2023 Fall DANISH 1A 001 LEC 001

2023 Fall

DANISH 1A 001 - LEC 001

Formerly Scandinavian 4A

Beginning Danish

Sofie Malmborg Hansen

Aug 23, 2023 - Dec 08, 2023
Mo, We, Fr
09:00 am - 09:59 am
Class #:21215
Units:4

Instruction Mode: In-Person Instruction

Offered through Scandinavian

Current Enrollment

Total Open Seats: 8
Enrolled: 8
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 16
Waitlist Max: 3
No Reserved Seats

Hours & Workload

3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials, and 9 hours of outside work hours.

Final Exam

WED, DECEMBER 13TH
11:30 am - 02:30 pm

Other classes by Sofie Malmborg Hansen

Course Catalog Description

Students will develop the basic elements of communicative competence in both spoken and written language within a cultural context.

Class Description

Danish is spoken by about six million people, principally in Denmark, Greenland, the Faroe Islands and in the region of Southern Schleswig in northern Germany. Written Danish has many similarities to English, due to common linguistic origins and continuous co-development. As an English speaker you will quickly be able to build vocabulary and read simple texts in Danish. Pronunciation can be a little more tricky, but don’t worry! The class has a strong emphasis on speaking and expressing yourself in everyday situations, and you will be guided through the intricacies of the soft D’s and guttural R’s of spoken Danish. Classes meet for three hours of Danish instruction per week. You will acquire basic communicative competence in all four foreign language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) within a cultural context. The aim is to enable you to express yourself in regard to topics such as hobbies and interests, family and friends, and everyday life. We will also explore Danish society and popular culture by watching films and reading newspapers and magazines, to further your abilities to interact with cultural competence and understanding. By the end of the first day, you will already be able to speak some Danish and realize how cool, beautiful and interesting (and yes, also challenging) the Danish language is! Vi ses snart! (See you soon). FIELD TRIP: Danish1A includes a 3-day excursion to Seattle on October 26–28 2023 with the purpose of visiting the University of Washington and the Nordic Museum and meeting other Danish students from across the US. Students enrolled in Danish1A can apply for funding to cover expenses, including transportation and accommodation. Participating in the excursion is highly encouraged, but non-mandatory. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: Primarily class discussions and group work. In-person attendance and active participation is required.

Class Notes

PREREQUISITES: None. The course is not open to native or near-native speakers, and it cannot be repeated for credit.

Rules & Requirements

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Reserved Seats

Current Enrollment

No Reserved Seats

Textbooks & Materials

See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.

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