BELLEVUE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Arts & Humanities

 

Instructor:                            Eva Norling

Office:                                   A245D

Hours:                                   By appointment only ( (425) 564-2298 * enorling@bcc.ctc.edu

 

REQUIRED MATERIAL:                   ­ Deutsch Heute, Houghton Mifflin, 7th edition

1.      Textbook

2.      Arbeitsbuch

3.      Answerkey (from instructor)

4.      One blank tape[1] @ 90 minutes

5.      Online course material

­Stapler J

 

OPTIONAL MATERIAL:  ­Deutsch Heute Interactive CD-Rom

­English Grammar for German learning Students by C. Zorach   (A correlation
 to our textbook is available online:
 http://www.oliviahill.com/html/deuhecor.pdf

­German-English dictionary

                                                                ­Tutorial Software
                                                                ­Germany: Unraveling an Enigma by Greg Nees

    (Available in the BCC library)

 

 

COURSE CONTENT:                         Deutsch 103: Kapitel 9-12

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

 

Generally:

·         To acquaint you with the language and culture of the German speaking world and thereby enable you to develop an appreciation and critical stance toward your own.

·         To help you acquire better study habits.

·         To prepare you for an increasingly interdependent world, where the knowledge of different languages and cultures will be necessary.

 

Specifically:

  • To teach you the basics of the German language, including: comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing.

 

REMARKS:

 

·         Be open and patient toward your new language learning experience.  Language learning is a long and sometimes slow process.  You are not here to achieve fluency (it takes years of studying and, possibly, total immersion).  Be fair to yourself and set realistic goals!  Therefore, be consistent and study on a daily basis to make it an enjoyable experience.  Foreign language learning is something one learns to do, not something one studies about.  Day-to-day work in class, at home, practice with classmates, and constant revision of past material upon which the new material gradually grows are the best way of ensuring success.  You should average two hours of outside study for each hour of classroom work.  You will have to go home and practice the material you've heard in class over and over again until it becomes second nature.  As time goes by you will be developing a greater tolerance for feeling lost, confused and frustrated.  During the learning of a foreign language errors and misunderstandings are likely to occur, nonetheless, it is important you continue in the quest to master the target language. Do not let temporary setbacks, fear, or embarrassment discourage you and in doing so, deprive yourself of the opportunity to learn a new language.  Finally, a positive attitude and an open mind are essential “ingredients” to achieve positive results.

·         At the end of this quarter, you would have acquired basic vocabulary, and you would be able to form simple yet well-constructed sentences, read brief descriptive paragraphs, and easily deduct the main idea or “gist” without recurring to mental translation.  You would be able to distinguish and correctly produce new sounds by recognizing words, phrases, and sentences spoken to you.  You should be able to react and reply accordingly, if not always correctly. Produce appropriate vocabulary in target language (create and understand short descriptive sentences with adjectives using hypothetical language (subjunctive).

·         Demonstrate knowledge of parts of speech (to show vocabulary recognition, to classify verbs, decline nouns, describe nouns, and identify cognates, show noun-adjective and noun-verb agreement, recognize and apply the nominative, accusative, dative and genitive case).

·         You are encouraged to develop a genuine interest in German by embracing its culture.  Thus, you are invited to establish connections in and out of the classroom setting to enrich your new acquired knowledge and foster understanding of the German-speaking world.  The library, Germans on campus, the German House in Seattle, the Internet, German TV and radio stations, film, music, newspapers, books etc, are great sources to accelerate the learning process.

·         Please feel free to contact me with any concerns you have regarding this class.  Don’t make any premature decisions before talking to me.  A lot of things can be solved or at least clarified during a conversation.  At any time you can check with me to find out how you are doing in class, and what possibilities I might be able to suggest to you (if needed) in order to improve.  Please remember that I'm not doing magic, and that I will base your final grade on the points you have earned in class.  You are the one who can make a difference.

·         If you require accommodation based on a documented disability, emergency medical information to share, or need special arrangements in case of emergency evacuation, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible.

·         If you would like to inquire about becoming a DSS student you may call 564-2498 or go in person to the DSS (Disability Support Services) reception area in the Student Services Building.

 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

Please read the Arts & Humanities Division Policy: http://www.bcc.ctc.edu/ArtsHum/

 

Attendance:

·         This is not a distant learning class J Attendance is mandatory, and will be part of your final grade. We are meeting 52 times this quarter. Two (2) points will be given for being in class each day.  If you miss 2 weeks or more (10 days or more) of the quarter your final grade will drop one full letter grade.   (Please note that this is different from the A & H policy according to which you would fail at this point).  Please be on time.  If you can't attend, get your assignments from one of your classmates so that you will be prepared when you come back.  This is your responsibility.  Regular attendance in your language class keeps you prepared and informed.  It gives you the unique opportunity to practice your newly learned language.  You are expected to actively speak and listen to the teacher and other students during class.

