Course Planer GRMN 102
Course Name: GRMN 102 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Course Code: GRMN | Course Type (elective, major) Elective | Course Credits: 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class Timings: 11.00 am to 12.15 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays | Section: A | Student Meeting Hours: Office Hours: Thursdays, 1.45 to 2.45, Room 131 Online via Zoom: After appointment | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Instructor Name: Farid Ahmad | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A Note from the Instructor: The change in institutional character of FCC to accommodate the uncertainty of the pandemic has necessitated a model of ‘blended learning’ for our students. At FCC, ‘Blended Teaching’ will mean conducting classes as per the scheduled timetable, for half the student body on campus for a specific time period. That is, students with odd numbered roll numbers will be on campus for 1 week and then be replaced by students with even roll numbers for the next 1 week. Also, some students living in hostels will always be in-class/ on site and are expected to study in on campus classes. Instructors will continue to teach traditional F2Fon site/campus classes, as per the syllabus, but will simultaneously live stream a synchronous session for the other half, the off-Campus student body. For students who are unable to avail either of the above two options, i.e., who cannot join on campus or online classes due to issues of access, will have to be offered the same instructional tasks in asynchronous mode. This could mean over email, Moodle, smartphone, or even postal mail.
A brief introduction: After completing my studies from Germany, I am working as a German Language Instructor since 2007. From very beginning of my professional career, I have adopted the philosophy of teaching with a lot of interaction among the students and their active envelopment in leaning process through games, groupwork, presentations and the use of digital media in classroom. Teaching the German Language is for me a passion and to help students to pursue their dreams for higher education in Germany is my mission. For me a successful leaning means commitments to achieve the leaning objectives, punctuality and active participation in the class activities. I will be there for my students to help them to achieve their leaning objectives and to guide them for studies in abroad. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Instructor Contact Details Mobile: +92 322 66 06 251 Email: fareedahmad@fccollege.edu.pk Other: what ‘ s app , email and Moodle Office Hours _face to face: Thursdays, from 1.45 to 2.45 pm Room # 131 Office Hours _via Zoom: After appointment Guidelines for contacting Instructor: Please write me an email or send me message on what’s app, if you want to meet me other than above-mentioned time. You can also contact me via Zoom, after fixing an appointment. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Course Description Course Description The German language course system is based on the six levels defined in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and we are doing the basic level named A1. This means that the language skills you acquire in our courses can be measured objectively and are internationally comparable. The course system is standardized and transparent everywhere in the world. Once you have completed a level, you can continue to learn flexibly – in your own location in Germany or online. Our teaching methodology reflects the most recent knowledge in teaching and learning research. It is varied and communicative. Speaking, listening, reading and writing are practiced in situations based on real-life, using authentic texts.
This course intends to: Develop an elementary proficiency in German A1 and to prepare for the standard Goethe Test “ Start Deutsch 1”
Learning Outcomes for A1: By the end of the course, the students will be able to:
Pre-requisites if any: GRMN 101 or similar
Mode of Contact (Asynchronous/Synchronous): F2F and same time live streaming through Zoom and offline learning through Moodle and what’ s app.
Mode of Contact with Other Students: Moodle for the weekly tasks, Presentations, projects and assignments through Moodle, Padlet etc.
Email and What’s app for the quick response. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lab Resources (if relevant): NA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Program Objectives Addressed: Learning objectives on day basis has been mentioned below and each goal is attached with a new grammar topic as well. The Learning Objectives for Spring Semester 2021 (GRMN 102)
Lesson 7: Contacts
Day 01: Students can learn the small talk chunks for the first contact with unknown person. Day 02: Students can learn how to make the first contactconversation on the first day of job in a new company in Germany. Day 03: Students are able to learn how to make new contacts in a new city and are able reply a formal invitation for a fest in a new city.
Day 04: Students are able to make a first contact to learn German language with a new Tandem Partner.
Assessment: Project (weightage 10%) + Forum Discussion (Discussing: what to write in a profile, 5%)
Lesson 8: My Home
Day 05: Students can learn the furniture and rooms of a house and talk about their favorite room in house. Day 06: Students can search an apartment in Germany and compare the advertisements for the apartment. Day 07: Students can write an invitation for the home welcome party and can react on the invitation for the party. Day 08: The students can describe their house and ask about other’s opinion about the house.
