GERMAN INTENSIVE 1GB

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Lecturer(s)	WARAGAI, IKUMI; OGASAWARA, FUJIKO; GRASMUECK, MARKUS; BRUECKNER, STEFAN W.
Credit(s)	4
Academic Year/Semester	2026 Spring
Day/Period	Mon.1/Tue.1/Wed.2/Fri.2
Campus	SFC
Class Format	Face-to-face classes (conducted mainly in-person)
Registration Number	13220
Faculty/Graduate School	POLICY MANAGEMENT / ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION STUDIES
Year Level	1, 2, 3, 4
Field	FUNDAMENTAL SUBJECTS SUBJECTS OF LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION GERMAN
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English Support	With English Support
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Location	SFC
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Course Description	Through courses such as 'Basic', 'Intensive', 'Skill', 'Content' and 'Study abroad', offered at different levels, students develop practical language skills that can be used in discussions, negotiations and research presentations.
K-Number	FPE-CO-02502-119-02

Course Administrator	Faculty/Graduate School	FPE	POLICY MANAGEMENT / ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION STUDIES
Course Administrator	Department/Major	CO
Main Course Number	Level	0	Faculty-wide
	Major Classification	2	Fundamental Subjects (Subjects of Language Communication)
	Minor Classification	50	German - Basic, Intensive, Study Abroad
	Subject Type	2	Elective required subject
Supplemental Course Information	Class Classification	1	Language
	Class Format	1	Face-to-face classes (conducted mainly in-person)
	Language of Instruction	9	Others
Academic Discipline		02	Literature, linguistics, and related fields

Course Summary

The main aim of the German courses at SFC is for students to acquire the skills necessary to talk about themselves in German. Video sketches that introduce the German language to students through everyday situations at SFC form the core of the class content. After the one year of intensive 1 and 2 courses, students will be able to express their opinions and talk about their daily lives in German. Furthermore, at the intensive course 3 level, the setting of the sketches will move on to the German-speaking region. Topics of regionality and local culture are covered in the videos, allowing students to learn expressions and strategies that are important for communication in German. After completing intensive course 3, students can further improve their German skills through the skill and contents courses. Students are also encouraged to participate in the German overseas language program. Further opportunities for overseas study include a one-year exchange program organized by the university as well as scholarship opportunities for short-term fieldwork. Steadily continuing to study German based on an enjoyable and fulfilling program will enable students to acquire practical German skills that can be used in the real world.

Course Description/Objectives/Teaching Method/Intended Learning Outcome

The primary goal of the German language education at SFC is to teach students practical German focused on communication. Particularly at the entry level classes (G1-G2), the goal is for students to acquire language skills to be able to talk about themselves in German, focusing on situations and topics of communication. This involves being able to not only introduce themselves, but also to express to others what they study or what opinions they hold.
After completing the intensive 1 and 2 courses, students will reach a level of language proficiency equivalent to CEFR A2.
The textbook used in this course is the “Module 1,” a textbook designed specifically for students taking German at SFC. This textbook was developed by faculty members of the SFC German department over a long period of time and has been used as teaching material at SFC.

Course Taught by Faculty Member with Professional Experience

Not applicable

Active Learning MethodsDescription

Lab / Skill-development / On-site training
Presentations
Group work

Preparatory Study

There is no need to prepare in advance. Please review thoroughly before the next class. We recommend that you spend about 90 minutes reviewing each class.

Course Plan

Lesson 1

Title

Lektion 1 (1) Ich komme aus Japan.

Overview

Personalpronomen / Personalpronoun

Faculty Member/Instructor in Charge

Markus Grasmück, Stefan Brückner, Fujiko Ogasawara, Ikumi Waragai

Class Format

Same as the whole Class Format

Lesson 2

Title

Lektion 1 (2) Ich komme aus Japan.

Overview

Verben im Präsens / Verb Present tense

Faculty Member/Instructor in Charge

Markus Grasmück, Stefan Brückner, Fujiko Ogasawara, Ikumi Waragai

Class Format

Same as the whole Class Format

Lesson 3

Title

Lektion 2 (1) Das ist meine Familie.

Overview

Personalpronomen und regelmäßige Verben im Präsens　/ Personal pronouns and regular verbs in the present tense

Faculty Member/Instructor in Charge

Markus Grasmück, Stefan Brückner, Fujiko Ogasawara, Ikumi Waragai

Class Format

Same as the whole Class Format

Lesson 4

Title

Lektion 2(2) Das ist meine Familie.

Overview

Artikel und Genus der Nomen / Articles and Gender or Nouns

Faculty Member/Instructor in Charge

Markus Grasmück, Stefan Brückner, Fujiko Ogasawara, Ikumi Waragai

Class Format

Same as the whole Class Format

Lesson 5

Title

Lektion 3 (1) Was kostet der Spargel?

Overview

Nominativ und Akkusativ / Nominative and Accusative

Faculty Member/Instructor in Charge

Markus Grasmück, Stefan Brückner, Fujiko Ogasawara, Ikumi Waragai

Class Format

Same as the whole Class Format

Lesson 6

Title

Lektion 3(2) Was kostet der Spargel?

