Experience Germany
December 2nd – 13th, 2019
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Outline
Outline .................................................................................................... 2
1. Welcome ........................................................................................ 3
2. Contact .......................................................................................... 4
3. HU Campus Map – Campus Mitte ....................................................... 5
4. Program Overview ........................................................................... 6
5. Syllabus German Language Course .................................................... 7
6. Culture Class .................................................................................. 9
7. Cultural Program Preview ............................................................... 10
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1. Welcome
Dear students of The University of Sydney,
We hereby officially welcome you to the HUWISU “Experience Germany” course at
Humboldt‐Universität zu Berlin. We look forward to spending an interesting and
engaging time with you throughout your course.
All relevant information on the program and your course will be provided via Moodle.
You will have access to readings, general information on your courses, the HUWISU
cultural program etc.
How to use Moodle?
First you must successfully complete the online registration via the HUWISU website
https://huwisu.de/. From there you will receive detailed information via email on how
to create a Moodle account and how to sign up for the Moodle course “Experience
Germany 2019”.
If you have any questions before your departure or during your time in Berlin, the
HUWISU Team will gladly answer your questions.
Your HUWISU Team
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2. Contact
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin International Department/ Abteilung Internationales Unter den Linden 6, 10099 Berlin Room 2242, 1st mezzanine floor (Z1) Email: [email protected]
HUWISU Coordinators Pierre Steuer Tel: +49 (0)30 2093 46730 Email: [email protected] Sanja Müssig Tel: +49 (0)30 2093 46738 Email: [email protected] Carmen Opolski Tel: +49 (0)30 2093 46734 Email: [email protected]
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3. HU Campus Map – Campus Mitte
Main Building Unter den Linden 6 (UL6) HUWISU office (Room 2242) 1st mezzanine floor (Z1)
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4. Program Overview
Week 2 (December, 9th – 13th) Mo, 9.12. Tue, 10.12. We, 11.12. Thu, 12.12. Fr, 13.12. Sa, 14.12. 9.00 am – 12.30 pm German Language Course
9.00 am – 12.30 pm German Language Course
9.00 am – 12.30 pm German Language Course
9.00 am – 12.30 pm German Language Course
9.00 am – 12.30 pm German Language Course
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1.30 – 5 pm Overview: Political and Party System of Germany
1.30 – 5 pm Experience Culture through Museums
1.30 – 5 pm Overview: Political and Party System of Germany
1.30 – 5 pm Experience Culture through Museums
Farewell
Social Activity
Sun, 1.12
Arrival Week 1 (December, 2nd – 6th) Mo, 2.12. Tue, 3.12. We, 4.12. Thu, 5.12. Fr, 6.12. Sa, 7.12. So, 8.12. 9.00 am Official Welcome
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10.45 am –12.30 pm German Language Course
9.00 am – 12.30 pm German Language Course
9.00 am – 12.30 pm German Language Course
9.00 am – 12.30 pm German Language Course
9.00 am – 12.30 pm German Language Course
Lunch
Social Activity
1.30 - 5 pm German Social Market Economy
1.30 – 5 pm Overview: German History
1.30 – 5 pm German Social Market Economy
1.30 – 5 pm Overview: German History
Social Activity
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5. Syllabus German Language Course
Material: "Pluspunkt Deutsch" A1.1, textbook and workbook as well as copies/videos and listening exercises from other sources (e.g. Berliner Platz, studio d/ studio 21) Week 1 (December, 2nd – 6th)
Learning Outcomes Structures Activities/Media
Situations/Functions Grammar, Tools Approaches, Skills The students are able to /
know: The students are able to / know:
Used / explained in the classroom:
Mo, 2.12
introduce themselves and others.
ask questions. recite the alphabet and
understand, spell their own names.
numbers up to 10.
conjugate verbs in singular (heißen, kommen, wohnen, machen…). ask questions using interrogatives (wer, was, wie, wo, woher). prepositions "aus", "in"
class discussion. partner work. listening (CD), visual material (introducing oneself). phonetics: particularities of pronunciation in German (Umlaut, ch, sp, st, eu, au …). short writing exercise.
Tue, 3.12
exchange greetings. important vocabular concerning food/drinks, objects in a room, teaching material (books, pens etc.). numbers up to 20. describe things with adjectives.
ask "Wie geht‘s?" / "How are you" and answer options (du vs. Sie). use definite articles. use of prepositions "mit", "ohne". dichotomy pairs such as "gut/schlecht", "groß/klein", "teuer/billig", "schön/hässlich" etc.
repetition games, class discussion. pair work and work in small groups. visual material (adjectives and objects). "Hallo-wie-geht`s-Rap".
Wed, 4.12
numbers up to 100. define categories: "Was ist das?" / "What’s this?" understand price quotations, talk about the price. provide and understand simple directions.
use indefinite articles, negation ("kein" versus "nicht“), Yes-/No-questions, "mein, dein". ask "Wie viel kostet…?" / "How much is…". describe directions (rechts, links, geradeaus). ordinal numbers (1., 2., 3.).
listening/speaking, games with numbers. class discussion, pair work (questions and answers), work in small groups (situations at a flea market/when shopping). simple model texts and exercises.