 

Homework:

·         By definition homework is what you do at home, outside of class.

·         Homework will be given on a daily basis, and it will be part of your grade.  This is your way of keeping up with the subject matter.  Homework is not always what the teacher collects and grades.  Homework is your time spent with the material outside of class.  You absolutely have to make it a habit.  Homework is one way of practicing.  Most of the time your homework will result out of the lesson.  You have to do your exercises in your workbook & lab manual up to the material that we covered in class.  You need tapes dubbed by the Media Center that go along with the lab exercises in the workbook.  Please allow enough turn around time by the Media Center.

·         All written workbook and lab assignments (Kapitel 5-8) are due after each Kapitel on the day of the test during class.  It is your responsability to keep up with the exercises, and to make corrections in a different color with the help of the answer key.  Your corrections will enable you to go back, and analyze what kind of mistakes you are making, and learn from it.  It is not important how many mistakes you made, but if you made proper corrections.  Please staple your complete written and oral exercises together in the right order.  I don’t want to loose any of your precious work, and I won’t accept workbooks that are not stapled.  I’m not responsible for any losses.  10% of the total points for the workbook & lab exercises will be taken off for each day, the assignments are turned in late.

 

Tests:

·         By definition a test is a set of questions, problems, or exercises for determining a person’s knowledge, ability, aptitude, or qualifications in this case in German.

·         Tests will be given after each Kapitel and cover all grammatical structures and new words.  Tests take place in class.  They will be announced in advance.  There will be no comprehensive mid-term or final.  This is to emphasize the need for constant attention as well as to discourage cramming, which is counterproductive in language learning.  One of the four (4) tests will be thrown out at the end of the quarter that could be a test you missed or a low-test score.  This however does NOT apply to the final

 

Web assignments:

·         If you need extra exercises beyond the textbook and the workbook please go to the website that goes along with the book.  (Go to: http://college.hmco.com/languages/german/moeller/deutsch_heute/7e/students/index.html these web assignments may also be of great use to review before a test.

 

Quizzes:

·         Quizzes - announced and unannounced - will be a regular part of this class.  This is to help each one of you to keep up your study outside of class, and to emphasize the need for consistent study on your own.  One of your lowest quiz scores will be thrown out at the end of the quarter.

 

Make-up:

·         No make-up tests, quizzes, homework, or any other assignments will be provided.

Extra credit

·         Extra credit is built into the assignments.  Your workbook is graded on how well you make corrections and learn from them.  The workbook has the same weight as the tests, and will balance any test grade if you make proper corrections.

 

Tutoring

·         BCC offers tutoring.  You are able to see a tutor for free for a total of 2 hours a week.  I strongly encourage students to take advantage of this wonderful service.  Please come and check with me to find out which areas you need help on.  Students who have a C grade on their first test will be required to make an appointment with the tutor.  Please come prepared for the tutor to get the most out of your time.  Bring your tests, quizzes, and any other assignments along with you.  Here is the info for tutoring: http://www.bcc.ctc.edu/tutoring/sched-german.htm

 

Work ethic & civility in the classroom

  • Your work ethic will directly relate to how well you do in class. Coming consistently late to class will make it harder for you to start with the day’s workload.  It will also cause a disruption to other students.   If you do have questions please don’t hesitate to ask when appropriate.  It keeps you and others on task.  Talking to other students in class while the teacher is introducing new material is not only depriving you from a first shot at it, but others too.  Consistency is going to be a very important part for success in your language learning.  If you don’t understand an exercise, please don’t hesitate to ask right away.
  • Everyone in class deserves a learning environment.  Please show respectful behavior toward your fellow students and teacher.  Yawning out loud is not OK.  Coming to class consistently sleepy, and unable to show appropriate involvement in class can cause disruption to ALL learners in class.  It slows down the flow of class activities and the learning of those who are there to learn.  Use common sense and stay at home if you need sleep, and enjoy a more safe and comfortable environment at home.  Our classroom is not your living room.  The teacher will reserve the right to take disciplinary action if it is in your and the other learners interest.

 

GRADES:

 

Grades will be based on the following:

  1. Attendance 10%
  2. Workbook 15%
  3. Homework, and participation 20%
  4. Quizzes 20%
  5. Tests 25%
  6. Final 10%

 

Assignments are due on the day of the chapter tests.  Late work will result in a 10% point loss per late day.  All assignments are due by the last day of the quarter.  This will be TUE June8th, 2004.

