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Grade 12 German (40S)

A Course for Independent Study

Field Validation Version

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A Course for Independent Study

Field Validation Version

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Grade 12 German (40S) : a course for independent study —Field validation version

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Introduction 1Overview 3What Will You Learn in This Course? 4How Is This Course Organized? 4What Resources Will You Need for This Course? 5Who Can Help You with This Course? 8How Will You Know How Well You Are Learning? 9How Much Time Will You Need to Complete This Course? 14When and How Will You Submit Completed Assignments? 15What Are the Guide Graphics For? 18Module Cover Sheets 19

Module 1: German Contributions to the World 1Introduction 3Lesson 1: The Nobel Prize 7Lesson 2: German Recipients of the Nobel Prize 17Lesson 3: German Inventions and Innovations 31Lesson 4: German-Speaking Immigrants to Canada 45Lesson 5: German Films 61Lesson 6: Review and Practice 71Lesson 7: German Art: Music 81Lesson 8: Classical German Literature: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe 99Lesson 9: Classical German Literature: Friedrich Schiller 111Lesson 10: German Literature: Günter Grass 127Lesson 11: German Literature: Fables and Fairy Tales 139Lesson 12: Midterm Examination Preview 155Module 1 Answer Key for Übungen 1

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Module 2: Ten Turning Points in German History 1Introduction 3Lesson 1: The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest 7Lesson 2: Charles the Great (Charlemagne) 21Lesson 3: The Investiture Controversy 37Lesson 4: Friedrich I. Barbarossa 47Lesson 5: Martin Luther 61Lesson 6: Review and Practice 79Lesson 7: The Thirty Years War (1618–1648) 87Lesson 8: Friedrich the Great (1712–1786) 99Lesson 9: The Influence of Napoleon on the Germans 111Lesson 10: From the Congress of Vienna to the Frankfurt Paulskirche (1815–1848) 123Lesson 11: Otto von Bismarck 135Lesson 12: Final Examination Preview 151Module 2 Answer Key for Übungen 1

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Introduction

I n t r o d u C t I o n

Overview

Welcome to Grade 12 German. This course was developed for students who have already completed Grade 11 German and have a growing knowledge of the language. In the Grade 11 German course, you had an opportunity to advance your command of the German language. In this course, you will continue to add many new words to your German vocabulary, as well as develop a more in-depth understanding of the structure of the language. In doing so, you will enhance your ability to speak, read, and write in German, and expand your understanding of the language.

Given that approximately 100 million people worldwide consider German to be their first language, your developing German language skills may help you to establish relationships with German-speaking people across the globe. Not only can your knowledge of this language assist you in your international travels, but it can also help you to communicate with the many Manitobans who speak German, including Hutterites, Mennonites, and newcomers to Canada who have originated from German-speaking lands. A greater ability to communicate in the German language can also provide you with various opportunities, including tourism, business, employment, and an enjoyment of the arts and literature.

As a student enrolled in a distance learning course, you have taken on the dual role of a student and a teacher. As a student, you are responsible for mastering the lessons and completing the learning activities and assignments. As a teacher, you are responsible for checking your work carefully, noting your areas of weakness, and motivating yourself to succeed.

This course is meant to be interesting and educational. It was developed by a group of educators who believe that language learning can be a lot of fun, even when you are learning independently.

The following information will help you to navigate your way through the course and the work you must complete in order to earn your course credit.

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What Will You Learn in This Course?

In the Grade 12 German course, you will read and listen to audio recordings of German text on a wide range of topics. You will have opportunities to learn about the origins of some of Germany’s most important contributions to the world, including the contributions of German Nobel Prize winners, inventors and innovators, and artists. You will explore German film, music, literature, and well-known German fables and fairy tales. In addition, you will learn about defining moments in the history of Germany that have changed and shaped this country’s historical direction and contributed to making Germany what it is today.

Throughout the course, you will also strengthen and expand your knowledge of German vocabulary and grammar and your ability to communicate clearly in German.

How Is This Course Organized?

The Grade 12 German course is divided into the following two modules:QQ Module 1: German Contributions to the WorldQQ Module 2: Ten Turning Points in German History

Each module in this course consists of 12 lessons. You need to make your way through the lessons in the order they are presented in the course.

Most lessons showcase German text on a given topic, vocabulary lists (Wortschatzliste) drawn from the featured text, with English translations, as well as clear explanations of grammatical rules that are essential to meaningful communication in German. The lessons include Übungen (learning activities) that will help you to practise, understand, and learn grammatical rules (Grammatikübungen). They will also help you to complete your Aufgaben (assignments) and the midterm and final examinations.

