Danish Language and Culture Section I &II Spring 2014 Credits: 6 Classroom N7-C22 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 13:15-14:35

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1 Danish Language and Culture Section I &II Spring 2014 Credits: 6 Classroom N7-C22 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 13:15-14:35 Disciplines: Language, Anthropology H.C. Andersen: AT REJSE ER AT LEVE Course Instructor Mogens Ørting Larsen is: a qualified Teacher of Danish and English, Cph. Day and Evening University College of Teacher Education and a Certified Teacher of Danish as a Foreign and Second Language, Danish University of Education. He has taught Danish Language and Culture at the Royal Theatre in Copenhagen since 1991 and he has taught at DIS since DIS Contacts Suzanne da Cunha Bang, DLC Program Director Kristina Lissau, DLC Program Assistant 1

2 Language ability and cultural sensitivity are closely connected - studying Danish while living in Denmark is a unique opportunity for you to study another language and another culture, thus giving you the opportunity to experience your own language and culture from another perspective. In general, you get the opportunity to see the world through a different pair of glasses. It is always a challenge for the first time to speak a foreign language, however, being adventurous, and giving it a try is worth the effort. Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore. (Andre Gide) Content: This class will focus on the Danish language. We will work intensively with the spoken everyday language, and with slightly more complex written texts. Literature, movies, music, politics and cultural issues will be discussed in class; furthermore your personal experience while living in Denmark will be one of the cornerstones of the class. The aim is to help each of your to gain the experience of being an active participant in the Danish society rather than just a tourist passing by. Objectives: Develop a basic understanding of the Danish language including grammar, vocabulary and correct pronunciation. The textbook DIS DANSK I + II provides basic communicative competency in Danish. The lessons guide you step by step into modern Danish; as the main emphasis is on communicative competencies, the grammatical rules are not the beginning and end of the lesson, but are second to the needs of communication. First language, then grammar. Phrases and appropriate language for specific situations are analyzed in order to comprehend grammatical rules. At the end of the semester you will be able to engage in basic everyday conversations with a Dane, while applying the proper cultural sensitivities relevant to Danish society. To teach you: enough Danish for you to live among Danes without feeling linguistically isolated. how to use and understand Danish Level I- II vocabulary to engage in basic every day conversation and to discuss personal and simple social topics with grammatical accuracy and speed. how to comprehend the main ideas and content of selected contemporary popular Danish songs. how to read with increased understanding texts from Danish newspapers. how to participate in classroom discussions on texts from textbook as well as texts from Danish songs and newspaper articles. how to write one page compositions in Danish on various themes. how to better understand your own linguistic and cultural heritage as well as the linguistic and cultural heritage of the Danes. To give you the possibility of using your first-hand observations and experiences while living in Denmark to critically analyze contemporary life through a comparative lens, thus in addition obtaining a new understanding of your own background and the chance to see the world through a different pair of glasses. the experience of being a well- informed and perceptive resident in Denmark. a basic understanding of Danish history, society, culture and way of life, to help you decode Danish culture. a keen sensitivity to the role and importance culture plays in inter-personal and business communications throughout the world. 2

3 Format of the Course: The class meets four times a week Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 13:15 14:35 46 sessions in the semester The Language: is taught using DIS DANSK I and II. The in-class focus is on speaking and listening comprehension, and during class you will be asked to practice speaking Danish either with a partner and/or in small groups, and often the homework will include you speaking with a Dane. Furthermore, we will spend quite a lot of time on pronunciation (since this constitutes one of the bigger challenges of learning Danish). Danish newspaper articles and Danish popular songs will be used throughout the semester. The Cultural Part: will be imbedded in the language and consist of short texts in Danish about Contemporary Denmark, Danish history and famous Danes. Danish culture will be discussed all along and here your own experiences and observations are of utmost value. An important aim of the course is to strengthen your ability to navigate in an international world, and your active participation is therefore extremely important, not only in class, but also outside the classroom. You are expected to bring your observations and experiences to class for analysis and discussions. Furthermore, Danish music, Danish literature in English and newspaper articles will be used as openers to Danish culture and society. Homework: Plan to do 1-2 hours of homework for each class meeting. 15 % of the final grade is based on preparation of daily assignments, active participation in class, ability to respond when called upon and speaking Danish in class. Being prepared for class is one of the key factors that determines whether or not students succeed in Danish. A general guideline is to prepare for each class as if you were having a quiz on the material covered in the preceding class. Quizzes will be given as needed. Students who come to class prepared will have more opportunity to participate. There will be both oral and written assignments for each class. Papers: 3-5 short essays in Danish about for example: Myself My family My travels/study tours My Future (All essays must be typed, double spaced, spell-checked, handed in on time and include a word total at the bottom of the page). 3

