The problems of teaching German literature survey courses have increased in the 1970's because of the drop in enrollment in language classes in general. Previously German literature courses (at the University of Utah) covered large amounts of material superficially; they were designed to familiarize the student with names of authors, titles of…

Describes a course in German film offered by the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures at the University of Illinois. A sample syllabus is given, which includes a list of the films and textbooks used, as well as a selective listing of films available in the United States. (CFM)

This is a guide to a realization and appreciation of the German culture, gained through the use of oral and written German. Four areas of language instruction are emphasized: (1) listening, (2) speaking, (3) reading, and (4) writing. The guide is divided into five sections: (1) broad goals and performance objectives, which include a breakdown of…

This article examines the nature of course outlines and the means of attaining a more explicit and comprehensive elaboration of course objectives. A course outline format is suggested, listing 11 items of information. Two German courses are outlined in detail in five major areas. They include: (1) phonology, (2) morphology, (3) syntax, (4)…

This guide presents a rationale for quality foreign language programs and examines what might constitute a quality foreign language program. The following questions are discussed: reasons for foreign language study, kind of student and type of instruction necessary, objectives and application of FL study. The articulation of the foreign language…

This guide is a documentation of the curricular components which evolved during a two-year pilot course in one of the senior high schools of Prince George's County, Maryland. It is a one-semester, nonsequential course intended for students desiring an introduction to the language without in-depth exposure. The objectives of such a course involve…

This guide for teachers of German emphasizes the primacy of listening and speaking skills at all levels of instruction. Contents include information on: (1) philosophy and ultimate goals, (2) student recruitment, (3) program sequence, (4) English in the classroom, (5) grammar, (6) articulation, (7) independent study, (8) grouping for…

The guide is designed to assist elementary school German teachers by giving suggestions on the nature of material, structure, and sequence of linguistic items to be introduced in the first year. It contains suggestions for 10 teaching units, each containing vocabulary, grammar items, cultural information, songs and rhymes to reinforce vocabulary…

Alberta's curriculum guide for a two-year German program to begin in grade 7 or 8 outlines the program's philosophy and rationale, goals and objectives, minimum expectations for communication skill development and cultural understanding, required and elective content and themes, recommended instructional materials, suggested time allotments,…

A PROGRAM OF CURRICULUM REVISION HAS RESULTED IN A CURRICULUM GUIDE WHICH DELINEATES THE AIMS, TECHNIQUES, CONTENT, AND SCOPE OF GERMAN INSTRUCTION AT EACH LEVEL OF A 4-LEVEL SEQUENCE IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOLS OF NEW YORK CITY. A MODIFIED AUDIOLINGUAL APPROACH IS STRESSED AND SPECIFIC TECHNIQUES ARE SUGGESTED FOR TEACHING LISTENING, SPEAKING,…

These guidelines discuss general concerns of second language instruction and problems related to the teaching of specific languages. Included are materials for use with average and superior students. The modern language program is discussed in terms of objectives, scope, and sequence. French, Spanish, German, and Russian sections cover the scope…

This 68-item annotated bibliography is composed of materials for teaching German language arts at the elementary and secondary levels. For each of the entries, the following information is indicated: target language, educational level, material type, content area, title, date of publication, author/developer, publisher and availability…

This guide consists of a set of goals and learning outcomes for the entire secondary German program, with emphasis on practical application of present-day spoken and written German. The goals and outcomes are divided so as to provide a suitable structure for course development and materials selection at the local level. The importance of…

The Prince George's County, Maryland Board of Education developed this curriculum guide for teaching German to high school students in a 3-level culturally-based audiolingual program. A brief introduction consists of teacher recommendations, guided study period suggestions, and an article reflecting a teaching philosophy. Following are three…

The objectives, content, methods, and scope of German instruction for each level of a 3-year FLES program are delineated in this curriculum guide. In the first part, an audiolingual approach is advocated, and specific techniques are suggested for teaching language skills, grammatical structures, and cultural backgrounds. Also discussed are the use…