GER 2231
Spring
2004 MW
Dr. Evelyn Trotter
GCS 201
www.german.fau.edu/etrotter/index.htm
(561) 297 0260/2529
Office hours: TBA
German 2231 focuses on classic readings in intermediate German which allow for a comparative reading. Accompanied by an intermediate Grammar, the course is intended to help students to read and discuss literary texts, and to express themselves more idiomatically and accurately in speaking as well as in writing.
Required texts
(1)
Kafka, Franz. Die Verwandlung. Reclam.
(2)
Kafka, Franz. Brief an den Vater
http://www.gutenberg2000.de/kafka/vater/Druckversion_vater.htm
(3)
Schnitzler, Arthur. Fräulein Else.
Reclam.
(4)
Rankin & Wells. 2000. Handbuch zur deutschen Grammatik.
Essays
Students
are required to prepare 5 short essays (at least 300 words in length) on readings
and discussion topics. All written assignments are due on the date given on the
syllabus. No late homework assignments are accepted. Assignments should be
typed (double-spaced). Essays should be based on the general discussion of the
readings.
Grammar
There
will be three grammar quizzes; part of the final will be concerned with the
grammar structures covered in class.
Final
The
final will cover content and vocabulary of all texts and the grammar covered in
class.
Grading
Class
participation/attendance/homework 20%
5
essays of 300 words minimum 30%
Grammar-Quizzes 30%
Final 20%
Date
|
week
1 |
Introduction
|
present
tense of verbs |
|
week
2 |
Die Verwandlung |
past
tenses |
|
week
3 |
Die Verwandlung |
subjunctive
I |
|
week
4 |
Die Verwandlung
|
subjunctive
II |
|
week
5 |
Die Verwandlung
|
nominative;
accusative |
|
week
6 |
Brief an den Vater |
dative |
|
week
7 |
Brief an den Vater |
genitive |
|
week
8 |
Brief an den Vater |
modals |
|
week
9 |
Brief an den Vater |
conjunctions;
subordinate clauses |
|
week
10 |
Fräulein Else |
using
particles |
|
week
11 |
Fräulein Else |
adjectives |
|
week
12 |
Fräulein Else |
relative
clauses |
|
week
15 |
Fräulein Else |
passive
voice |