Lessons 1 to 5 and Lessons 7 to 11 in each module of this course are organized as follows:QQ Introduction: Each lesson begins by telling you what you will be focusing

on in the lesson. QQ Lesson: The main body of the lesson is made up of the content that you need

to learn. It contains text, images, explanations, and completed examples of grammar exercises.

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QQ Audio Files: Each lesson includes German text on a given topic recorded on the Grade 12 German Independent Study Audio Files, which are required for the course. Listening to the German audio recordings on a wide range of topics while following along in the written text will help you to develop your ear for the language.

QQ Wortschatzliste (Vocabulary List): English translations are provided for the key words drawn from the German audio files and text featured in a given lesson.

QQ Grammatikübungen (Grammar Exercises): Many of the listening and reading tasks are followed by grammar exercises, which are mainly a review of the fundamental concepts of German grammar. Whenever possible, the exercises concentrate on connecting the grammar with the text you have read and heard.

QQ Übungen (Learning Activities): Most lessons include one or more Übungen that will help you to learn about the lesson topics and prepare you for the assignments and examinations. Once you have completed a learning activity, check your responses against those provided in the Answer Keys for Übungen found at the end of the applicable module. You will not submit the completed learning activities to your tutor/marker.

QQ Aufgaben (Assignments): Most lessons include an Aufgabe. Once you have completed an assignment, please keep it in a safe place until it is time to submit it to your tutor/marker for assessment. You will submit all your completed assignments to your tutor/marker for assessment at the end of Lessons 5 and 11 of each module, following the instructions provided in this course Introduction. The Aufgaben are worth 60 percent of your final mark in this course.

Lessons 6 and 12 in each module of this course are review lessons. They will help you to assess your progress in this course and to prepare for either the midterm examination or the final examination.

What Resources Will You Need for This Course?

You do not need a textbook for this course. All the content is fully developed directly within the course and in the audio files that accompany the course. You will, however, need access to a variety of resources.

You will require access to an email account if you plan toQQ communicate with your tutor/marker by emailQQ use Blackboard Learn to submit your completed assignments

A valid email account is required for your Blackboard Learn profile. The website address for Blackboard Learn is https://bblearn.merlin.mb.ca/. You were issued a username and password when you registered for this course.


The required and optional resources for this course are identified below.

Required Resources

For this course, you will need access to the following resources. If you do not have access to one or more of these resources, contact your tutor/marker.Q English-German dictionary: You may use a dictionary while working on

this course. You may also use a bilingual print dictionary while writing the midterm and final examinations. Access to an electronic dictionary will not be allowed during the examinations.

Q Q Audio-recording equipment: In Aufgabe 1.5, you will record an oral assignment and submit the audio recording (Audio-Aufnahme) to your tutor/marker for assessment. Alternatively, you may complete the oral assignment in a phone conversation with your tutor/marker.

Q Q Equipment to listen to audio files: Throughout this course, you will have opportunities to listen to recordings of the German text included in the lessons. The set of audio recordings, entitled Grade 12 German Independent Study Audio Files, is available on Blackboard Learn at https://bblearn.merlin.mb.ca/. If you do not have access to the Internet, or if you need a copy of the audio files, contact the Independent Study Option (ISO) office at 1-800-465-9915.

Audio FilesModule 1: German Contributions to the World

Audio—M1, L1: Der NobelpreisAudio—M1, L2: Deutsche NobelpreisträgerAudio—M1, L3: Deutsche Erfindungen und Innovationen Audio—M1, L4: Deutschsprachige Einwanderer in KanadaAudio—M1, L5: Der deutsche FilmAudio—M1, L7: Deutsche Kunst: MusikAudio—M1, L8: Klassische deutsche Literatur: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Audio—M1, L9: Klassische deutsche Literatur: Friedrich SchillerAudio—M1, L10: Deutsche Literatur: Günther GrassAudio—M1, L11: Deutsche Literatur: Fabeln und Märchen

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Audio Files (continued)Module 2: Ten Turning Points in German History

Audio—M2, L1: Die Schlacht im Teutoburger Wald (Varusschlacht/Hermannsschlacht)Audio—M2, L2: Karl der GroßeAudio—M2, L3: Der Investiturstreit und der Gang nach CanossaAudio—M2, L4: Friedrich I. BarbarossaAudio—M2, L5: Martin LutherAudio—M2, L7: Der Dreißigjährige Krieg (1618–1648)Audio—M2, L8: Friedrich der Große (1712–1786)Audio—M2, L9: Napoleon und die DeutschenAudio—M2, L10: Vom Wiener Kongress zur Frankfurter Paulskirche (1815–1848)Audio—M2, L11: Otto von Bismarck—der „Eiserne Kanzler“Audio—M2, L12: Zu spät (von Dr. Nanda Höfel)

Optional Resources

It would be helpful if you had access to the following resources.Q Photocopier/scanner: If you had access to a photocopier/scanner, you could

make a copy of your assignments before submitting them so that if your tutor/marker wants to discuss an assignment with you over the phone, each of you will have a copy. It would also allow you to continue studying or to complete further lessons while your original work is with the tutor/marker. Photocopying or scanning your assignments will also ensure that you keep a copy in case the originals are lost.

