Instructor: Frau Theresa Moran
German 1003 Section:5021T
5 Credits
Email:tmoran@sowashco.k12.mn.us
Room: 213
Time: 10:33-11:26
Materials: Spr�nge 1003
Reader �Oktoberfest�
Course Description
German 1003 is designed to review and expand your knowledge of German
language structure to extend your comprehension and communicative abilities.
The materials you are using consist of the course packet Spr�nge, listening
and vocabulary exercises on your course website, an authentic German book, a
feature film, and videos. These materials will help you work with the
language in a variety of media and forms that complement each other.
MAKE THIS COURSE YOUR TOP PRIORITY � WORK ON YOUR GERMAN OUTSIDE OF CLASS AND
ALLOW IT TO TAKE CENTER STAGE WHILE YOU�RE IN CLASS.
Your grade on your U of M transcript is permanent!!!!
Preparation and Participation
It is important that you be present and prepared every 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; it also constitutes 27% of your grade. Your
visible, audible, constructive contribution to the class as a whole
guarantees that you will receive participation credit, and more importantly,
will improve your language learning.
Oral Presentations, Interviews, Essays, Group and 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 informal small-group
discussions, interviews, as well as through the preparation of a formal
presentation. Writing skills will be developed through a number of different
tasks, including short writing assignments and two formal essays. The essays
will emphasize process writing starting with a prewriting exercise, a rough
draft, a 1st draft and an expanded second/final draft. In addition you will
be reading and working with the authentic text Oktoberfest by Felix & Theo.
You will be informed about the specific requirements for individual
assignments during the trimester.
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?
Course Expectations
I trust this course will be a positive learning experience for both of us; to
this end, I would like to be clear about expectations. I as the instructor
expect you to attend class daily, to participate actively and productively to
the best of your ability, and to complete all assigned homework by the date
due. You may anticipate up to two hours of homework for each class hour,
although assignment lengths vary daily. As a student you should expect to be
challenged, to improve your existing academic skills as well as to develop
new ones. You should expect your instructor to provide clear directions,
instruction and timely feedback to you on your progress.
Quizzes, Chapter Tests and Final Exam
The book we are using contains 4 chapters, each divided in two parts
(Spr�nge). There will be a short quiz after the Einf�hrung and the first
Sprung of each unit worth 3 points. There will be a chapter test at the end
of the second Sprung of each unit. The chapter tests will include material
from the first and the second Sprung and will count for 6 points each.
Course Grading
Participation-preparation (includes homework, pop-quizzes, role-plays , etc.)
28
3 Quizzes @ 3 points each 9
4 Chapter Tests @ 6 points each 24
3 Essays @ 2 x 5 points, 1 x 2 points 12
3 Roleplays @ 2 points each 6
Lesetext: Oktoberfest 8
1 Oral Presentation 4
1 Final Exam 9
Total Points 100
N.B. 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. Please track your own progress by monitoring points received and
keeping track of all assignments (such as essays, tests, and homework). You
may earn up to 2 extra credit points.
The final exam is worth a maximum of 9 course points. You must pass the
final exam to pass the course. If you score below 50 percent on the final
exam, you receive an automatic "F" in German 1003. If you receive a grade
of "D," "F," or "N" in this course, you may not enroll in the next level of
German courses. To enroll in Ger. 1004 you have to 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.
Makeup Work for Legitimate Absences:
Students will not be penalized for absence during the semester due to
unavoidable or legitimate circumstances. Such circumstances include verified
illness, participation in intercollegiate athletic events, subpoenas, jury
duty, military service, bereavement, and religious observances. Such
circumstances do not include voting in local, state, or national elections.
No make-up exams will be given, except in cases of illness, family emergency,
or a University excused absence. You must approach me in advance and in
writing (per email) in order to be eligible for make-up work. You may be
required to provide proof of your reason of absence. For complete
information, please see:
http://policy.umn.edu/Policies/Education/Education/MAKEUPWORK.html.
Incomplete Policy
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, contact Disabilities Services
at McNamara Alumni Center, Suite 180 and 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 10-15 hours a week on coursework
outside the classroom.
