Attendance & Absence Policy
- Missing more than 3 classes in one semester will result in an “NA,” and you will not be allowed to take the final test.
- Attendance will be taken in each class.
- If you are unable to attend, send an email and notify the ombudsperson to communicate the reason for your absence.
- In cases of longer absences, a medical certificate is required, and the ombudsperson will handle the situation.
- All important materials, including slides and prep, will be posted on Toledo.
Course Structure
Chapters
- Das Wort, die Wörter – Focuses on vocabulary.
- Der Satz, die Sätze – Focuses on sentence structure.
Evaluations
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Continuous Assessment: Homework on vocabulary and grammar for chapters 1-2.
Deadline: October 22.
Weight: 2 points. -
Test 1: On chapters 1-4.
Date: December 3.
Weight: 4 points. -
Test 2: On chapters 1-6, including translation.
Date: March 17.
Weight: 4 points. -
Final Exam: Covers everything.
Date: May 12.
Weight: 10 points.
Retake Policy
- If you do not pass the course during the regular semester, there is a retake exam in August. It will be equivalent to the final exam, but with a different text.
Study Resources
Recommended Materials
- Dictionaries: Free online dictionaries (although the quality may be lower).
- Essential Grammar References:
- Essential German Grammar by Durrell.
- German Quickly: A Grammar for Reading German by Wilson.
Additional Support
- PLADO: Plattform Deutsche Online for active language skills.
- Nachrichtenleicht: Simplified German news items.
- Deutsche Welle: German learning platform for beginners.
Cultural and Learning Opportunities
- Stammtisch: A German language gathering held monthly on Tuesday evenings at Wereldcafé Coop in Leuven.
- Woche für Deutsch: October 15th event celebrating German language and culture.
- Deutsch in Leuven: Follow their Instagram and Facebook for updates on events.
Motivation
“Was immer du tun kannst oder wovon Du träumst — fange es an. In der Kühnheit liegt Genie, Macht & Magie.”
– Goethe