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>From: Deanne Cobb <[log in to unmask]>
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>Date: Wed, 9 May 2001 08:57:52 -0600
>To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum    <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: #6114 German textbook search
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We're using the Widmaier Treffpunkt 
Deutsch series (Text, audio cassettes, 
CD-Rom, Website, and Dasher grammar 
drill program).  

I'll send more information off list.

Deanne


On Tue, 8 May 2001 17:27:27 EDT LLTI-Editor 
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> --- Forwarded Message from "Carine Ullom" <[log in to unmask]> ---
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> >Date: Mon, 07 May 2001 16:47:18 -0400
> >From: "Carine Ullom" <[log in to unmask]>
> >Organization: St. Lawrence University
> >To: LLTI <[log in to unmask]>
> >CC: [log in to unmask]
> >Subject: German textbook search
> 
> Hello,
> We are in the process of selecting a new Introductory German textbook.
> In so doing, we want to pay attention to the technology associated with
> the text.  I'm soliciting feedback regarding texts used in your
> institution.  What do you have that you like?  What should I avoid?
> I've discovered many texts have Web sites associated with them but
> they're quite varied in quality (and the number of broken links).  I'd
> love to use a book that has a decent interactive CD-ROM with it.
> (Incidentally, if anyone out there uses Neue Horizonte, please explain
> the difference between the Computer Study Modules and the Neue Horizonte
> NOW! CD-ROM.  The explanations on the Web are insufficient.)  It would
> probably be useful to know that our classes meet 3 times/week with an
> additional 2 meetings/week for lab. (We eliminated Kontakte because it
> didn't fit well into this structure).
> 
> If sufficient interest exists, I'll summarize the feedback and post back
> to the group.
> 
> Vielen Dank!
> --
> Carine Ullom
> Director, Language Resource Center/
> Instructional Technology Specialist
> Department of Modern Languages & Literatures
> St. Lawrence University
> Canton, NY 13617
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> 315-229-5857 (tel)
> 315-229-5989 (fax)