German I & II
German I & II
Course description: These classes are high school level courses which will satisfy the foreign language requirement. Emphasis in both levels is on vocabulary acquisition and communication. Each chapter test will be followed with a composition or a group presentation. Students will be expected to be able to carry on a basic conversation by the end.
German 1 will take the students through present tense verbs. German 1 introduces the students to the basic grammatical structure, vocabulary, and verb conjugations. German 1 students will learn about German culture and will prepare reports on tourist attractions in the land of thinkers and poets ("das Land der Dichter und Denker"). At the end of German 1, students will meet the conversational past tense.
German II will begin with a review of material learned in German I. Grammatical structures at this level focus on verb tenses and pronoun use. German II students will learn about German culture (deutsche Kultur) and will prepare reports on major cultural attractions and / or famous noteworthy Germans.
Course Objective: The objective is learning in a fun environment. The courses will cover all skills involved in learning a foreign language: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural awareness. In order to facilitate competency, many exercises, including oral practice and paired activities, will take place in class.
Prerequisite for German I: none
Prerequisite for German II: German I or equivalent knowledge
Instructor: Mr. Zac Sullivan, Master of Arts in German Studies. Mr. Sullivan has several years teaching and tutoring experience working with students from local universities including the University of Alabama, Samford University, and UAB. He has also taught several courses at UA and UAB. Mr. Sullivan is an alumnus of both Samford University and the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. He is married and loves playing with and teaching his nieces and nephew. He is from the Birmingham area, attended Pizitz Middle School, and was home schooled in high school. Mr. Sullivan promises to wear his funny green German hat to class.
Instructor contact info: Zac Sullivan, M.A.
Cell: 205-910-8053
E-mail: xaksullivan@gmail.com
Web: http://www.germanlearninghelp.com
Location: Grace Presbyterian Chelsea
Days: Monday & Wednesday
Time: German I - 2:15 - 3:30
German II - 3:45 - 5:00
Grade Level: 8th - 12th grades
Credit Value: 1 credit
Homework Level: 2-3 hours per week.
Registration Fee: $50 nonrefundable (applies toward 1st semester tuition)
Tuition: $200 per semester (or $40 per month August - May). 20% discount for siblings.
Note: Registration and tuition should be made payable to the instructor of the class. Please click here for registration form.
Building Use Fee: The annual building use fee for this class is $20 per student, not to exceed $100 per family. This fee is payable to Grace Presbyterian Chelsea on the first day of class.
Class Minimum: Minimum of 7 students per class. If class minimum is not reached, class will be cancelled and registration fee refunded. A maximum of 10 students will be accepted.
Required Text for German I and German II:
Textbook: Neue Horizonte
Hardcover: 528 pages
Publisher: Heinle; 6th edition (November 18, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0618241299
ISBN-13: 978-0618241293
http://www.amazon.com/Neue-Horizonte-David-Dollenmayer/dp/0618241299
