German Folk Songs #1
Learn 6 short songs to build your vocabulary and get familiar with the German literary tradition. Taught by a former college professor.
Jennifer Bjornstad, PhD (German/Writing)
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What's included
2 pre-recorded lessons
2 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssignments
A variety of activities are built into the video lessons. We go over the answers together.Certificate of Completion
A Certificate of Completion is available upon request.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Guten Tag! In this class, you’ll learn six very short folk songs in German: Each song is just a line or two long. These particular songs are usually sung in the round, so you just sing them over and over and over again! You’ll get… + two 20-minute videos (we’ll do a matching activity, learn vocabulary, get in some pronunciation practice, and then sing the songs – if you want to sing along, great; if you’d rather just listen, no problem!) + vocabulary list + song sheet + the opportunity to ask me any questions that come up as you do the work I’d love for you to learn these songs and improve your German! --Dr. Jennifer ------ THE SONGS + Ein sehr harter Winter ist + Uhrenkanon + Abendstille + Wachet auf, wachet auf + Es regnet + Hejo! Spannt den Wagen an ------ THE FOLKSONG TRADITION The German-speaking countries have a strong folksong tradition. Folk songs were long a part of daily life, sung not only by organized choral groups by also by ordinary people while hiking, working, or sitting around the communal table at an outdoor restaurant. While these songs aren’t sung spontaneously out on the hiking trail quite like they used to be, they remain an important part of German cultural heritage. ----- THE SELF-PACED FORMAT This class is offered in Outschool’s self-paced format. There are no live class meetings on Zoom. Instead, you get access to carefully designed learning materials that guide you through the work. The class will probably take you around 45 minutes to complete. ----- THE FULL GERMAN CURRICULUM If you’re interested in becoming truly fluent in German, see my full German curriculum: https://outschool.com/search?q=bjornstad. Send me a message if you have questions or would like a copy of my “German for High Schoolers” information sheet.
Learning Goals
Students will build vocabulary knowledge, gain cultural understanding, and have fun with German!
Syllabus
2 Lessons
over 2 WeeksLesson 1:
Folk Songs 1, 2, & 3
Lesson 2:
Folk Songs 4, 5, & 6
Other Details
Learning Needs
This self-paced class works especially well for students with unique learning needs. Students can pause the videos at any time to make notes and rewind to watch a section again for deeper understanding.
Pre-Requisites
This class is perfect for students at many different levels. It’s great for true beginners as well as for intermediate students.
Supply List
All materials are provided by the instructor.
Joined November, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Indiana Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Indiana Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
Doctoral Degree in Foreign Language from University of Wisconsin-Madison
I have been teaching German, composition, and arts & humanities for more than 25 years, and I speak German with near-native fluency. I have a PhD in German Literature and was the 2014 Indiana German Collegiate Teacher of the Year. I was a professor of German for 16 years and have homeschooled my own son. I bring first-rate content knowledge and pedagogical expertise to the online classroom, plus a genuine love of working with young learners.
Because I have extensive experience at the college level, I know just where high school students are headed and can expertly guide them as they prepare themselves for the next step. My focus on learning strategies and study skills is an added benefit, useful for any learner.
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Self-Paced Course
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