In preparation for these days you will research cultural aspects of German speaking countries and present them to the class together with one or more students. Since this class emphasizes oral communication, proficiency in oral expression is one of our goals. These interviews will involve you in everyday conversation and will also relate to the topics we study. As part of a group work assignment you will also write and perform a skit at the end of the semester. For the first two weeks your summaries will be in English, in the time thereafter in German.
Tests consists of listening, reading,and writing portions and structure exercises.
Vocabulary quizzes are in English and German and last ca. Your worst test and your worst quiz will not be counted as part of your final grade. Popquizzes may be given. Failure to take the comprehensive Final Exam will result in an automatic F in this class. You are responsible for the daily assignments as outlined in the syllabus, even if we don't cover them in class.