CIS Deutsch 1003 Syllabus 2008-09 German 1003 Section:5021T Phone: 651-768-4453 Email:tmoran@sowashco.k12.mn.us Instructor: Frau Theresa Moran Room: 213 Office: 651-768-4400 Time: 9:00-10:24 Materials: Sprünge 1003 Reader “Oktoberfest” QuickStudy German Grammar – optional Course Curriculum German 1003 is designed to review and expand your knowledge of German language structure and to extend your comprehension and communicative abilities. The materials you are using consist of the course-packet Sprünge, a short story, Oktoberfest, listening exercises on Sprünge Online (www.cla.umn.edu/spruenge), short literary texts, and a feature film. These materials will help you work with the language in a variety of media and forms that complement each other. Preparation and Participation Regular attendance, preparation and participation are central to your success in German 1003. Anticipate spending approximately 2 hours on preparation for each class hour, although time may vary with assignments. It is important that you are present and prepared every class day and that you actively participate in class. Classroom activities give you the chance to speak, write, and read German, to listen to spoken German, and to understand and apply grammar structures. Oral Presentations, Interviews, Essays, Final Project Because German 1003 emphasizes all four language skills--speaking, reading, listening and writing--you will work on a variety of tasks that develop these skills, and you will be evaluated on your achievements in all of these areas. You will demonstrate your oral proficiency through formal class- presentations, in-class interviews, informal small-group discussions, and by performing a final group project at the end of the semester. Writing skills will be developed through a number of tasks, including preparing a presentation and writing essays. The essays emphasize process writing starting with a rough draft, which you will revise and expand. You will be informed about the specific requirements for individual assignments during the semester. Cultural Literacy In addition to strengthening your language skills, this course gives you the opportunity to improve your cultural literacy as well. This involves becoming familiar with basic facts and traditions of other cultures, identifying similarities and differences between cultures, and finally reflecting on your own culture: why do you do things the way you do and what affect might those actions have on other people in your community and around the globe? You will research and report on a topic of your choosing related to a German state and learn more about the function and value of common objects in everyday life in Germany. Quizzes, Chapter Tests and Final Exam The book we are using contains 4 chapters, each divided in two parts (Sprung). There will be a short quiz after the first Sprung and a test at the end of the chapter. All students enrolled in the course are required to take the final exam. You must pass the final exam to pass the course. Course Grading Participation-preparation (includes homework assignments, pop-quizzes, computer lab, role-plays, etc) 200 Essays 100 4 Interviews @ 20 points each 80 Reading assignments 60 3 Chapter Tests @ 100 points each 300 4 Quizzes @ 30 points each 120 1 Final Project 40 1 Final Exam 100 Total Points: 1000 You may earn up to 20 Extra Credit Points. I am grading according to a system of accumulated course points. Each course point is the equivalent of one percentage point toward your final grade. You will receive a midterm grade report from me to check with your records. Please track your own progress by monitoring points received and retaining all assignments (such as essays, tests, and homework). Student course grades are calculated according to the scale below. A = 93-100 A- = 90-92 B+ = 87-89 B = 83-86 B- = 80-82 C+ = 77-79 C = 73-76 C- = 70-72 D+ = 66-69 D = 60 -65 F = 59 or below If you receive a grade of "D," "F," or "N" in this course, you may not enroll in the next level of German courses until you earn a "C-" or better in German 1003. UM Definition of Grades A Achievement is outstanding relative to level necessary to meet requirements. B Achievement significantly above the level necessary to meet course requirements. C Achievement meets the course requirements in every respect. D Worthy of credit even though it fails to meet fully the course requirements. Language Proficiency Exam (LPE) This course will help to prepare you to take the Language Proficiency Exam in German. Successful completion of the LPE is a valuable form of certification of your knowledge of a foreign language. The test corresponds to nationally- recognized guidelines. Students have reported using the LPE to satisfy entrance or degree requirements (such as for graduate or professional schools), and to demonstrate foreign language skills in hiring situations. Make-Up, Late Work Policy, Incomplete Policy No make-up exams will be given, except for in cases of illness, family emergency, or a University excused absence. You must approach me in advance in order to be eligible for make-up work. You may be required to provide proof of your reason of absence. In accordance with University policy, you may be excused from class to participate in religious observances and for approved University activities. Incompletes are rarely given in language courses. Following University Senate grading policy, the I will be assigned at the discretion of the instructor when, due to extraordinary circumstances, the student was prevented from completing the work of the course on time. The assignment of an I requires a written agreement between the instructor and student specifying the time and manner in which the student will complete the course requirements. In no event may any such written agreement allow a period of longer than one year to complete the course requirements. University Policies Disability Services: Reasonable accommodations will be provided for students with physical, sensory, systemic, cognitive, learning, and psychiatric disabilities. For more information about possible arrangements, speak with me at the beginning of the semester. Scholastic Honesty: Be aware that your work for this course should conform to University policies concerning scholastic honesty. Scholastic dishonesty will result in either an "F" for the assignment or an "F" for the course. It includes, but is not limited to, cheating on assignments or examinations, plagiarizing (misrepresenting as one's own anything done by another), submitting the same or substantially similar papers (or creative work) for more than one course without prior consent of all instructors concerned, sabotaging another's work, and unauthorized collaboration (such as substantial rewriting of an essay by another) on assignments or exams. Senate Student Academic Workload Policy: For undergraduate courses, one credit is defined as equivalent to an average of three hours of learning effort per week (over a full semester) necessary for an average student to achieve an average grade in the course. For this 5-credit course you should expect to spend 8-10 hours a week on coursework outside the classroom. Classroom Policies: All students have the right to a civil, productive, and stimulating learning environment. Sexual harassment by or toward a member of the University community is prohibited and will result in disciplinary action. Students are responsible for being on time and prepared for all class sessions, and for seeking academic help in a timely fashion if needed. I expect that you will be responsible for meeting all course requirements, observing all deadlines, examination times, and other course procedures. I look forward to lively and productive discussions in this course. http://www.cce.umn.edu/ http://teacherweb.com/MN/WHS/FrauMoran/ 2009 Fall FIELD Day at the UofM April 23rd!!!