Intermediate German

Course Details

Course Number: GERM 2133  Section Number: 101

Fall 2010

Location: Prothro-Yeager Hall

Classroom Number: 203

Days & Times:

MWF 11:00 - 11:50

Course Attachments

Textbooks

Deutsch heute
Ninth Edition this is an introductory text to German
  ISBN: 978-0-547-18058-8

accompanying Student Activities Manual
MSU Faculty Member
Friederike Wiedemann   
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Course Objectives

 

For all of us to work hard (and have a little fun).  This course continues where the last course left off and builds on what you learned there.  At the end of this course, you will be able to converse, write, and read about a selected group of topics using a small but useful vocabulary.  The more adventurous and imaginative you are, the more you will be able to do.  You will be familiar with the most important grammatical rules in German; and if your grasp of English grammar should improve during the course, don’t be surprised.


Course Expectations

Prereq.  GERM 1234


Submission Format Policy

N/A



Note: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

Plagiarism Policy Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.

Student Honor Creed

As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so."

As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered, responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are the norm, not the exception. Thus, We, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters. We consider it dishonest to ask for, give, or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one's own, work or ideas which are not entirely one's own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student. We expect of ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by violating the spirit of this creed. Written and adopted by the 2002-2003 MSU Student Senate.

Students with Disabilities The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Support Services in Room 168 of the Clark Student Center, 397-4140.

Safe Zones Statement The professor considers this classroom to be a place where you will be treated with respect as a human being - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, political beliefs, age, or ability. Additionally, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged, provided you can agree to disagree. It is the professor's expectation that ALL students consider the classroom a safe environment.

Contacting your Instructor All instructors in the Department have voicemail in their offices and MWSU e-mail addresses. Make sure you add your instructor's phone number and e-mail address to both email and cell phone lists of contacts.

Attendance Requirements

 

I expect you to be present at every class meeting.  Unless you are so proficient that you don’t need the course to begin with, you will not be able to earn an acceptable grade without attending.  If you have to be absent, I expect you to inform me as soon as you learn of the necessity.  If you miss more than five meetings without a convincing reason explaining the need for the absences, you will receive an F in the course even if your performance should be excellent - - the possibility of which I would doubt.

In observance of the laboratory requirement, which is part of this course, we will at opportune times meet outside of the class schedule to repeat important points we covered in class, to answer questions you might have, and to practice what you have learned.  We will decide together when these meetings take place.


Other Policies

 

Your final grade depends on your performance during the entire term.  Oral as well as written work is taken into consideration.

f I feel the need, i.e., when you do not do your homework well enough for us to continue, I will give unannounced short quizzes. 

There will be a written test after each unit.  Tests will always be announced and prepared in class.  I anticipate the following test schedule:

September 15                      Unit 9

October 8                             Unit 10

November 1                         Unit 11

November 22 or 29            Unit 12

There will be no special mid-term examination.

                The final test will cover everything we have learned in the course of the term. 

There will be no make-up tests except for utterly extraordinary circumstances.  I will decide whether circumstances are “utterly extraordinary.”

Grades depend on the percentage of correct responses.  A:  90-100%, B:  80-89%, C:  70-79%, D:  60-69%.

The course grade depends on your oral work, which includes participation (1/7); quizzes (another 1/7); the written tests (2/7, and the final (3/7).  If it turns out that you are very close to the next higher grade, I reserve the right to give you the higher grade under the condition that your work during the semester provides me with a good reason for it.


Writing Proficiency Requirement All students seeking a Bachelor's degree from Midwestern State University must satisfy a writing proficiency requirement once they've 1) passed English 1113 and English 1123 and 2) earned 60 hours. You may meet this requirement by passing either the Writing Proficiency Exam or English 2113. Please keep in mind that, once you've earned over 90 hours, you lose the opportunity to take the $25 exam and have no option but to enroll in the three-credit hour course. If you have any questions about the exam, visit the Writing Proficiency Office website at http://academics.mwsu.edu/wpr, or call 397-4131.