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Discussion-based
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Medium intensity
One of the best methods for language learning is to read and discuss a text with friends in a relaxed setting. One can discuss the subject matter from a “literary” perspective, focusing on themes, character development, narrative styles, or from a “language-learner” perspective, focusing on new words, idioms, or syntax. Both discussion types allow us to get to know a text intimately. If one of your foreign languages is Modern German, consider joining SPACE’s German Book Club for a month, where we read German short stories or books and meet twice a week to discuss them—in either English or German!
This module is aimed at the advanced beginner or intermediate level and seeks to meet the intellectual interests of the participants. Every month, the preceptor (Isaac Schendel) chooses a new text based on student interest and German level. Examples include: the novels of Hermann Hesse, the poetry of Rainer Maria Rilke, or the fairy tales of Johann Karl August Musäus. Feel free to send in any suggestions and be sure to bring along some Kaffee und Kuchen.
Note: Sessions will be live recorded and shared with all enrolled students afterward for review and to allow those who cannot attend live to still participate in the class.
This module is aimed at the advanced beginner or intermediate level and seeks to meet the intellectual interests of the participants. Every month, the preceptor (Isaac Schendel) chooses a new text based on student interest and German level. Examples include: the novels of Hermann Hesse, the poetry of Rainer Maria Rilke, or the fairy tales of Johann Karl August Musäus. Feel free to send in any suggestions and be sure to bring along some Kaffee und Kuchen.
Note: Sessions will be live recorded and shared with all enrolled students afterward for review and to allow those who cannot attend live to still participate in the class.
Required Texts
For the first installment of this series, we will focus on the first three books of Gotthold Ephraim Lessing’s Fabeln using the Reclam edition (ISBN: 9783150000274). If the group finishes this reading early, Dr. Schendel will supply addition fable and fairy tale material.
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Days and Times
Meeting Mondays & Thursdays at 8:00 PM Eastern for eight 1-hour sessions on June 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, (skip 19 for MythMoot), 23, 26, 30.
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Mon, Jun 2
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Thu, Jun 5
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Mon, Jun 9
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Thu, Jun 12
8:00 PM |
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Mon, Jun 16
8:00 PM |
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Mon, Jun 23
8:00 PM |
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Thu, Jun 26
8:00 PM |
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Mon, Jun 30
8:00 PM |