KET German II 2009-2010
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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, Treffpunkt Berlin, is used to supplement the instruction. The new German II utilizes a modular approach students can use to customize aspects of their learning. Course participants navigate through a variety of instructional segments, which are organized according to theme or topic. The result is a fast-paced, sometimes quirky but always fun, way to learn. Dramatizations, music, interviews, authentic film clips, and slides shows are all part of the mix. In addition, students complete online activities, and converse live with a tutor on a regular basis.

Three days a week, the teacher introduces and demonstrates new concepts, and reviews materials. Two days a week, students work in groups using a speaker phone to interact with 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.
Instructor
John Krueger
Kentucky Educational Television
600 Cooper Dr.
Lexington, KY 40502-2296 		(800) 333-9764
or (859) 258-7131
FAX (859) 258-7390
E-mail: jkrueger@ket.org

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.
Producing Organization The Kentucky Educational Television Network and
Kentucky Department of Education
Student
Prerequisites		 We recommend that students interested in enrolling in German exhibit these characteristics:
  1. demonstrate self-discipline, maturity and a willingness to accept the responsibility to work independently.
  2. demonstrate motivation and interest in learning another language.
Special Equipment Requirements
  • Internet World Wide Web access in the classroom. (See: KET Computer Equipment Requirement Chart.)
  • A minimum of one Internet connected computer for every three students.
  • Dedicated telephone line in the classroom
  • Speaker Phone for group tutor calls.
  • Web or Video Camera
  • Browser access to RealMedia Player or Windows Media Player
Exams/Quizzes Tests cover reading, writing, listening comprehension, and cultural material. There are online vocabulary tests and projects that will include collaboration on various web platforms. There is a comprehensive final. Quizzes are given at regular intervals. The conversation tutor will evaluate student oral proficiency. Students answer daily online homework questions. Facilitators are asked to evaluate student daily work and class participation.
Grading
Tests/Projects 50%
Oral Performance (based on records of conversation tutors) 20%
Quizzes (consisting of online questions based on the videos) 15%
Classwork/Homework (consisting of daily online assignments) 15%
Lesson Delivery The lessons are delivered via a set of purchased videotapes or DVDs. ($198.00 or $100 replacement cost if you return your previous VHS set.) 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:
Student Materials $10.00 per student
Facilitator Guide No charge
Textbooks and Materials

Starting in 2009-2010, the Deutsch Aktuell textbook series will be used for German 2 (except for Fall 2009 Block students).
One each of the following textbooks are required for each student:

  • Deutsch Aktuell II (Fifth Edition), Student Text, EMC/Paradigm Publishing, Customer Care Center, 875 Montreal Way, St. Paul, MN 55102, Order Phone: 800.328.1452, FAX: 800.328.4564, www.emcp.com, educate@emcp.com, ISBN: #978-0-82192-560-7, Price: $65.00
  • Deutsch Aktuell II, Workbook - Student Edition, EMC/Paradigm Publishing, Customer Care Center, 875 Montreal Way, St. Paul, MN 55102, Order Phone: 800.328.1452, FAX: 800.328.4564, www.emcp.com, educate@emcp.com, ISBN: #978-0-82192-563-8, Price: $13.95

One each of the following materials are required for each facilitator and classroom:

  • Deutsch Aktuell 1I (Fifth Edition), Teacher Edition, EMC/Paradigm Publishing, Customer Care Center, 875 Montreal Way, St. Paul, MN 55102, Order Phone: 800.328.1452, FAX: 800.328.4564, www.emcp.com, educate@emcp.com, ISBN: #978-0-82192-561-4, Price: $70.95
  • Deutsch Aktuell 1I, Workbook - Teacher Edition, EMC/Paradigm Publishing, Customer Care Center, 875 Montreal Way, St. Paul, MN 55102, Order Phone: 800.328.1452, FAX: 800.328.4564, www.emcp.com, educate@emcp.com, ISBN: #978-0-82192-564-5 Price: $20.95
  • New College Dictionary German/English - English/German, American Map-Langenscheidt Publishing Group, Customer Service, 15 Tyger River Drive, Duncan, SC 29334, Phone: 800.432.6277, FAX: 888.773.7979, ISBN: #978-1-58573-518-1, Price: $49.95
    OR Standard Dictionary, ISBN: #978-0-88729-043-5, $19.95

For Fall 2009 Block students:

One each of the following textbooks are required for each student:

  • Auf Deutsch!, Level 2, Pupil's Edition, McDougal Littell, Customer Service Center, 1900 S. Batavia, Geneva, IL 60134, Order Phone: 800.462.6595, FAX: 888.872.8380, Product Information: 800.323.5435 ISBN: #978-0-618-02962-4, Title Code: 2-91177, Price: $67.95
  • Auf Deutsch!, Level 2, Workbook - Pupil's Edition, McDougal Littell, Customer Service Center, 1900 S. Batavia, Geneva, IL 60134, Order Phone: 800.462.6595, FAX: 888.872.8380, Product Information: 800.323.5435 ISBN: #978-0-618-02968-6, Title Code: 2-91183, Price: $1.50

One each of the following materials are required for each classroom:

  • New College Dictionary German/English - English/German, American Map-Langenscheidt Publishing Group, Customer Service, 15 Tyger River Drive, Duncan, SC 29334, Phone: 800.432.6277, FAX: 888.773.7979, ISBN: #978-1-58573-518-1, Price: $49.95
    OR Standard Dictionary, ISBN: #978-0-88729-043-5, $19.95
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.
Kentucky Enrollment Form

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