GER 102	Course Information SPRING 2012 | download course info | NAU GERMAN |
Instructor	Dr. Marilya Reese
section 9:10 office phone e-mail office hours	MTWTH in BAA 109 BAA 218 523-9638 Marilya.Veteto.Reese@nau.edu T & TH: 2 – 3 & by appointment
Instructor	Vicky Vandermale
section 10:20 section 03:00 office phone e-mail office hours	MTWTH in HLC 3103 MTWTH in BAA 111 BAA 220 523-0630 Vicky.Vandermale@nau.edu T & TH: 2 – 3 & by appointment
Instructor	Dr. Astrid Klocke
section 5:20 office e-mail office hours	MTWTH in Riles 309 Riles 101 Astrid.Klocke@nau.edu W: 3 – 5
•	Course Materials
Required Text online workbook McGrawHill website CD-ROM companion NAU German Program information resources	Kontakte. A Communicative Approach. Boston: McGraw-Hill, 6th edition. OPTIONAL MATERIALS: Web-based electronic workbook (not required). Follow these instructions To purchase and register the online workbook Kontakte-6e website for students (register, free of charge). Grammar, vocabulary, and culture activities for self-testing and review. An interactive software companion CD-ROM for Kontakte is installed in the Language Learning Center (LLC) in BAA 107. Its listening, vocabulary, and grammar review exercises are well suited for self-testing and review. The LLC Open Access schedule will be posted online in week 2. To stay updated and have the opportunity for feedback on extracurricular and local events pertinent to the study of German, follow the NAU German Club on Facebook and visit the German program website .
•	Course Description
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 102 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 102 is a second-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 102 is a four-credit course that meets every day but Friday for fifty minutes. Plan on 1-2 hours of daily preparation in GER 102. 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.
•	Assessment of Learning Outcomes
5% ... 30% ... 15% ... 15% ... NOTE ... 20% ... 15% ... Attendance Policy Extra Credit Tutoring Class Management & Conduct	1 Written Review Test 50 minute exam over German 101 chapters 1-4 in week 2 3 Written Chapter Exams Chapter exams (over Kapitel 5-7) are 10% each; written exams Exams are 50 minutes long. No extra time may be given beyond the 50 minute limit without prior arrangement (through DSS). Final Exam Kapitel 8 exam during finals week 2 Oral Exams (mündliche Prüfung) The first oral exam will be administered during week 7. The second oral exam will take place during week 14. The best preparation for these exams is regular 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. University attendance policies are the basis for the specifc policy to be applied at the discretion of your instructor. 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. Note that extra credit % will only be applied if you maintain a 70% overall performance in the course. 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.