Q Q Computer with Internet access: Some lessons suggest website links for sources of information or for supplementary reading. If you do not have Internet access, you will still be able to complete the course, but you will need to find different ways of accessing information.

Internet Safety

If you choose to use the Internet to do research, be safe. The Internet is a valuable source of information and should be used responsibly. Talk to your parents/guardians about Internet safety, and use the following guidelines when going online:QQ Choose a user name that does not tell your name, gender, age, or other

personal details.QQ Never give anyone private information.QQ Do not answer emails from strangers.QQ If someone asks you to keep your relationship with him or her a secret, stop

talking to the person and immediately tell your parent/guardian.QQ Do not email or post pictures or files to anyone.

The above is not a complete list because no list can possibly cover all dangerous situations. Use your common sense and be careful.


Who Can Help You with This Course?

Taking an independent study course is different from taking a course in a classroom. Instead of relying on the teacher to tell you to complete a learning activity or an assignment, you must tell yourself to be responsible for your learning and for meeting deadlines. There are, however, two people who can help you be successful in this course: your tutor/marker and your learning partner.

Your Tutor/Marker

Tutor/markers are experienced educators who tutor independent study students and mark assignments and examinations. When you are having difficulty with something in this course, contact your tutor/marker, who is there to help you. Your tutor/marker’s name and contact information were sent to you with this course. You can also obtain this information in the Who Is My Tutor/Marker? section of the distance learning website at www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/dl/iso/.

Your Learning Partner

A learning partner is someone you choose who will help you learn. It may be someone who knows something about German, but it doesn’t have to be. A learning partner could be someone else who is taking this course, a teacher, a parent or guardian, a sibling, a friend, or anybody else who can help you. Most importantly, a learning partner should be someone with whom you feel comfortable and who will support you as you work through this course.

Your learning partner can help keep you on schedule with coursework, read the course with you, check your work, look at your learning activities and respond to them, or help you make sense of the assignments. You may even study for your examinations with your learning partner. If you and your learning partner are taking the same course, however, your assignment work should not be identical.


Plagiarism

Plagiarism IS a big deal with serious consequences, so it’s important that you understand what it is and how to avoid it.

What is plagiarism? In brief, plagiarism is taking someone’s ideas or words and presenting them as if they are your own.

How can you avoid plagiarism?QQ Begin your research early. Research takes time. Allow enough time to search for,

evaluate, and read sources, and to get help if you need it. Always document your sources immediately.

QQ Present your research by quoting and paraphrasing. Q When you use a quote, you use the exact same words with quotation marks,

and you indicate exactly where it came from. Q When you paraphrase, you rewrite an author’s idea using your own words

and you do not use quotation marks (but you also make sure to state clearly whose idea it is).

QQ Learn how to use different citation styles. QQ Give credit where credit is due. Never pretend someone else’s idea is your own.

How Will You Know How Well You Are Learning?

You will know how well you are learning by how well you complete the learning activities, assignments, and examinations.

Übungen (Learning Activities)

The Übungen in this course will help you to review and practise what you have learned in the lessons. You will not submit the completed learning activities to your tutor/marker. Instead, you will complete the learning activities and compare your responses to those provided in the Answer Key for Übungen found at the end of each module.

Make sure you complete each learning activity. Doing so will not only help you to practise what you have learned, but will also prepare you to complete your assignments and examinations successfully. Many of the questions on the examinations will be similar to the questions in the learning activities. Remember that you will not submit your completed learning activities to your tutor/marker.


Aufgaben (Assignments)

Each module in this course contains assignments, which you will complete and submit to your tutor/marker for assessment. You are not expected to submit each Aufgabe one at a time; rather, you will submit several Aufgaben together, following the instructions provided later in this course Introduction. Please note that you will need to include the applicable Cover Sheet when you submit your assignments. The Cover Sheets are provided at the end of this Introduction.

The tutor/marker will mark your assignments and return them to you. Remember to keep all marked assignments until you have finished the course, so that you can use them to study for your examinations. The assignments are worth a total of 60 percent of your final course mark.