4 Individual presentations: Each student will give 4 5 (PP) presentations in Danish during the semester about for example: Min familie (My family) Min påskeferie (Easter vacation/study tour) Mine fremtidsplaner (Plans for the future) Min bedste ven (My best friend) Required texts DIS DANSK I & II contains Danish Pronunciation guidelines Dialogues Listening comprehensions Useful expressions Grammar Vocabulary boosts Reviews A compendium of texts in Danish covering various aspects like: Danish culture: Danish history, Unwritten rules famous Danes, Danish traditions The purpose of these texts is to give you practice reading various types of more complex Danish and to offer you information about Denmark and the Danes. Field Studies: 1. Time and place TBA, Danish movie A Royal Affair & coffee. 2. February 26, , Insanity, Power, Love, Death & Coffee. 3. Time and place TBA, Nørrebro, Celebrities & Coffee 4. April 9, , The Church of our Saviour & Guided tour of Christiania. 5. Time and place TBA The purpose of the FS is to use Copenhagen as our extended DIS classroom, and to offer you experiences you would not otherwise have and to engage and activate you in the process. Material covered during FS will be included in tests and quizzes. Danish Movies & Series: Friday, February 28: There will be an introduction to the Danish series Matador in class with follow-ups when time allows. 4

5 Approach to teaching and what is expected of students: The teaching style of this class will be very interactive, I expect all students to actively participate in each class. I expect you to have done the reading and other homework for each class and to come to class with notes, questions and relevant observations to generate interesting and thought provoking discussions. Part of the in-class focus is on speaking, reading, and listening comprehension, and during class you will often be asked to practice speaking Danish either with a partner and/or in small groups. Be aware that just coming to class and sitting there passively and inactively is an attitude that will not be rewarded. To be eligible for a passing grade in this class you must complete all of the assigned work Grading elements: Participation 15% Quizzes and short essays 15% Individual in class presentations 15% Written Midterm 10% Oral Midterm 10% Written Final 15% Oral Final 20% Assignments, papers, and exams: Quiz in class: Will take place frequently during the semester (during class) Written Midterm: Thursday, March 20 (during class) Oral Midterm: Friday, March 21 (during class) Written Final : Thursday, May 8 (during class) Oral Final: TBA Continue learning outside the classroom: While living and studying in Denmark, you can immerse yourself in the culture in a variety of ways. Try these: Watch Danish movies with English subtitles Watch American sitcoms with Danish subtitles Turn off your IPod on trains and busses and LISTEN to what is being said around you Watch the news in Danish (DR1 and TV2) Make a daily habit of reading and translating the headlines of the newspapers Observe advertising in Danish as you see it when moving around in the city..etc. etc. Disabilities: Any student who has a need for accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact Sean Green (sgr@dis.dk) to coordinate this. In order to receive accommodations, students should inform the instructor of approved DIS accommodations within the first two weeks of classes. 5