Assessment: Assignment: to write a text on the topic of “My Home” (weightage 10%), Create mind map 5%
Lesson 9: Work
Day 09: Students can differentiate between work and leisure time activities and tell what is for them work and why it is important. Day 10: Students can learn to describe how their day at the university was. Day 11: Students can learn to do interviews of the fellows about their school and college life. Day 12: Students are able to read job advertisements and can tell the advantages and disadvantages of their part time job, if they do any. Day 13: Students can learn how to ask in German for a part time Job in a company on telephone. Assessment: create a video about your day (weightage 10%) + Forum Discussion 5%, (How to express yourself in past tense)
Lesson 10: Cloths and fashion
Day 14: Students can learn to tell which cloths they wear on which occasion. Day 15: Students can learn to buy cloths online. Day 16: Students can learn how to exchange the cloths that they bought but did not like it. Day 17: Students can do the cloth shopping in a boutique. Day 18: Students can do the cloth shopping in a shopping mall.
Day 19: Assessment: Midterm: Live Fashion show
(Weightage 15%), make a Poster 5%
Lesson 11: Healthy and Cheerful
Day 20: Students are able to discuss in Group about the advantages and disadvantages of doing dieting experiments. Day 21: Students can learn the parts of body and can tell their age, height and weight. Day 22: Students are able to understand the instruction of a sport exercise and also explain it. Day 23: Students can learn the basic conversation at doctor’s clinic; if some one has an accident and they can also understand what the doctor suggest them to do. Day 24: Students are able to have a small conversation at doctor’s clinic and follow the instructions of the doctor.
Assessment: create a video, A Diet experiment (weightage 10%)
Lesson 12: Holidays and Vacations
Day 25: Students can talk about different kinds of holidays.
Day 26: Students can understand the suggestions for a city tour and can understand the descriptions how to Reach these places. Day 27: Students are able to write a postcard from the holidays. Day 28: Students can write a blog that shares their experience for the holidays. Day 29: Students can prepare themselves for the Start 1 Exam Day 30: Students can prepare themselves for the Start 1 Exam Assessments: Writing a travel blog 5% Final Exam: Start Deutsch 1 (weightage 20%) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Grade Determination & Course Assessment as per FCC Policy: The assessment of the assignments will be according to the rubric and that will provided to the students before the assignment with a model assignment. The late submitted assignments will not considered without any solid reason of late. Grading Legend Below is the grading legend of FCCU (published in all catalogues and available on the FCCU website) as approved by the Academic Council and applies for Fall as well
The entire course is worth 100%, the breakup is as follows: 1 Assignment: 10% 1 Project 10% 2 Forum Discussion 10% 1 Midterm exam: 15% 2 create a video 20% 1 make a poster 05% 1 write a blog 05% 1 Make a mind map 05% 1 Final term exam: 20% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Course Policies
Attendance:
Students must attend all class meetings to assure the best possible grades; failure to do so will drastically affect the grade.. If a student fails to attend 75% of the lectures, he/she will not be allowed to appear in the Final Examination. Excused absence on account of sickness, family emergency and/or participation in university activities will not count towards class attendance. The weightage of the attendance will be 10% of the grade.
Exams and Quizzes etc.: The breakdown of the exams etc. is given in the table above.
Presentation: Students will give a Mini Presentation in German within a group of 2 persons. The total time of presentation will be 1 to 3 Minutes for each group.
Missed Exam: Students must take all the exams. If you do not appear in the exam you will be awarded zero point and your grade will be drastically affected. Make up-exam will not be given except verifiable incident.
Cheating and Plagiarism: There will be no tolerance for cheating/plagiarism. Any student caught cheating on the exam will be awarded zero point and may be dropped from the course. Detailed policy of classroom misconduct, cheating and plagiarism given in the Student Handbook will be strictly followed. Students are responsible for these directions given about dishonesty and plagiarism.
Changes to the Syllabus: This syllabus was designed to convey course information and requirements as accurately as possible. It is important to note however that it may be subject to change during the course depending on the needs of the class and other situational factors. Such changes would be for your benefit and you will be notified of them as soon as possible. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||