Audio Recording or Oral Reading In one assignment (Aufgaben 1.5), you will be asked to audio record your

own reading of German text and submit your audio recording to your tutor/marker. If you would rather complete the oral assignment in a phone conversation, contact your tutor/marker to schedule a suitable time to do this.

You can obtain information about audio-recording options in the Grading and Evaluation section of the distance learning website at www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/dl/iso/.

Extended ResponsesIn some Aufgaben, you will be writing extended responses in German, using the following guidelines and assessment rubric.

GuidelinesQQ Write one paragraph (100 to 120 words in length) that clearly responds to the

question provided.QQ Your extended response must be typed or word-processed (double spaced). QQ Attach all notes and drafts to the completed assignment.

Assessment RubricYour tutor/marker will use the following rubric to assess all your extended responses in this course. Your tutor/marker will assign from 1 to 4 marks for each of the five assessment categories identified in the first column of the following assessment rubric, for a possible total of 20 marks. Follow the assessment rubric carefully as you draft and write each extended response. If you have questions, contact your tutor/marker.


Assessment Rubric for Extended ResponseAssessment Categories

4 Marks 3 Marks 2 Marks 1 Mark Marks

Content and Ideas

The central idea is presented creatively and logically. The student extends the central idea to a broader context and/or clearly articulates a personal point of view.

The central idea is presented in a coherent manner.

The central idea is presented in a somewhat coherent manner.

The central idea is presented in an incoherent or vague manner.

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Vocabulary (use of German vocabulary from the reading text, the Wortschatzliste, and other sources)

A wide range of vocabulary is used creatively and effectively to communicate the central idea.

Vocabulary is used effectively to communicate the central idea.

Vocabulary is used to communicate the central idea.

A narrow range of vocabulary is used.

/4Grammar (use of grammatical concepts to communicate the central idea)

The student correctly and effectively uses a wide range of grammatical concepts to communicate the central idea.

The student uses a narrow range of grammatical concepts to communicate the central idea.Grammatical errors are present but do not affect the meaning of the text.

Grammatical errors are present and interfere with the reading of the text.

Grammatical errors make it difficult to understand the idea(s) presented in the text.

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Assessment Rubric for Extended Response (continued)Assessment Categories

4 Marks 3 Marks 2 Marks 1 Mark Marks

Paragraph Structurea) State the

central idea in a precise topic sentence.

b) Explain and develop the main idea.

c) Offer a range of examples to clarify or illustrate the main idea further.

d) Explain how these examples relate to the central idea and/or relate the central idea to a broader context.

Ideas are developed sequentially and logically to communicate the central idea. The elements of the text work together seamlessly.

Ideas are developed sequentially and coherently to communicate the central idea.

Ideas are presented in a somewhat logical and coherent manner to communicate the central idea.

The paragraph structure does not support the development of a central idea.

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Spelling (The tutor/marker will take into account the frequency and variety of errors, as well as the complexity of the text.)

The text contains very few spelling errors. These errors do not interfere with the meaning of the text.

The text contains a variety of spelling errors that do not interfere with the meaning of the text.

The text contains a variety of spelling errors that interfere with the meaning of the text.

The text contains a wide range of spelling errors that render the text ambiguous or unclear.

/4Total /20


Midterm and Final Examinations

This course contains a midterm examination and a final examination.

QQ The midterm examination is based on Module 1, and is worth 20 percent of your final course mark. You will write the midterm examination when you have completed Module 1.

QQ The final examination is based on Modules 1 and 2, and is worth 20 percent of your final course mark. You will write the final examination when you have completed Module 2.

To do well on the examinations, you should review all the work you completed in this course, including all the Übungen and Aufgaben. Lesson 6 of Modules 1 and 2 will give you an opportunity to review and practise what you have learned in the preceding lessons. Lesson 12 of Module 1 will give you a preview of the midterm examination, and Lesson 12 of Module 2 will give you a preview of the final examination.

The questions in the examination preview lessons are similar to those in the actual examinations you will be writing. The answer keys provided for these lessons will enable you to check your responses. This will give you the confidence you need to do well on your examinations. You do not need to submit your work for the examination preview lessons to your tutor/ marker.

The two examinations are worth a total of 40 percent of your final course mark. You will write both examinations under supervision.

Requesting Your ExaminationsYou are responsible for making arrangements to have the examinations sent to your proctor from the ISO office. Please make arrangements before you finish Module 1 to write the midterm examination. Likewise, you should begin arranging for your final examination before you finish Module 2.