6 Policies: Attendance: You are expected to attend all DIS classes when scheduled. If you miss multiple classes the Director of Teaching and Learning, and the Director of Student Affairs will be notified and they will follow-up with you to make sure that all is well. Absences will jeopardize your grade and your standing at DIS. Allowances will be made in cases of illness, but you might need to provide a doctor s note. Being late to class will also have a negative impact on your final grade. Academic Honesty: Plagiarism and Violating the Rules of an Assignment DIS expects that students abide by the highest standards of intellectual honesty in all academic work. DIS assumes that all students do their own work and credit all work or thought taken from others. Academic dishonesty will result in a final course grade of F and can result in dismissal. The students home universities will be notified. DIS reserves the right to request that written student assignments be turned in electronic form for submission to plagiarism detection software. See the Academic Handbook for more information, or ask your instructor if you have questions. Classroom Etiquette: Use of laptops is not permitted during class meeting times. Cell phones and other electronic devices should be turned off and stored away. Schedule is subject to change if necessary with as much notice as possible. IMPORTANT DATES - MAKE NO TRAVEL PLANS FOR THESE DAYS Café night: Time and place TBA FS 1: Time and Place TBA, Danish movie A Royal Affair & Coffee FS 2: February 26, , Insanity, Power, Love, Death & Coffee FS 3: Time TBA, Nørrero, Celebrities & Coffee FS 4: April 9, 8:30 12:30: Nørrebro, The Church of our Saviour & Guided Tour of Christiania FS 5: Time and Place TBA Written Midterm: Thursday, March 20, during class Oral Midterm: Friday, March 21, during class Written Final: Thursday, May 8, during class Oral Final: TBA 6

7 Lesson 1: Thursday, January 23. Lesson 2: Friday, January 24. Lesson 3: Monday, January 27. Lesson 4: Tuesday, January 28. Lesson 5: Thursday, January 30. Lesson 6: Friday, January 31. Introduction to the course, DIS Danish I & II DIS Danish I & II; Lektion 1: Crash course useful expressions in class and for everyday life in Denmark the Danish alphabet Grammar: Verbs in the Present tense Word order in Main clauses how to form questions the personal pronouns The numbers and the weekdays DIS Danish I & II; Lektion 1: Crash course useful expressions in class and for everyday life in Denmark the Danish alphabet Grammar: Verbs in the Present tense Word order in Main clauses how to form questions the personal pronouns the numbers /weekdays DIS Danish I & II; Lektion 1: Crash course useful expressions in class and for everyday life in Denmark the Danish alphabet Grammar: Verbs in the Present tense Word order in Main clauses how to form questions the personal pronouns The numbers and the weekdays Danish Culture: Dansk etikette ELECTION OF CLASS REPRESENTATIVE(S)A CAFÉ DINNER TBA DIS Danish I & II; Lektion 2 Jeg kan godt lide Danmark (I like Denmark) Café dialogues and expressions for talking about your life Grammar: When to use inversion, how to form definite and indefinite nouns and complex sentences with fordi (because) DIS Danish I & II; Lektion 2 Jeg kan godt lide Danmark (I like Denmark) Café dialogues and expressions for talking about your life Grammar: When to use inversion, how to form definite and indefinite nouns and complex sentences with fordi (because) DIS Danish I & II; Lektion 2 Jeg kan godt lide Danmark (I like Denmark) Café dialogues and expressions for talking about your life Grammar: When to use inversion, how to form definite and indefinite nouns and complex sentences with fordi (because) Danish Culture: Vikingerne Short study tour Lesson 7: Monday, February 10. DIS Danish I & II; Lektion 3 Weekendplaner (Weekend plans) Hvad skal du lave i weekenden? Hvor skal du hen? Dialogues: Hvornår? Hvad er klokken? (Asking When and What time) Grammar: Prepositions Story Dialogue: Fredag eftermiddag på DIS (Friday afternoon at DIS) Danish Culture: Scoremad for begyndere 7

