From schnitzel to strudel, the German language is all around us. Because the language is widely spoken throughout Europe, German skills can be a valuable tool to facilitate travel. Learn basic German language conversational skills and essential grammar in this introductory course. German I, offered live online or on-demand, covers the first three chapters in the textbook, “Sag Mal”.
Required Textbook Package
Our required textbook package, used for German I-IV, grants you 36-month access to VHLcentral.com. Vista Higher Learning’s online learning platform is a comprehensive suite of tools that includes the SuperSite Plus and WebSAM (Student Activities Manual). This innovative online learning hub ensures a seamless learning experience, offering interactive resources, exercises and materials to support and enhance your German language skills.
“Sag Mal,” Third Edition (Choose 1 option)
- Print + Digital | ISBN: 978-1-54331-606-3 | Price: $274.80
- Digital | ISBN: 978-1-54331-607-0 | Price: $189
Do not purchase materials from other stores. Special pricing and passcodes for VHL’s online resources are required and are only available through this link: Vista Higher Learning
This course can be applied to the following certificate:
German Language Certificate
Benefits and Learning Outcomes
- Differentiate and apply appropriate greetings in varied contexts
- Create diverse questions using different question words and structures
- Substitute nouns with pronouns accurately for clarity and coherence
- Develop proficiency in asking varied types of questions effectively
- Manipulate sentence structure to emphasize specific elements
- Master conjugating regular verbs accurately in present tense
- Describe vividly using adjectives, adhering to gender and number agreements
- Understand and integrate cultural nuances in language usage
- Engage in attentive listening and coherent responses in German
- Apply language skills confidently in practical communication scenarios
Course Outline/Topics
Vocabulary focuses on gender, articles, nouns and pronouns, regular verbs and numbers and letters, as well as phrases used to discuss school and university life, friends and family, time and months of the year and sports and free-time activities.
Live Online vs On-Demand Online
- Live Online: The synchronous live online courses are 12 weeks long each, meeting once a week, for two and a half hours. For a total of 30 in-class hours. Specific dates below.
- On-Demand Online: Explore a rich array of tools on Vista Higher Learning’s online platform, VHL Central, offering audio, video, auto-graded activities, tutorials, assessments, pronunciation guides and features to record your voice, listen to native speakers and submit coursework. Following registration, your UWM SCE instructor collaborates with you to design a personalized schedule and set flexible due dates within the 6-16 week range. This instructor-guided format caters to busy schedules, eliminating mandatory live interactions. Perfect for self-directed learners seeking flexibility. Register anytime!
Instructor
Ann-Christin Kloth was born and raised in Germany. She holds a degree in business management and engineering from Hochschule für Medien University. After working with diverse companies in marketing and sales as an executive, she decided to become a full-time… read more
Notes
This is a noncredit enrichment program. Progress and courses completed are marked by Continuing Education Units. CEUs are not transferable to college or university transcripts.