To write your examinations, you need to make the following arrangements:Q If you are attending school, your examination will be sent to your school

as soon as all the applicable assignments have been submitted. You should make arrangements with your school’s ISO school facilitator to determine a date, time, and location to write the examination. For more information on examination procedures, please contact your ISO school facilitator or visit the Grading and Evaluation section of the distance learning website at www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/dl/iso/.

www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/dl/iso/


Q If you are not attending school, check the Examination Request Form for options available to you. The form was mailed to you with this course. Three weeks before you are ready to write the examination, fill in the Examination Request Form and mail, fax, or email it to

ISO Office 555 Main Street Winkler MB R6W 1C4 Fax: 1-204-325-1719 Toll-Free Telephone: 1-800-465-9915 Email: [email protected]

How Much Time Will You Need to Complete This Course?

Learning through independent study has several advantages over learning in the classroom. You are in charge of how you learn and you can choose how quickly you will complete the course. You can complete as many lessons as you wish in a single session. You do not have to wait for your teacher or classmates.

From the date of your registration, you have a maximum of 12 months to complete this course, but the pace at which you proceed is up to you. Read the following suggestions on how to pace yourself.

Chart A: Semester 1

If you want to start this course in September and complete it in January, you can follow the timeline suggested below.

Module Completion Date

Module 1 and Midterm Examination End of OctoberModule 2 and Final Examination Beginning of January

Chart B: Semester 2

If you want to start this course in January and complete it in June, you can follow the timeline suggested below.


Module 1 and Midterm Examination End of MarchModule 2 and Final Examination End of May


Chart C: Full School Year (Not Semestered)

If you want to start this course in September and complete it in June, you can follow the timeline suggested below.


Module 1 and Midterm Examination Beginning of JanuaryModule 2 and Final Examination End of May

Timelines

Do not wait until the last minute to complete your work, since your tutor/marker may not be available to mark it immediately. It may take a few weeks for your tutor/marker to assess your work and return it to you or to your school.

If you need this course to graduate this school year, remember to schedule and complete your final examination by May 31.

When and How Will You Submit Completed Assignments?

When to Submit Assignments

While working on this course, you will submit completed assignments to your tutor/marker four times. Each time you send assignments, you must include the applicable Cover Sheet, which you will find at the end of this Introduction. The following chart shows you exactly what assignments you will be submitting and when you will submit them.

Submission of AssignmentsSubmission Modules Assignments You Will Submit

1 Module 1 (First Half) (Lessons 1 to 5)

Module 1 (First Half) Cover Sheet Aufgabe 1.1 Aufgabe 1.2 Aufgabe 1.3 Aufgabe 1.4 Aufgabe 1.5

2 Module 1 (Second Half) (Lessons 7 to 11)

Module 1 (Second Half) Cover Sheet Aufgabe 1.6 Aufgabe 1.7 Aufgabe 1.8 Aufgabe 1.9 Aufgabe 1.10

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Submission of Assignments (continued)Submission Modules Assignments You Will Submit

3 Module 2 (First Half) (Lessons 1 to 5)

Module 2 (First Half) Cover Sheet Aufgabe 2.1 Aufgabe 2.2 Aufgabe 2.3 Aufgabe 2.4 Aufgabe 2.5

4 Module 2 (Second Half) (Lessons 7 to 11)

Module 2 (Second Half) Cover Sheet Aufgabe 2.6 Aufgabe 2.7 Aufgabe 2.8 Aufgabe 2.9 Aufgabe 2.10

How to Submit Assignments

In this course, you have the choice of submitting your assignments either by mail or electronically.QQ Mail: Each time you mail something, you must include the print version of

the applicable Cover Sheet (found at the end of this Introduction).QQ Electronic submission: Each time you submit something electronically,

you must include an electronic version of the applicable Cover Sheet. You can use the Cover Sheets available on Blackboard Learn (https://bblearn.merlin.mb.ca/), or you can scan the Cover Sheet located at the end of this Introduction.

Complete the information at the top of each Cover Sheet before submitting it along with your assignments.

Submitting Your Assignments by Mail If you choose to mail your completed assignments, please photocopy/scan

all the materials first so that you will have a copy of your work in case it goes missing. You will need to place the applicable module Cover Sheet and assignments in an envelope, and address it to ISO Tutor/Marker 555 Main Street Winkler MB R6W 1C4

Your tutor/marker will mark your work and return it to you by mail.


Submitting Your Assignments Electronically Assignment submission options vary by course. Sometimes assignments can

be submitted electronically and sometimes they must be submitted by mail.

Specific instructions on how to submit assignments were sent to you with this course. You can also obtain this information in the Grading and Evaluation section of the distance learning website at www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/dl/iso/.

If you are submitting your assignments electronically, make sure you have saved copies of them before you send them. That way, you can refer to your assignments when you discuss them with your tutor/marker. Also, if the original assignments are lost, you are able to resubmit them.

