UC25F01 Deutsch I Syllabus:

UC25F01 Deutsch I Syllabus – Anna University UG Syllabus Regulation 2025

Course Objectives:

● To impart fundamentals of the Deutsch language, including reading, writing systems, pronunciation, and speaking.

Basics & Introduction: German alphabet and pronunciation, Basic greetings and farewells, Introducing yourself and others (Ich heiße…, Wer bist du?), Numbers 1–100 and days of the week, Personal pronouns (ich, du, er, sie…), Sentence structure (SVO word order).
Activities: Alphabet spelling game, short skits, Use color-coded cards for SVO sentences.

Grammar Essentials & Everyday Vocabulary: Present tense of regular verbs (spielen, arbeiten, machen…), Common irregular verbs: sein (to be), haben (to have), gehen, kommen, Articles and gender (der, die, das; ein, eine), Simple questions and negation (nicht, kein), Describing people and things: adjectives and colors, Family, school, food, and common objects vocabulary.
Activities: Conjugate regular and irregular verbs, “Question Chain” game, Create a simple family tree.

Everyday Communication in German: Asking for and giving directions, Telling the time and talking about schedules, Ordering food and drinks at a café or restaurant, Talking about hobbies, weather, and daily routines, Listening to short conversations and responding appropriately, Introduction to German culture and formal/informal language use (du vs Sie).
Activities: Ordering food and drinks, Give directions, Formal / Informal greetings, Do’s and Don’ts.

Weightage: Continuous Assessment: 100%

Assessment Methodology: Assignments (30%), Quiz (10%) and Internal Examinations 60%

References:

1. Funk, H., Kuhn, C., & Demme, S. (2015). Menschen A1: Deutsch als Fremdsprache Kursbuch. Hueber Verlag.