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Afr 101 Sillabus (UWM)

  • SILLABUS (syllabus) covers the info and objectives of the course
  • LEERPLAN (curriculum) details every week
  • LESINGS (lectures) links to some of the course discussions
A 4 credit hour class is meant to have you spend about 12 hours x 16 weeks. I will plan for about 10 hours per week. You will then have 2 hours to spend at your discretion.

Wk 1: Sept 06

UitspraakKommunikasieWoordeskatGrammatika
SPECIFIC >
The Alphabet;
Pronunciation List;
Prefixes

SPECIFIC > VOWELS:
Long & Short
Rounded & Unrounded;

HOLISTIC
The Boy (1) (2) (3)
• Pronouns
• Social Exchanges: Greetings
• Social Exchanges: Introductions
• Color: Wat is die kleur van <?>? ('n Tamatie, bloed, piesang, die son, die lug, ens.)
• Rigtings: Van Milwaukee, in watter rigting is ... (Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Chicago, Madison
• Days of the Week: Op Watter dag (dae) doen jy XYZ? Wat doen jy op [dag van die week]
• Months: Watter maand is die <eerste> maand van die jaar?
• Seasons: Wat is die seisoen in <maand>?
GRAMMAR RELATED:
 Pronouns (all)
 Verbs: Conjugated

BASICS:
 Social Exchanges
 Color
 Wind Directions
 Seasons
 Months
 Days of the Week


 Afrikaans Grammar Map
 Grammar Terminology
Personal Pronouns (subj., obj., poss)
 Conjugated Verb WEES: 
 Tenses 
 Progressive (WORD)

.Wk 2: Sept 12

UitspraakKommunikasieWoordeskatGrammatika
SPECIFIC > CONSONANTS:
Similar to English
Dissimilar to Eng
SPECIFIC >
Plurals

HOLISTIC
The Boy (4)
• Numbers
• Pronouns
• Waar is jy (wees)? (past/present)
• Rigtings: Van Milwaukee, in watter rigting is ... (Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Chicago, Madison.
BASICS:
 Numbers 
 Time 
Conjugated Verb WEES:
Tenses
Progressive (WORD)


.Wk 3: Sept 19

UitspraakKommunikasieWoordeskatGrammatika
SPECIFIC > VOWELS:
Vowel Clusters with I-Ending
Vowels with Diacritics
Diphthongs

HOLISTIC
The Boy (5)
• Hoe laat is dit?--Hoe laat doen jy XYZ?
• Numbers: Simple Math
• Wanneer doen jy xyz? (roetine: staan op, eet ontbyt, gaan skool/werk toe, eet middagete, gaan huis toe, eet aandete, gaan slaap) (maak die huis skoon, lees jou pos, sny die gras, doen inkopies [koop kos], gaan biblioteek toe, kyk TV,
• Vrae oor jou familie (Wat is jou Pa se naam/van?
• Meals: Watter maal eet 'n mens <in die oggend>?



GRAMMAR RELATED:
Wind Directions
Question Words

BASICS:
Periods of Time
The Family
Meals
Opposites

EXTRA CREDIT:
*Class Phrases
* Shapes
* Cycles of Time
* Time of the Day


CONJUGATED VERB - WEES:
Questions
Conjugated Verb HÊ:
Tenses
Progressive
Questions


.Wk 4: Sept 26

UitspraakKommunikasieWoordeskatGrammatika
SPECIFIC >
Diminutives

HOLISTIC
The Boy (6)
• Counter every statement with a negative statement in reply.
• Answer questions in the negative.
• Tell about your family
• Shapes: Wat is die vorm van <'n eier>?
• Opposites: Wat is die teenoorgestelde van ... (klein)?
GRAMMAR RELATED:
Negation
Prepositions;
Verbs: Regular 1

DESCRIPITIONS:
Taste
Adjectives

REFERENCE > GOGNATES:
From German & Greek
From Latin: EEL, AAL

EXTRA CREDIT:
Descriptions: *Adverbs
CONJUGATED VERB - WEES:
Negation

CONJUGATED VERB - HÊ:
Negation

.Wk 5: Okt 03

UitspraakKommunikasieWoordeskatGrammatika
SPECIFIC >
Assimilation
Glottal Stop
Exceptions

HOLISTIC
The Boy (7)
• Name the parts of the body.

GRAMMAR RELATED:
Verbs: Modals
Verbs: Regular 2

PEOPLE > PERSON
The Body: External
Exercises

REFERENCE > GOGNATES:
From Latin: EER
From Latin: ISME

EXTRA CREDIT:
People > Pers > The Body: Internal
CONJUGATED VERB - WEES:
Modals

CONJUGATED VERB HÊ:
Modals

.Wk 6: Okt 10

UitspraakKommunikasieWoordeskatGrammatika
SPECIFIC >
Stress and Emphasis
Spelling Rules
Names and Places

HOLISTIC
The Boy (8) (9)
• Talk about clothing and color.
• Klere: As jy swem, wat dra jy?
• Klere: As dit baie koud is, wat dra jy?
• Klere: As dit warm is, wat dra jy?
• Klere: As jy opera toe gaan, wat dra jy?

