Course: G 200x Principles of German Word Formation
Author: Durbin,
John
School: Indiana University - Bloomington
Department/Program: Linguistics and Germanic Studies
Sub Area/Speciality: Germanic linguistics
Year: 2004
Portfolio Objective/Abstract:
This benchmark course portfolio is intended to document the activities involved in designing, delivering, and assessing a course in German morphology for undergraduates. Linguistics courses in general challenge students to develop their observational and problem-solving skills. Morphology is the perfect place to begin in this learning process, because, more so than other sub-disciplines of linguistics, the morphology of a language remains constant at a given point in time and is less subject to regional or dialect variation. Students therefore have a "standard" object upon which to practice. I also believe that at this stage in their German language development, many students can benefit from a systematic account of the grammar. Students should leave this course with a better, clearer understanding of German, better writing skills, and sharper analytical skills that they are able to use to further their understanding of German.
Type of Portfolio: Benchmark
Evidence of Student Learning in the Portfolio: Examples of Student Work
Size of Class: 11 to 29
Type of Student: Major and Non-Majors
Level of Course: second-year
Type of Course: Major/discipline
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