|
Fokus
Deutsch
Follow
the story of Professor Bob Di Donato and Marion, his assistant,
as they create a German course using a “German studies” approach.
They weave together minidramas set in Germany, interviews
with native speakers, and documentary footage on history and
culture, all of which help increase fluency in and comprehension
of the language. (Each episode is 15 minutes long).
Sat.,
February 5th, 8:00-9:00am
Episode
1: Arbeitslos (Unemployed)
An introduction to the series by Professor Di Donato and the
beginning of Marion's story. Marion's father is looking for
a job. Vocabulary for families and greetings.
Episode
2: Kein Geld (No Money)
An introduction to the native German speakers in the series.
Marion's father applies for a new job in a new city. Vocabulary
for apologizing and asking for information.
Episode
3:
Wie geht es Papa? (How's Papa Doing?)
Marion's family prepares for their move. Vocabulary about
living spaces and housing.
Review
Sat., February 12th, 8:00-8:45am
Episode 4:
Umzug nach Köln (The Move to Cologne)
Marion's family moves to Cologne but she stays behind. Vocabulary
for furniture; cultural information about Cologne and housing.
Episode 5: Das Karnevalsfest (The Mardi Gras Celebration)
The Koslowskis take part in Karneval festivities. Vocabulary
for directions; cultural information about German festivals.
Episode
6: Der Unfall (The Accident)
One of the Koslowskis has an accident. Vocabulary for illness
and sickness; a discussion of the concept of luck.
Review
Sat.,
February 19th, 8:00-9:00am
Episode 7:
Der Urlaub (The Vacation)
Marion and her mother prepare to go on vacation. Vocabulary
for clothing and wishing someone a good trip; cultural information
about where Germans go on holiday.
Episode
8. der Insel Rügen (On the Island of Rügen)
Marion begins a romance with Michael, and the professor and
Marion work on the vacation storyline for the course. Vocabulary
about vacations; cultural information about German art.
Episode
9: Abenteuer und Liebe (Adventure and Love)
Marion wants to rewrite the story of her vacation to add more
adventure. Marion and Michael's boat is lost at sea. Vocabulary
for giving opinions.
Review
Sat.,
February 26th, 8:00-9:00am
Episode 10: "Die Wespe" ("The Wasp")
Marion writes about Michael's controversy with his school
newspaper. Vocabulary about school life.
Episode
11: Ein Liebesdrama (A Love Story)
Michael's girlfriend Silke discovers photos of Michael and
Marion and is upset. Vocabulary for school subjects.
Episode
12: Silke (Silke)
The professor and Marion reflect on romance, and Marion talks
with her guest Sabine about how to make the story she's writing
realistic. A humorous look at fairy tales.
Review
|
CCC
Diversity Hour • Febuary 2005