Thu, 5.12
describe activities, understand and use questions and work instructions ("classroom language"). name places and buildings in Berlin. write a postcard from Berlin.
weekdays. write coherent, short texts on the basis of models, syntax (verb position).
Progress check I (written) work in small groups: short dialogues. phonetics: long and short vowels. visual material. writing exercise.
Fri, 6.12
talk about "haben" / "have" (vocabulary for family members, everyday objects). order and pay in a café and restaurant.
accusative case. "möchte" / "would like to".
reading and listening, video, class discussion, pair work (questions with "haben" / "have"). group work with presentations ("at a restaurant").
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Week 2 (December, 9th – 13th)
Learning Outcomes Structures Activities/Media Situations/Functions Grammar, Tools Working methods, Skills The students are able to /
know: The students are able to / know:
Used / explained in the classroom:
Mo, 9.12
talk about family members and other people (age, features, relationships, activities, some job titles).
all possessive articles in nominative and accusative. some new verbs, some irregular verbs, "mögen".
plenum and work in small groups, video material. write short texts about people.
Tue, 10.12
talk about time. make appointments (private and formal). talk about opening hours, museums etc.
time indications, models of dialogues, possibilities of agreement and disagreement, examples of "nach", "in + accusative" and "zum/zur".
repetition games reading, listening and speaking (plenum, small groups). work with model texts. consolidation of phonetics: l and r.
Wed, 11.12
talk about daily routine. some separable verbs. Progress check II plenum: model texts and exercises, video material. pair work (speaking)
Thu, 12.12
talk about activities, preferences and the own situation in Berlin.
strengthening the usage of the prepositions of directions. modal verbs "können", "müssen" und "wollen".
plenum, reading, listening and grammar exercises. work in small groups.
Fri, 13.12
consolidate the structures learned. understand the usage of grammatical tenses in German (theoretical). improve the intonation and fluency. play a small scene of the past two weeks (role-play).
examples of the perfect tense and past tense of "sein" and "haben". the complete system of conjugated forms in the present tense usage/consolidation of modal particles, common in spoken language, such as "denn", "ja", "aber"
Review on basic topics as required. outlook on the usage of grammatical tenses in German. work in plenary session (discussion lead by the teacher). exercises for fluent speaking. work in small groups, presentation.
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6. Culture Class
In addition to your German language class you will have to sign up for two culture
classes. (Language of instruction: English).
How to sign up for your culture classes?
You will have to sign up for your culture classes via Moodle. The instructions on how
to create a Moodle account and sign up for the course will be sent to you in a
separate email.
You will be asked to choose and rank three culture classes. From there you will be
placed according to your selection and the course capacity. We will let you know
which culture class you are in via email shortly before the start of the course.
Topics
GERMAN SOCIAL MARKET ECONOMY (4.12 and 6.12)
Germany is a powerful exporter in various economic sectors and a large industrial
power with global significance. However, Germany would not be a global leader
without its social welfare system called the “Social Market Economy.” In this class,
students learn how Germany gained power after World War II and the relationship
between capitalism and social welfare.
OVERVIEW: GERMAN HISTORY (5.12 and 7.12)
A lecture, with an overview of the socio-historic, religious struggles and political
history that shaped Germany as a nation and an introduction of represented idealism
that contributed to the making of the "German Nation".
OVERVIEW: POLITICAL AND PARTY SYSTEM OF GERMANY (10.12 and 12.12)
A study of the structure of the party system in Germany and current political debates
in Germany, as well as a comparison to the political system of the USA.
EXPERIENCE CULTURE THROUGH MUSEUMS (11.12 and 13.12)
Get to know relevant key aspects of Berlin’s museological landscape and understand
how memories are kept alive.
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7. Social Program Preview
The HUWISU “Experience Germany” program aims to give all participants an
unforgettable stay here in Berlin. Therefore, we invite you to take part in our diverse
social program which includes excursions, sports activities and social gatherings.
An overview of all planned activities including the dates and times will be provided
shortly before the program starts. In the meantime, here is a sneak peak of some of
the many events offered during HUWISU’s cultural program in December…
Campus Tour
You’ll get to know Humboldt-Universität zu
Berlin. We will show you around campus
and provide you with interesting and useful
insights (mensa, library, HUWISU office…).
Berlin City Tour
Discover Berlin and its famous sights
during the tour through the city center of
Berlin!
Don’t forget to bring your camera
Ice Skating
What would be a winter without ice skating,
a fun outdoor sport activity for everyone;
even for those who have never been on
ice-skates before?!
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Christmas Market
Nothing is better to get in the mood for
Christmas than spending a nice evening on
one of Berlin’s Christmas markets enjoying
mulled wine and typical Christmas candies.
Potsdam Day Trip
Potsdam, the capital of the Federal State
Brandenburg, is well-known for its
charming cultural landscape dotted with
places and historic gardens, which have
been on the *UNESCO’s World Heritage*
list since 1990. We will see famous sights
like ‘Nikolaikirche’, the old town hall and
the ‘Holländisches Viertel’. Potsdam is
definitely worth a visit!
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