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Course
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FALL 2012 | download info | NAU
GERMAN | |
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Instructor |
Dr.
Marilya Reese |
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section 09:10 |
MTWTH
in BAA 113 |
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Instructor |
Vicky
Vandermale |
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section 10:20 section 03:00 |
MTWTH
in BAA 113 MTWTH
in BAA 114 |
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Course
Materials |
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Required |
Kontakte.
A Communicative Approach. Boston: McGraw-Hill, and local events pertinent to the study of German,
follow the NAU German |
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Course
Description |
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Liberal Studies components Distribution Block Liberal Studies Essential Skills Student Learning Outcomes General homework assignments |
This course supports the Mission of the Liberal Studies
Program because it prepares 21st century students to live
responsible, productive, and creative lives as citizens of a
dramatically changing world. This course supports the efforts of this
institution to develop citizens that can interact with people from all over the
world. This course helps students who do not want to be shut out of
the dynamics that shape the world, dynamics that will
increasingly become de-centered. The nature of this course emphasizes
the intrinsic connections between language and culture and
challenges students to explore the traditions and legacies that have
created the dynamics and tensions that shape the world. GER 101
is in the Cultural Understanding Block because it: • Enhances students' understanding of
different cultures of the
world through the study of language, literature and music. •
Provides
students with an experience of diverse cultures different
from their own, and an analytic framework that facilitates
awareness of how cultures vary and shape human experience. •
Familiarize
students with cultures of the world and develop an
appreciation for the unique features and perspectives of varied
cultural traditions. The
reading and writing requirements for this course will foster effective
speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in both English
and the target language. The assignments listed below will help
students acquire a broad and critical understanding of their own
cultural characteristics as well as those of the target culture. The
course will cultivate effective writing though essay exams, short
papers and other assignments listed below. Active
engagement with the content of this course will allow students
to: 1.
Greet in German 2.
Introduce oneself, ask others names, majors, and occupations 3.
Ask and tell time and price using numbers 4. Do
shopping and order at restaurants 5.
Describe one’s routine and invite others to activities 6.
Describe the location of things 7.
Talk about past events German
101 is a first-semester course in which you will learn to comprehend
and speak German with good accuracy provided you prepare
thoroughly outside of class and take an active part in class. German
101 is a four-credit course that meets every day but Friday for
fifty minutes. Plan
on 1-2 hours of daily preparation in GER 101. Always review the
material from each class afterward and before next day’s class. Writing
task homework assignments are specified with due dates in
the daily syllabus; additional assignments are at the discretion of
your instructor and are announced in class. |
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Assessment
of Learning Outcomes |
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35% ... 15% ... 15% ... NOTE ... 20% ... 15% ... Attendance Policy Extra Credit Tutoring Class Management & Conduct |
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Written Chapter Exams The
introductory chapters (A-B) exam is 5%; chapter exams (Kapitel 1-3) are
10% each; Exams are 50 minutes long. No extra time may be given beyond
the 50 minute limit without prior arrangement (through DSS). Final
Exam Chapter
4 (Kapitel 4) exam during finals week 2
Oral Exams (mündliche
Prüfung) The
first oral exam (5%) will be administered in week 9. The second oral
exam in week 15 (10%). The most effective preparation for these
exams is regular attendance and active participation in class. Make-up
exams can only be given if you obtain your instructor’s permission in
advance. Homework
& Quizzes See
section “homework assignments” above. Class
Participation & Preparation Active,
consistent, and collaborative participation are the criteria for participation
assessment. Reviewing a class session on any given day is required
as preparation for the classroom activities of the following day. Attendance
is a necessary prerequisite for class participation. Daily
attendance in class is required, not optional. Every absence will put
you in a catch-up situation, and that will affect your performance in
all course components. Unexcused or unexplained absences will automatically
lower a student's grade if they exceed 4 per semester in a 4-credit
course (one letter grade for every 4 absences). Instructors need make
no special arrangements for students who have been absent or who miss
assignment deadlines and/or examinations. You
can receive up to 5 extra credit percentage points for attending NAU or
community sponsored events related to the study of German such as the
German movie of the NAU International Film Series. Inquire with your instructor
about additional details. Want
or need help? It's free at NAU! If
you need help with GER 101, you can seek assistance during office hours,
or make an appointment with the German Tutor in the LAC
(x 3-5524). Please
print and carefully read the class management statement. Disruptive
behavior as defined in this document as well as the use of
devices not essential to classroom instruction is prohibited. |
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Fall 2012