Development of the language skills (speaking, listening,
reading, and writing) in a cultural context with a focus on
spoken German. Not open to native speakers.
Athena Title
Elementary German I
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in GRMN 1002, GRMN 1110, GRMN 1140H
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will identify the general topic and some basic facts by recognizing practiced or memorized words and phrases in spoken and written informational texts in German.
Students will communicate in German in spontaneous spoken and written conversations on very familiar and everyday topics, using a mixture of practiced or memorized words, phrases, simple sentences, and questions.
Students will present information about yourself, your interests, and very familiar and everyday topics using a mixture of practiced or memorized words, phrases, and simple sentences through spoken or written German.
Students will identify some typical products and practices related to everyday life in German-speaking cultures to help you understand cultural perspectives.
Students will communicate with others from German-speaking cultures in familiar everyday situations, using memorized language and showing basic cultural awareness.
Topical Outline
1. Who am I? Today and in 10 years.
2. What should I wear? Weather and Climate Change.
3. What is in that? Food and Groceries under the Microscope.
4. How do I optimize my life? Lean production at home and in daily life.