8 Lesson 8: Tuesday, February 11. Lesson 9: Thursday, February 13. Lesson 10: Friday, February 14. Lesson 11: Monday, February 17. Lesson 12: Tuesday, February 18. Lesson 13: Thursday, February 20. Lesson 14: Friday, February 21. Lesson 15: Monday, February 24. DIS Danish I & II; Lektion 3 Weekendplaner (Weekend plans) Hvad skal du lave i weekenden? Hvor skal du hen? Dialogues: Hvornår? Hvad er klokken? (Asking When and What time) Grammar: Prepositions Story Dialogue: Fredag eftermiddag på DIS (Friday Afternoon at DIS) Danish Culture: Christiania DIS Danish I & II; Lektion 3 Weekendplaner (Weekend plans) Hvad skal du lave i weekenden? Hvor skal du hen? Dialogues: Hvornår? Hvad er klokken? (Asking When and What time) Grammar: Prepositions Story Dialogue: Fredag eftermiddag på DIS (Friday Afternoon at DIS) DIS Danish I & II; Lektion 4 Min familie Dialogues about Min familie (my family) Dialogues: Daily Habits and Future Anticipation Grammar: Possessive Pronouns recurrent vs. single events Story Dialogue: Annas familie Danish Culture: Det danske monarki DIS Danish I & II; Lektion 4 Min familie Dialogues about Min familie (my family) Dialogues: Daily Habits and Future Anticipation Grammar: Possessive Pronouns recurrent vs. single events Story Dialogue: Annas familie DIS Danish I & II; Lektion 4 Min familie Dialogues about Min familie (my family) Dialogues: Daily Habits and Future Anticipation Grammar: Possessive Pronouns recurrent vs. single events Story Dialogue: Annas familie Danish Culture: Malene sangen Individual Oral Presentations: Min familie Individual Oral Presentations: Min familie The Danish TV series Matador Introduction to the families in the series. DIS Danish I & II; Lektion 5 Min ferie Dialogues: Din påskeferie (Your Easter Vacation) Hvor var du henne? Hvordan var vejret? Grammar: Verbs in the Past tense; short and long forms of the adverbs; Different ways of expressing to think in Danish. Story Dialogue: Påskeferien Danish Song: Answer to Malene 8

9 Lesson 16: Tuesday, February 25. Field Study, Wednesday 26. Lesson 17: Thursday, February 27. Lesson 18: Friday, February 28. DIS Danish I & II; Lektion 5 Min ferie Dialogues: Din påskeferie (Your Easter Vacation) Hvor var du henne? Hvordan var vejret? Grammar: Verbs in the Past tense; short and long forms of the adverbs; Different ways of expressing to think in Danish. Story Dialogue: Påskeferien Danish Culture: Normer og kultur på det danske arbejdsmarked I Caroline Mathilde s Fodspor ( ) DIS Danish I & II; Lektion 5 Min ferie Dialogues: Din påskeferie (Your Easter Vacation) Hvor var du henne? Hvordan var vejret? Grammar: Verbs in the Past tense; short and long forms of the adverbs; Different ways of expressing to think in Danish. Story Dialogue: Påskeferien Danish Culture: Normer og kultur på det danske arbejdsmarked The Danish TV series Matador Long study tour 1 Lesson 19: Monday, March 10. Lesson 20: Tuesday, March 11. DIS Danish I & II; Lektion 6 Kender du København Jeg er nødt til at (I have to/i must) Grammar: Different verbs for to know and their use, Subordinate Clauses and the word order in those Different words for when and their use The use of at blive (become/get/turn) Story Dialogue: Weekendplaner på Egmont kollegiet Dialogue: Hvad sker der hvis? (What happens if?) Danish Culture:Christian IV and København DIS Danish I & II; Lektion 6 Kender du København Jeg er nødt til at (I have to/i must) Grammar: Different verbs for to know and their use, Subordinate Clauses and the word order in those Different words for when and their use (cont d on next page ) The use of at blive (become/get/turn) Story Dialogue: Weekendplaner på Egmont kollegiet Dialogue: Hvad sker der hvis? (What happens if?) 9