�Use of Personal Electronic Devices in the Classroom:
Using personal electronic devices in the classroom setting can
hinder instruction and learning, not only for the student using the device
but also for other students in the class. To this end, the University
establishes the right of each faculty member to determine if and how personal
electronic devices are allowed to be used in the classroom. For complete
information, please reference:
http://policy.umn.edu/Policies/Education/Education/CLASSROOMPED.html.
�Classroom Policies:
All students at the University 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.
Student Conduct and Academic Integrity
As a new member of the University community, it is important to be aware of
what is expected of you and what you can expect of the University. This
information is designed to clarify the values and actions of an academic
community.
An academic community of integrity advances the quest for truth and knowledge
by requiring intellectual and personal honesty in learning, teaching,
research, and service. An excerpt from CLA Handbook 2008 listed Five
Fundamental Values: Honesty, Trust, Fairness, Respect, and Responsibility.
The first guiding principle of the Conduct Code is: The University seeks an
environment that promotes academic achievement and integrity, that is
protective of free inquiry, and that serves the educational mission of the
University.
All students at the University are bound by the Student Conduct Code. It is
the policy of the University of Minnesota (University) that certain minimum
standards of conduct are necessary to safeguard the rights, opportunities,
and welfare of students, faculty, staff, and guests of the University
community and to assure protection of the interests of the University as it
seeks to carry out its mission. The University requires a community free from
violence, threats, and intimidation; protective of free inquiry; respectful
of the rights of others; open to change; supportive of democratic and lawful
procedures; and dedicated to a rational and orderly approach to the
resolution of conflict.
Students who engage in behavior that disrupts the learning environment for
others may be subject to disciplinary action under the code. The College of
Continuing Education reserves the right to cancel current or future
registration for such students. The Office for Student Conduct and Academic
Integrity (OSCAI) has been entrusted with the responsibility of upholding the
University of Minnesota Board of Regents Student Conduct Code and
administering the student discipline procedures.
Scholastic Dishonesty
Students are responsible for maintaining scholastic honesty in their work at
all times. Students engaged in scholastic dishonesty will be penalized and
their name may be reported to The Office for Student Conduct and Academic
Integrity (OSCAI).
The University�s College of Liberal Arts defines scholastic dishonesty
as "any act that violates the rights of another student with respect to
academic work or that involves misrepresentation of a student�s own work.
Scholastic dishonesty means plagiarizing; cheating on assignments or
examinations; engaging in unauthorized collaboration on academic work;
taking, acquiring, or using test materials without faculty permission;
submitting false or incomplete records of academic achievement; acting alone
or in cooperation with another to falsify records or to obtain dishonestly
grades, honors, awards, or professional endorsement; altering, forging, or
misusing a University academic record; or fabricating or falsifying data,
research procedures, or data analysis. USE OF AN ONLINE OR ELECTRONIC
TRANSLATOR FOR MORE THAN SIMPLE PHRASES COUNTS AS PLAGIARISM. You may look
up words or phrases, but not complete sentences.
The Office for Student Conduct and Academic Integrity (OSCAI) has been
entrusted with the responsibility of upholding the University of Minnesota
Board of Regents Student Conduct Code and administering the student
discipline procedures.
Sexual Harassment
Definition: �Sexual Harassment means unwelcome sexual advances, requests for
sexual favors and/or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature��
The policy strictly prohibits sexual harassment by or toward a member of the
University community and requires appropriate reporting and investigation of
such reports. The definition and policy can be seen in it�s entirety at:
http://www1.umn.edu/regents/policies/humanresources/SexHarassment.pdf.
CIS Field Days
College in the Schools Field Day events are opportunities to become
acquainted with the University of Minnesota Twin Cities Campus, meet and work
with your fellow CIS classmates from the greater metropolitan area, and use
the expertise and experience you have gained in the U of M, TC course . The
spring field day is April 25, 2012.
The CIS Student Handbook is available at:
http://www.cce.umn.edu/cis/students/handbook/index.html
I have read the College in the Schools information and I will follow the
rules and policies to the best of my ability.
http://www.cce.umn.edu/
http://teacherweb.com/MN/WHS/FrauMoran/
2012 Spring FIELD Day at the UofM April 25th!!!