PEOPLE > PERSON 
 Clothing: General 
Clothing: Men's
Clothing: Women's

REFERENCE > GOGNATES: 
 From Latin: SIE 


REGULAR VERBS
Regular Verbs:
Tenses
Progressive
Questions
Negation
Modals

.Wk 7: Okt 17

UitspraakKommunikasieWoordeskatGrammatika
SPECIFIC > (review all)

HOLISTIC
The Boy (10)
Talk about:
• your favorite food
• each  meal.
• each course at dinner.
 
GRAMMAR RELATED:
Verbs: Prefixed
Verbs: Insepr. Compds
• Tricky verbs>Verbs>04

PEOPLE > FOOD
General Food Terms
Meats
Beverages
Dessert
Fruits
Vegetables

REFERENCE > GOGNATES:
From Latin: TEIT
COMPOUND VERBS: PREFIXED & INSEPARABLE
Prefixed Verbs & Insep. Comp. Verbs:
Tenses
Progressive
Questions
Negation
Modals

.Wk 8: Okt 24

Culture • Uitspraak • Kommunikasie • Woordeskat • Grammatika
September

Roots of  Afrikaans
The Future of Afrikaans
Afrikaans in South Africa
Afrikaans in Namibia 
Oktober (vir die midtermyn)

South African cuisine
Namibian cuisine
Etiquette in Cultural Context
Afrikaans Music: Traditional
Uitspraak  -  Read a prepared and a unprepared text.

Kommunikasie - Any of the assignments in the Kommunikasie kolom.

Woordeskat -  Fill in the blank sentences and translation exercises.

Grammatika - manipulate sentences to add the grammar principles.

.Wk 9: Okt 31

UitspraakKommunikasieWoordeskatGrammatika
Kortverhaal: Loekie die Leeu 1
Kortverhaal: Loekie die Leeu 2
Lied: Ontrafel

Diktee
• Praat about health, symptoms and illnessesGrammar Related:
Time Words
People>Person:
Physical Descriptions
People>Health:
General Health Terms
Ailments & Symptoms
Illnesses
Physical Examination
Third Spot:
Obj Pron
Negation

.Wk 10: Nov 07

UitspraakKommunikasieWoordeskatGrammatika
Lied: Ek Bou 'n Huisie
Kortverhaal: Loekie die Leeu 3
Kortverhaal: Loekie die Leeu 4
Diktee
• Watter kamers is in jou huis?
• Wat is in jou huis: slaapkamer? Sitkamer? Kombuis? Badkamer?

People>AtHome:
Dwelling Options
House: Outside
House: Inside
House: Furniture
House: Appliances
House: Cooking Ware

Third Spot:
Obj Pron
Negation
Time Words


.Wk 11: Nov 14

UitspraakKommunikasieWoordeskatGrammatika
Kortverhaal: Loekie die Leeu 5
Kortverhaal: Loekie die Leeu 6
Lied: Stormwolke

Diktee
• Explain a procedure "how to"; e.g.
(i) clean house
(ii) prepare a food item
(iii) do yard work (iv) etc.
People>Person>Health:
Jewelry
Toiletries and Cosmetics
People>Urban:
The City
Traffic
Banking
Office Supplies
Travel
Special Infinitives




.Wk 12: Nov 21

Kortverhaal:
UitspraakKommunikasieWoordeskatGrammatika
Kortverhaal: Loekie die Leeu 7
Kortverhaal: Loekie die Leeu 8
Lied: Vrou by die Spieël

Diktee
• Write the story of Loekie die Leeu in your own words in Afrikaans.
Grammar Related>Conjunctions:
Conj.:1st Group
People>Culture:
Art
Music
Courses
Hobbies & Leisure
Vocations
First Group Conjunctions


.Wk 13: Nov 28

UitspraakKommunikasieWoordeskatGrammatika
Gedig: Versie vir 'n Afrikaner
Gedig: Vlug Air France 447
Gedig: Vir Sara Baartman
Lied: Swerwer

Diktee
• Lees Gedigte
Nature>Animals:
Wild Animals:  Large
Wild Animals: Medium
Wild Animals: Small
Birds
Grammar Related>TrickyWords>Verbs
• 01
Standard Infinitives

.Wk 14: Des 05

UitspraakKommunikasieWoordeskatGrammatika
Kortverhaal: Juliet (1-4)
Lied: Laatmiddag

Diktee
• Lees: Juliet 1-4
Nature>Inanimate:
Universe & Planets
Weather
Communication:
Letters, Texting, Email
Communication Verbs
Prepositions

.Wk 15: Dec 12

UitspraakKommunikasieWoordeskatGrammatika
Kortverhaal: Juliet (5-8)
Lied: Skadudans

Diktee
• Lees:  Juliet 5-8
Geography:
Continents
Regions
Countries & Nationalities
Languages
Cities

Review

.Wk 16: Des 16

Kultuur (vir die finale eksamen)
 • Uitspraak • Kommunikasie • Woordeskat • Grammatika
November

Afrikaans Music: Contemporary
Poetry
South African history
South African politics
Desember
>
Namibian history
Namibian politics
Perceptions about the Afrikaners
Short Stories, Novels
Uitspraak - Lees 'n voorbereide en onvoorbereide teks.

Kommunikasie - Kommunikeer oor elkeen van die onderwerpe

Woordeskat - Vertaal, gebruik in sinne

Grammatika - Doen sinne met die grammatikale beginsels