Your tutor/marker will mark your work and return it to you electronically.

The Independent Study Option office does not provide technical support for hardware-related issues. If troubleshooting is required, consult a professional computer technician.

Submitting Your Oral Assignment One of your assignments (Aufgabe 1.5) contains an oral component, requiring

you to record your work and to submit the audio recording to your tutor/marker.

You can obtain information about audio-recording options in the Grading and Evaluation section of the distance learning website at www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/dl/iso/.

If you would rather complete the oral assignment in a phone conversation, contact your tutor/marker to schedule a suitable time to do this.


What Are the Guide Graphics For?

Guide graphics are used throughout this course to identify and guide you in specific tasks. Each graphic has a specific purpose, as described below.

Note/Remember: Take note of and remember this important information or reminder.

Telephone: Call your tutor/marker.

Learning Partner: Ask your learning partner to help you with this task.

Internet: Use the Internet, if you have access to it, to obtain more information. Internet access is optional for this course.

Audio File: Listen to a German audio recording and follow along in the written text featured in a given lesson.

Audio Recording: Audio record an oral component of your coursework.

Wortschatzliste (Vocabulary List): Review the German words and phrases, as well as the English translation of the German vocabulary, included in the Wortschatzliste.

Grammatikübungen (Grammar Exercises): Review German grammar concepts and complete all grammar exercises.

Übung (Learning Activity): Complete a learning activity. This will help you to review or practise what you have learned and to prepare for an assignment or an examination. You will not submit learning activities to your tutor/marker. Instead, you will compare your responses to those provided in the Answer Key for Übungen found at the end of each module.

Aufgabe (Assignment): Complete an assignment. You will submit your completed assignments to your tutor/marker for assessment at the end of Lessons 5 and 11 in each module.

Mail or Electronic Submission: Mail or electronically submit your completed assignments to your tutor/marker for assessment at this time.

Examination: Prepare to write your midterm or final examination at this time.

Remember: If you have questions or need help at any point during this course, contact your tutor/marker or ask your learning partner for help.Good luck with the course!

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Module 1 German Contributions to the World

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Introduction

What is the Germany you envision when you try to develop a picture of this country and its people? Interestingly, you might come up with an image that is full of contradictions.

Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria, Germany

Detail of the Brandenburg Gate statue in Berlin, Germany

First, there is the Germany that has brought forward some of the world’s most beautiful literature, music, and art, as well as some of the most insistent peacemakers, famous scientists, and accomplished doctors and researchers. You may also think of the Germany that has friendly, polite, and fun-loving people who enjoy advancements in technology, development, and the economy. You may imagine a picturesque and diverse landscape with oceans, lakes, rivers, mountains, flatlands, large forests, and numerous cities, both old and new.

In contrast, Germany has sadly also been responsible for two devastating World Wars and for the most despicable treatment of human beings under its control, specifically for the genocide of Jews and the murder of an unimaginable number of other innocent men, women, and children.

Today, however, Germany is trying to restore its positive self-image and is doing so successfully. Today, Germany is a respected member of the world community, a peaceful leader in Europe, a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the United Nations (UN), a willing mediator in conflicts, and a supporter of human rights everywhere.

M o d u l e 1 : G e r m a n C o n t r i b u t i o n s t o t h e W o r l d 3

In Module 1 of this course, you will learn about the Nobel Prize and the origins of some of Germany’s most important contributions to the world. You will meet German Nobel Prize winners and other Germans who will surprise you with their inventiveness and innovations. You will study some German art, including film, music, literature, and some well-known German fables and fairy tales.

You will also continue to strengthen and expand your knowledge of German vocabulary and grammar and your ability to communicate clearly in German.

Module 1 Assignments

To obtain credit for Module 1, you must complete all the assignments (or Aufgaben) found in this module and submit them to your tutor/marker for assessment. All the lessons, with the exception of Lessons 6 and 12, have assignments. Lessons 6 and 12 are review lessons that will help prepare you for the midterm examination, which you will write at the end of Module 1.