10 Lesson 21: Thursday, March 13. Lesson 22: Friday, March 14. Lesson 23: Monday, March 17. Lesson 24: Tuesday, March 18. Lesson 25: Thursday, March 20. Lesson 26: Friday, March 21. Long study tour 2 Lesson 27: Monday, March 31. Lesson 28: Tuesday, April 1. Lesson 29: Thursday, April 3. DIS Danish I & II; Lektion 6 Kender du København Jeg er nødt til at (I have to/i must) Grammar: Different verbs for to know and their use, Subordinate Clauses and the word order in those Different words for when and their use The use of at blive (become/get/turn) Story Dialogue: Weekendplaner på Egmont kollegiet Dialogue: Hvad sker der hvis? (What happens if?) DIS Danish I & II; Lektion 7 Det gode liv Story dialogue: Anders lillesøster Pernille er på besøg Grammar: the Modal Verbs and the use of the Danish adjective forms Danish Culture: Nicolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig p 23 DIS Danish I & II; Lektion 7 Det gode liv Story dialogue: Anders lillesøster Pernille er på besøg Grammar: the Modal Verbs and the use of the Danish adjective forms Danish Culture: Johannes V. Jensen: Kongens Fald p 29 Revision before Midterm Written Midterm Oral Midterm DIS Danish I & II; Lektion 8 Det danske vejr (the weather and talking about it) The 4 seasons Grammar: New Adjectives and their use Asking for directions Revision of: synes/tro/tænke kunne lide/bryde sig om at vær nødt til for at når/da/hvornår DIS Danish I & II; Lektion 8 Det danske vejr (the weather and talking about it) Tthe 4 seasons Grammar: New Adjectives and their use Asking for directions (cont d on next page ) Revision of: synes/tro/tænke kunne lide/bryde sig om at vær nødt til for at når/da/hvornår Danish Culture: Stamme eller nation? Class Discussion! DIS Danish I & II; Lektion 8 Det danske vejr (the weather and talking about it) The 4 seasons Grammar: New Adjectives and their use Asking for directions Revision of: synes/tro/tænke kunne lide/bride sig om at vær nødt til for at når/da/hvornår Danish Culture: Georg Brandes 10

11 Lesson 30: Friday, April 4. Lesson 31: Monday, April 7. Lesson 32; Tuesday, April 8. Field Study, Wednesday April 9. Lesson 33: Thursday, April 10. Lesson 34: Friday, April 11. DIS Danish I & II; Lektion 9 Studerende på DIS i Vestergade i København Reading comprehension Correct the mistakes and translate Danish Culture: Dogmefilm DIS Danish I & II; Lektion 9 Studerende på DIS i Vestergade i København Reading comprehension Correct the mistakes and translate DIS Danish I & II; Lektion 10 På udsalg (On sale) Describing Adjectives Hvordan ser han/hun/den/det etc. Ud? (talking about looks) (cont d on next page ) Påklædning (attire) Revision of word order in main and subordinate clauses Danish Culture: Oplysningstiden Christian den 7., Caroline Matilde og Struense Christiania & Vor Frelsers kirke ( ) DIS Danish I & II; Lektion 10 På udsalg (On sale) Describing Adjectives Hvordan ser han/hun/den/det etc. Ud? (talking about looks) Påklædning (attire) Revision of word order in main and subordinate clauses DIS Danish I & II; Lektion 11 Spisetid på kollegiet, onsdag aften Reading comprehension Revision of the use of the verb at blive Travel break Lesson 35: Tuesday, April 22. Lesson 36: Thursday, April 24. Lesson 37: Friday, April 25. Lesson 38: Monday, April 28. Lesson 39: Tuesday, April 29. DIS Danish I & II; Individual oral presentations: Mine rejser DIS Danish I & II; Individual oral presentations: Mine rejser DIS Danish I & II; Lektion 11 Spisetid på kollegiet, onsdag aften Reading comprehension Revision of the use of the verb at blive DIS Danish I & II; Lektion 12 HC Andersen Konen med æggene (The Woman with the Eggs) DIS Danish I & II; Lektion 13 Vi kommer til at savne dig (We ll miss you) Grammar: The Present Perfect tense Story dialogue: Plans for the Future and Life after Denmark 11

12 Lesson 40: Thursday, May 1. Lesson 41: Friday, May 2. Lesson 42: Monday, May 5. Lesson 43: Tuesday, May 6. Lesson 44: Thursday, May 8. DIS Danish I & II; Lektion 13 Vi kommer til at savne dig (We ll miss you) Grammar: The Present Perfect tense Story dialogue: Plans for the Future and Life after Denmark DIS Danish I & II Revision Danish DIS Danish I & II Revision Danish Individual Presentations: Mine fremtidsplaner Written Final in class Lesson 45: Friday, May 9. Wrap up Lesson 46: Monday, May 1. ORAL FINAL TBA 12