An incomplete grade can only be given, if the student is missing one (1) assignment at the end of the quarter.  You will need to arrange with the instructor before the end of the quarter (TUE June8th, 2004) by what time the missing assignment has to be made-up.  This usually applies only to students who have an emergency on the final day.  It is however up to the instructor whether an incomplete can be granted based on the provision that one (1) of the three first (3) test grades will be thrown out. (See above)

 

Grade Scale

 

100%-93%

A

79%-77%

C+

69%-67%

D+

92%-90%

A-

76%-73%

C

66%-63%

D

89%-87%

B+

72%-70%

C-

62%-60%

D-

86%-83%

B

 

 

 

 

82%-80%

B-

 

 

 

 

 

 

Woche

Montag

Dienstag

Mittwoch

Donnerstag

Freitag

1

3/29

Wiederholung

3/30

Wiederholung

3/31

Kapitel 9

4/1

Kapitel 9

4/2

Kapitel 9

2

4/5

Kapitel 9

4/6

Kapitel 9

4/7

Kapitel 9

4/8

Kapitel 9

4/9

Kapitel 9

3

4/12

Kapitel 9

4/13

Kapitel 9

4/14

Kapitel 9

4/15

Test: Kapitel 9

WB p. 71-77 & p. 139-142 due

4/16

Kapitel 10

4

4/19

Kapitel 10

4/20

Kapitel 10

4/21

Kapitel 10

4/22

Kapitel 10

4/23

No BCC

5

4/26

Kapitel 10

4/27

Kapitel 10

4/28

Kapitel 10

4/29

Kapitel 10

4/30

Kapitel 10

6

5/3

Kapitel 10

5/4

Test: Kapitel 10

WB p. 79-86 & p. 143-145 due.

5/5

Kapitel 11

5/6

Kapitel 11

5/7

Kapitel 11

7

5/10

Kapitel 11

5//11

Kapitel 11

5/12

Kapitel 11

5/13

Kapitel 11

5/14

Kapitel 11

8

5/17

Kapitel 11

5/18

Kapitel 11

5/19

Kapitel 11

5/20

Test: Kapitel 11

WB p.87-94 & p. 147-150 due.

5/21
Kapitel 12

9

5/24

Kapitel 12

5/25

Kapitel 12

5/26

Kapitel 12

5/27

Kapitel 12

5/28

Kapitel 12

10

5/31

Feiertag

6/1

Kapitel 12

6/2

Kapitel 12

6/3

Kapitel 12

6/4

Kapitel 12

11

 

6/7

Kapitel 12

6/8

Kapitel 12

WB. P.95-102 & 151-153 due.

All assignments have to be in by today.

6/9

FINAL:

German 103

Kapitel 12

11:30-1:20

 

6/10

 

6/11

 

What grade do you want to get in this class?

 

·         It is important to me to evaluate you so you can make responsible decisions for your future.  The following will help you understand where you are at in class.

·         Decide at the beginning of the quarter if you want to be an “A”  “B”  “C” or “D” student, and read below what that student needs to do in order to get the grade s/he wants:

 

 

The “A” student

·         Demonstrates consistent mastery of learning outcomes for the course;

·         Demonstrates ability to interpret, integrate, and apply learning outcomes beyond the context of the course through application of critical and creative thinking skills;

·         Completes work assignments that consistently exceed requirements and that interpret and apply objectives in new, unique, or creative ways;

·         Demonstrates consistent leadership in class participation activities.

 

The “B” student

·         Demonstrates a high level of competence in learning outcomes for the course;

·         Demonstrates ability to interpret, integrate, and apply learning outcomes within the context of the course through application of critical and creative thinking skills;

·         Completes work assignments that consistently meet most requirements;

·         Contributes regularly to class participation activities.

 

The “C” student

·         Demonstrates a satisfactory level of competence in learning outcomes for the course;

·         Demonstrates competent ability to interpret, integrate, and apply learning outcomes within the context of the course;

·         Completes work assignments that satisfy minimum requirements for the course;

·         Satisfies minimum requirements for class participation activities.

 

The “D” student

·         Demonstrates minimum competence in some learning outcomes for the course;

·         Completes work assignments that usually meet minimum requirements;

·         Contributes inconsistently or infrequently to class participation activities.

 

The “F” student

·         Cannot demonstrate competence in many or fundamental learning outcomes;

·         Submits work assignments that frequently do not meet minimum requirements, or does not complete the assigned work;

·         Does not satisfy minimum requirements for attendance or contribution to class activities.

 

 

 

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I acknowledge the receipt of the syllabus and I assume full responsibility for reading, understanding and implementing the procedures and expectations of this German class.

 

__________________________                                                                   ______________

Name (Print)                                                                                                                          Date

 

_________________________

Signature


[1] Get your tapes ahead of time, and check the sound quality. Also make sure you got chapter 5-8 dubbed.