Module 1 AssignmentsLesson 1 Aufgabe 1.1

Part A: The Case of Articles (13 marks)Part B: Why Alfred Nobel Founded the Nobel Prize: Extended Response (20 marks)

Lesson 2 Aufgabe 1.2 Part A: Writing Text-Related Questions (10 marks) Part B: Winner of the Nobel Prize for Peace: Extended Response (20 marks)

Lesson 3 Aufgabe 1.3 Part A: Answering in Complete Sentences (10 marks)Part B: Translating Sentences (10 marks)

Lesson 4 Aufgabe 1.4Forming Sentences with Indefinite Numerals (20 marks)

Lesson 5 Aufgabe 1.5Audio Recording or Oral Reading (5 marks)

Lesson 6 No AufgabeLesson 7 Aufgabe 1.6

Writing Sentences with Reflexive Verbs (20 marks)Lesson 8 Aufgabe 1.7

Part A: Retelling a Poem in Your Own Words: Extended Response (20 marks)Part B: Adding Reflexive Pronouns (10 marks)

Lesson 9 Aufgabe 1.8Part A: Retelling a Poem in Your Own Words: Extended Response (20 marks)Part B: Replacing Nouns with Personal Pronouns (10 marks)

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Module 1 Assignments (continued)Lesson 10 Aufgabe 1.9

Using Imperative Verbs (10 marks)Lesson 11 Aufgabe 1.10

Part A: Translating a Fable (20 marks)Part B: Adding Punctuation Marks (20 marks)

Lesson 12 No Aufgabe

For instructions on submitting your assignments, including the audio recording, refer to How to Submit Assignments in the course Introduction.

Reminder

Please make your way through the lessons, learning activities, and assignments in the order they are arranged within this course.

Your work in this module will help you get ready for the midterm examination, which you will write at the end of Module 1, before moving on to Module 2. The midterm examination is based on Module 1 of this course. To write the midterm examination, you will need to apply for it, as described in the course Introduction.

If you have questions or need help at any point during this course, contact your tutor/marker or ask your learning partner for help.


Notes


l e S S o n 1 : t h e n o b e l P r i z e

Introduction

In this lesson, you will gain insight into the history of the Nobel Prize, and in the next lesson, you will meet some German Nobel Prize winners. The research, discoveries, and inventions of these remarkable individuals have made the world a better place.

In the grammar part of this lesson, you will be reintroduced to the declension of articles.

Grenada postage stamp honouring Alfred Nobel and the Gold Medal Prize for Physics and Chemistry

Der Nobelpreis

As you read the following text, listen to the audio recording of the text (Audio—M1, L1).

Der Nobelpreis ist die höchste Auszeichnung für außerordentliche Leistungen auf dem Gebiet der Wissenschaften (Chemie, Physik, Medizin, Wirtschaft), in der Literatur und in der Friedenspolitik.

Der Nobelpreis wurde nach dem schwedischen Erfinder und Industriellen Alfred Nobel (1833–1896) benannt, der den Preis stiftete. Nobel erfand den Sprengstoff (Dynamit oder TNT). Obwohl er seine Entdeckung als technischen und wissenschaftlichen Fortschritt empfand, musste er bald erleben, dass sie ein Teil der Kriegsführung wurde. Dynamit wurde zum ersten Mal als Waffe im Deutsch-Französischen Krieg (1870–1871) [Franco-Prussian War] eingesetzt und zwar von der deutschen Seite.

Vielleicht war es der Einsatz seiner Erfindung als Waffe, der ihn später zum Interesse am Frieden führte. Er hielt eine rege Korrespondenz mit der österreichischen Friedensaktivistin Bertha von Suttner, in der er seinen Gedanken über Krieg und Frieden Ausdruck gab. So meinte er, dass seine Erfindung vielleicht dadurch zum Frieden führen könnte, wenn


sich zwei feindliche Armeen gegenseitig mit Hilfe seiner Erfindung völlig annihilierten.

Er glaubte also an den Abschreckungseffekt seiner Waffe.

Als eine Art „Wiedergutmachung“ oder vielleicht Sühne schrieb er dann in seinem Testament, dass nach seinem Tod der größte Teil seines Vermögens in einen Fonds gehe. Die Zinsen des Fonds sollten dann jedes Jahr als Preisgeld an die fünf Personen gehen, die im vorausgehenden Jahr den größten Beitrag zum Wohlergehen der Menschheit geleistet hatten und zwar auf dem Gebiet der Wissenschaften und der Literatur. Der Friedensnobelpreis sollte Personen oder gesellschaftliche Institutionen ehren, die sich in besonderer Weise um Weltfrieden bemüht hatten.

In seinem Testament bestimmte Nobel außerdem, dass bis zu drei Personen in einem der fünf Gebiete geehrt werden können, wie die Preisgewinner ausgewählt werden und dass die Nationalität eines Kandidaten keine Rolle spielen darf.

Am 10. Dezember 1901, fünf Jahre nach Nobels Tod, wurde der Nobelpreis zum ersten Mal verliehen. Seitdem findet die Verleihung der Preise alljährlich an diesem Datum statt.

Die Schwedische Reichsbank stiftete im Jahr 1968 im Gedenken an Nobel einen zusätzlichen Preis für Wirtschaftswissenschaften, der zum ersten Mal ein Jahr später vergeben wurde.

