can catch the main point in short, clear, simple messages and announcements. Reading: I can understand familiar names, words and very simple sentences, for example on notices and posters or in catalogues. I can read very short, simple texts. I can find specific, predictable information in simple everyday material such as advertisements, prospectuses, menus and timetables and I can understand short simple personal letters. I can understand texts that consist mainly of high frequency everyday language. Spoken Interaction: I can interact in a simple way provided the other person is prepared to repeat or rephrase things at a slower rate of speech and help me formulate what I'm trying to say. I can ask and answer simple questions in areas of immediate need or on familiar topics. I can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities. I can handle very short social exchanges. Spoken Production: I can use simple phrases and sentences to describe where I live and people I know. I can use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple terms my family and other people, living conditions, my educational background, my studies and my daily routines. Writing: I can write a short, simple postcard, for example sending holiday greetings. I can fill in forms with personal details, for example entering my name, nationality and address on a hotel registration form. I can write short, simple notes and messages relating to matters in areas of immediate needs. I can write a very simple personal letter and simple biographies.
Readings
- Kontakte + Connect access 9th edition, McGraw Hill, 2021 Authors: Erwin Tschirner and Brigitte Nikolai ISBN10: 1260393674 ISBN13: 9781260393675
Prerequisites & course information
Prerequisite: None or one year of high-school German or placement test results. SoC Humanities and Fine Arts Distro
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027
- Official class description ↗2026 Fall