KET German II 2008-2009
KET German II 2008-2009 |
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Course Objective
This course continues a multimedia approach to help students maintain the language skills learned in German I. The course continues to develop the speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills at a higher level of difficulty. An understanding of the cultures of the German-speaking countries and their people continues to be an integral component of the content, fostering a respect and appreciation for the diversity of language and culture. The course content reflects National Standards for Foreign Language Learning. German II students will:
The course continues to emphasize communicative competence by focusing on authentic cultural contexts. The German video series, Fokus Deutsch, is used to supplement the instruction. Students are exposed to a variety of situations in authentic cultural contexts. Corresponding listening, speaking, reading, and writing exercises require learners to interact in natural and meaningful ways. Assignments require learners to work independently and collaboratively to achieve the objectives of the course.
Three days a week, the teacher introduces and demonstrates new concepts, reviews materials, responds to and asks questions of students using the telephone and/or the Internet. Two days a week, students work in groups using a speaker phone to interact with other students and an assigned conversation tutor to practice and master their language skills.
Students will have the opportunity to improve their listening comprehenison skills via audio podcasts called Der Tutorcast. TV Tutor will also give students a chance to SEE their tutors LIVE via videocast, and to text chat in German with them. Students will collaborate on web platforms such as PBwiki, Voicethread, and StudiVZ, all of which offer excellent opportunities for language practice.
| Block Schedule Opportunity | German II is available in block format. This course will typically cover the material presented in the first two-thirds of the year-long German II course. | ||
| Instructor |
John Krueger received his Bachelor of Arts from Eastern Kentucky University, his Master of Arts in Secondary Education from University of Kentucky, and in German from University of Massachusetts. He has many connections to Germany having worked and studied there for over five years. He is well familiar with the rich variety of geography and culture that Germany has to offer since he has had the experience of living in diverse regions within the country, in cities such as Berlin, Dresden, Freiburg, and Marburg. John has been teaching German in high school since 1995 and has been a strong proponent of cultural exchange programs between German and American schools. |
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| Video Instructor | Ruth Styles
Ruth taught German I - AP for Fort Thomas Independent Schools before coming to KET. She received her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Secondary Education/German. She has extensive experience in the German-speaking world, which includes serving as an instructor for the Kentucky Institute of International Studies, a Fulbright exchange teacher in Bremerhaven, Germany, and a teacher-chaperon for numerous student tours. She is an active member of the American Association of Teachers of German and has served as President of the Kentucky Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. In 1991, she was a recipient of the Christa McAuliffe Fellowship awarded by the U.S. Department of Education through the National Education Association for Improvement in Education. She is past president of the Kentucky chapter of the American Association of Teachers of German, and in 1999 received the Outstanding Educator Award. |
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| Producing Organization | The Kentucky Educational Television Network and
Kentucky Department of Education |
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| Student
Prerequisites |
We recommend that students interested in
enrolling in German exhibit these characteristics:
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| Special Equipment Requirements |
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| Exams/Quizzes | Tests are given approximately every four weeks. Tests cover reading, writing and listening comprehension and are administered during the broadcast class. Cultural material is also tested. There is a comprehensive final which will count the same as an ordinary test. Quizzes are given at regular intervals. Students will be assigned a semester project. The conversation tutor will evaluate student oral proficiency. Students answer daily on-line notebook questions after viewing the video lesson. Facilitators are asked to evaluate student daily work and class participation every two weeks. | ||||||||||
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| Lesson Delivery | The lessons are delivered via a set of purchased videotapes. ($198.00) CDs are also available for individual students. ($50) | ||||||||||
| Class Size | Because of tutoring, German II section size is limited. If you plan to have more than 12 students per section, please call John Krueger so he can help you work out the best plan for your students. Please consider that students in large classes may have difficulty reading the screen or taking notes, which are daily activities in the course. | ||||||||||
| Course Guides | The following materials will be delivered
automatically, based on your enrollment:
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| Textbooks and Materials |
One each of the following textbooks are required for each student:
One each of the following materials are required for each facilitator and classroom:
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| Tuition and Enrollment Forms | If you are outside Kentucky: $500.00 per student for 1-5;
$475.00 per student for 6 or more per course.
Enrollment Form for schools outside Kentucky.
Tuition fees for Kentucky public schools are paid by the state legislature. Kentucky Enrollment Form |
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