SFT11507 German Language I (Autumn 2010)

The course has three parts:

a)     Grammar I
b)    Written proficiency
c)     Phonetics and regional variety

Grammar 1:
Basic aspects of the German language system with special focus on morphology.

Written proficiency:
Norwegian and German are contrasted on a practical level with great emphasis on basic standard-language grammar, in particular morphology and practical syntax. The aim is to achieve functional usage.

Phonetics and regional variety:
This part comprises an articulatory description of the individual German standard sounds as well as those phonetic phenomena that are most problematic to Norwegian learners of German. Practical examples of regional varieties are presented.

Portfolio and written exam

Portfolio:
Two individual contributions handed in by given deadlines.

A 5-hour written exam:
The candidate¿s knowledge of grammar, phonetics and written proficiency is tested. A number of questions are given to have the students show that they are familiar with and can account for the grammar syllabus. There are also 6-8 questions from the theoretical reading. Written proficiency is tested through a short translation of unknown text from Norwegian into German, asking the student to comment on particular contrastive phenomena. No aids permitted.

One mark is given for both parts, where the written examination is the primary basis for the mark and the portfolio is used to adjust the result (no more than one step up or down) on a grading scale from A to F.

Grammar I and written proficiency

Reiten, Håvard: Tysk grammatikk. Oslo: Aschehoug 1995. Pp 7-23, 25-143, 187-232, 259-266 and 267-271

Phonetics

Lundemo, Frode; Deutshce Phonetik. Local print, latest ed.

Additionally, a practical phonetics course.