Overview

Ja/Nein-Fragen / Ja/Nein-Questions

Faculty Member/Instructor in Charge

Markus Grasmück, Stefan Brückner, Fujiko Ogasawara, Ikumi Waragai

Class Format

Same as the whole Class Format

Lesson 7

Title

Lektion 4 (1) Was machst du in deiner Freizeit?

Overview

unregelmäßige Verben / irreguler verbs

Faculty Member/Instructor in Charge

Markus Grasmück, Stefan Brückner, Fujiko Ogasawara, Ikumi Waragai

Class Format

Same as the whole Class Format

Lesson 8

Title

Lektion 4 (2) Was machst du in deiner Freizeit?

Overview

Possessivartikel / possessive articles

Faculty Member/Instructor in Charge

Markus Grasmück, Stefan Brückner, Fujiko Ogasawara, Ikumi Waragai

Class Format

Same as the whole Class Format

Lesson 9

Title

Lektion 5 (1) Um 9.30 Uhr fährt er zur Uni.

Overview

trennbare Verben und Satzstruktur / separable verbs and sentence structure

Faculty Member/Instructor in Charge

Markus Grasmück, Stefan Brückner, Fujiko Ogasawara, Ikumi Waragai

Class Format

Same as the whole Class Format

Lesson 10

Title

Lektion 5 (2) Um 9.30 Uhr fährt er zur Uni.

Overview

temporale Präpositionen / temporal prepositions

Faculty Member/Instructor in Charge

Markus Grasmück, Stefan Brückner, Fujiko Ogasawara, Ikumi Waragai

Class Format

Same as the whole Class Format

Lesson 11

Title

Lektion 6 (1) Was wollen wir heute essen?

Overview

Modalverben / Modal Verbs

Faculty Member/Instructor in Charge

Markus Grasmück, Stefan Brückner, Fujiko Ogasawara, Ikumi Waragai

Class Format

Same as the whole Class Format

Lesson 12

Title

Lektion 6 (2) Was wollen wir heute essen?

Overview

Satzstruktur mit Modalverben / sentence structure with modal verbs

Faculty Member/Instructor in Charge

Markus Grasmück, Stefan Brückner, Fujiko Ogasawara, Ikumi Waragai

Class Format

Same as the whole Class Format

Lesson 13

Title

Lektion7 (1) Sie möchte Journalistin werden.

Overview

Dativ und Personalpronomen im Dativ / Dativ and personal pronouns in the dativ

Faculty Member/Instructor in Charge

Markus Grasmück, Stefan Brückner, Fujiko Ogasawara, Ikumi Waragai

Class Format

Same as the whole Class Format

Lesson 14

Title

Lektion7 (2) Sie möchte Journalistin werden.

Overview

Präpositionen mit Dativ / Prepositions with dative

Faculty Member/Instructor in Charge

Markus Grasmück, Stefan Brückner, Fujiko Ogasawara, Ikumi Waragai

Class Format

Same as the whole Class Format

Other

Title

Review

Overview

Students reflect on what they have learned.

Faculty Member/Instructor in Charge

Markus Grasmück, Stefan Brückner, Fujiko Ogasawara, Ikumi Waragai

Class Format

Same as the whole Class Format

Method of Evaluation

Credits are given based on the results from final examination, home work, motivation and attendance.

Generative AI Policy for Classes

In this course, the use of generative AI is partially permitted. Specifically, AI may be used in the following situations:
・Assistance with brainstorming and the initial planning stage
・Considering and organizing the structure of assignments
・Supplementary support for research purposes (however, students are responsible for verifying the accuracy of the information)

Please note the following points:
・If AI is used, this must be clearly stated in the submitted work (e.g., “An outline was created using Gemini”).
・Unauthorized copying of AI-generated text or the use of information with unclear sources may be considered academic misconduct.
・When writing reports or completing assignments, independent thinking is required, and the use of AI is prohibited.

Textbooks

Ikumi Waragai, Andreas Meyer, Tatsuya Ohta（2024）:『Module 1 』Asahi Press

Lecturer's Comments to Students

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Lab / Skill-development / On-site training	An educational approach in which students deepen their understanding of educational content through first-hand experience and trial-and-error by initiating their own activities at facilities and accommodations both on and off campus.
Fieldwork	An educational approach in which students conduct surveys and observations on their own to collect information both on and off campus.
Presentations	An educational approach in which students deepen their understanding of educational content by preparing materials and delivering presentations in class.
Discussions, Debates	An educational approach in which students deepen their understanding of educational content through sharing and discussing their opinions on designated topics.
Group work	An educational approach in which students are divided into small groups and assigned tasks on issues related to educational content.
Role-playing	An educational approach in which students deepen their understanding of educational content by being assigned specific roles to play, thus allowing them to experience different viewpoints.
Flipped classroom	An educational approach in which students study the course lecture in advance, and questions and discussions relating to that content are then held in class.
Problem-based learning	An educational approach in which students acquire knowledge and skills related to educational content by attempting to tackle specific projects or problems posed to them.