Der Nobelpreis besteht aus einer Goldmedaille, einer Urkunde und einem Preisgeld. Die Höhe des Preisgeldes richtet sich nach dem Einkommen aus dem Kapital des Nobelfonds, beträgt aber gewöhnlich etwa eine Million Euro.

Die Nobelpreise werden jedes Jahr am 10. Dezember an die Gewinner auf den Gebieten der Physik, Chemie, Medizin, Literatur und Wirtschaftswissenschaften von dem schwedischen König in Stockholm an die Preisträger vergeben. Den Friedensnobelpreis erhält der Gewinner von dem norwegischen König in Oslo.

Der Nobelpreis kann mehr als einmal an dieselbe Person vergeben werden. So erhielt zum Beispiel 1903 die französische Forscherin Marie Curie den Preis für Physik (zusammen mit ihrem Mann Pierre). Sie war die erste Frau, die so ausgezeichnet wurde. 1911 wurde sie dann Nobelpreisgewinnerin für Chemie. Verschiedene Organisationen wie zum Beispiel das Rote Kreuz erhielten den Friedensnobelpreis zweimal.


Die Preisträger für Physik, Chemie und Wirtschaftswissenschaften werden von der „Königlich Schwedischen Akademie der Wissenschaften“ bestimmt, die der Medizin vom „Karolinska Institut“ in Stockholm, die der Literatur von der „Schwedischen Akademie“ und die des Friedens von einem fünfköpfigen Ausschuss des norwegischen Parlaments.

Bis jetzt wurden mehr als 80 Deutsche mit dem Nobelpreis geehrt. In der nächsten Lektion werden Sie einige dieser deutschen Preisträger kennenlernen.

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Grammatikübungen

The grammar exercises in this course are mainly a review of the fundamental concepts of German grammar. Since you have come this far in your study of German, it can be assumed that you already know quite a lot about German grammar. Therefore, these exercises will concentrate on connecting the grammar with the text you have read (whenever possible).

Declension (Die Deklination)

In German, each noun has a definite article: QQ der (masculine), die (feminine), das (neuter) > singular QQ die (all genders) > plural

The nouns and definite articles can appear in four different forms (cases). This is called declension.


There are four cases: nominative (Nominativ), genitive (Genitiv), dative (Dativ), and accusative (Akkusativ).

Case Example

Nominative subject Der Mann hat den Apfel.Genitive possessive case

(of the)Der Apfel des Mannes ist rot.

Dative indirect object dative object

Ich gebe dem Mann den Apfel.

Accusative direct object accusative object

Der Mann isst den Apfel.

To communicate effectively in German, you should memorize the following chart.

Singular Question Word(Fragewort)

Case Masculine Feminine Neuter

Nominative der Mann die Frau das Kind wer? (with persons)was? (with things)

Genitive des Mann(e)s der Frau des Kind(e)s wessen?Dative dem Mann der Frau dem Kind wem?Accusative den Mann die Frau das Kind wen? (with persons)

was? (with things)

Plural Question WordCase Masculine Feminine Neuter

Nominative die Männer die Frauen die Kinder wer? was?Genitive der Männer der Frauen der Kinder wessen?Dative den Männern den Frauen den Kindern wem?Accusative die Männer die Frauen die Kinder wen?


Übung 1.1

The Correct Cases of Articles

Write the correct articles in their correct case in the blank spaces within the following sentences.

Example Nobel erfand Dynamit. Nobel erfand den Dynamit.

1. Nelson Mandela erhielt Friedensnobelpreis.

2. Nobelpreis ist nach Erfinder Dynamits benannt.

3. Gewinnerin, deren Name nicht auf Liste ist, stammt aus Afrika.

4. Wiedergutmachung für seine Erfindung war Nobelpreis.

5. Nobelpreis ist größte Auszeichnung für Wissenschaftler.

6. Manchmal ist Öffentlichkeit über Entscheidungen Nobelpreisjury erstaunt.

7. Gewinner wurde Welt in Zeremonie in Hauptstadt Norwegens vorgestellt.

8. In Jahr, in drei Personen auf einem Gebiete geehrt wurden, wurde Friedensnobelpreis nicht vergeben.

9. Schwedische Reichsbank stiftete Preis für Wirtschaftswissenschaften.

10. Zinsen Vermögens sind Grundlage für Höhe Preise.

Remember: Do not submit your answers to the Übungen (learning activities) to your tutor/marker—only the completed Aufgaben (assignments) need to be submitted for assessment. Compare your own responses to the Übungen against those provided in the Answer Key for Übungen at the end of Module 1.

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