LG558
Bach

LG558: GERMAN I. Peter Bach.


DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed to introduce theological students to a reading knowledge of the German Language with special emphasis on theological German. The course is meant to provide the prerequisite skills used in LG562 German II [Theological German].

RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
The course in elementary German builds the skills necessary to access the vast amount of literature available in the German language from McAlister Library. Since Reformation times the German language has been utilized to convey theological thought. Church ministry can only be enhanced by tapping this rich source of theological insight. Reading knowledge of German belongs among the skills possessed by Church ministers and theologians.

COURSE FORMAT:
The course will meet for two hours a week for ten weeks for lecture, discussion, and practice. A two-hour homework assignment will be given after every class meeting.

REQUIRED READING:
Wilson, April. German Quickly. New York: Peter Lang, 1989.

Selected Readings (handouts)

RECOMMENDED READING:
It is also recommended that one of the following be acquired:
Betteridge, Harold T. Cassell's German-English, English-German Dictionary. New York: Macmillan, 1978.

Messinger, Heinz. Langenscheidt's New College German Dictionary. New York: Langenscheidt, 1973.

Terrell, Peter, et al. Collins German-English, English-German Dictionary. Glasgow: Collins, 1991.

Oxford-Duden German Dictionary. 1990.
Zorach, Cecile and Melin, Charlotte. English Grammar for Students of German, 3rd ed. Ann Arbor: Olivia and Hill Press, 1994.

ASSIGNMENTS:
Regular assigned reading from reading list and weekly handouts. A two-hour homework assignment will be given after every class meeting.

PREREQUISITES:
None.

RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
Elective

FINAL EXAMINATION:
Yes. One sight passage (2-hour length).