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Instructor:      Dr. Meg Brown               Faculty Hall 4A 5                      Office Telephone: 762 4526
e-mail: meg.brown@murraystate.edu       Web page: http://campus.murraystate.edu/academic/faculty/meg.brown/index.htm

OFFICE HOURS:  MWF: 9:00-10:30;  T-Th: 9:00-9:30; and by appointment

I.   TITLE: ELEMENTARY GERMAN 102

II.  TEXT AND REFERENCES:
 Alles klar? Textbook, Workbook/Lab Manual;     also:  Die deutsche Grammatik klar gemacht
  One Laser XL 90 Minute Tape (so you can have the listening comprehension of each chapter duplicated)

III. CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
 A thorough study of the sounds and basic structural patterns of the German language with emphasis placed upon pronunciation, pattern practice, and the reading of simple texts.

IV. PURPOSE:  To equip students with a basic knowledge and communicative competency in German.

V.  COURSE OBJECTIVES: The objectives for the first year of German language study are:
 a) to have a solid foundation in the elementary grammatical structures of the German language,
 b) to possess an active vocabulary for basic speech production in real-life situations as well as passive  knowledge of additional vocabulary;
 c) to be able to understand simple spoken German;
 d) to be able to express him/herself in writing simple sentences in German;
 e) to be able to read a variety of simplified elementary texts in German;
 f) to be able to speak with appropriate pronunciation and intonation for the Novice Level;
 g) to improve students’ understanding of the grammar, structure, and vocabulary of English;
 h) to improve all interpersonal communication skills, whether in English or German.
 i) to acquire an understanding and appreciation of German speaking peoples and their cultures.

VI.  CONTENT OUTLINE: In Elementary German 102 we shall cover Chapters 6-10 in the textbook and review Chapters 1-5.

VII. INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES:
 The conversational and grammar exercises will be based on the text. Students are expected to spend at least two hours preparing for every class period. ***Grammar assignments are to be read and studied before class.  Any grammar explanations given in class will be very brief and will presuppose a knowledge of the material.  All exercises assigned in the textbook are to be practiced thoroughly outside of class. Written homework is to be done before class and in the most complete form possible (i.e., in complete sentences). It and the workbook/lab manual  assignments must be handed in on time. ***Late assignments cannot be accepted except by prior arrangement. No credit will be given for assignments turned in late.

VIII. FIELD, CLINICAL, AND LABORATORY EXPERIENCES: See IX. Resources.

IX.   RESOURCES:
 Audio tapes accompany each chapter in the lab manual section of the workbook and are to be duplicated in the Language/Culture Lab, FH 403. Students are expected to obtain a copy of each listening section as assigned.  Listen to the tapes often and practice aloud.  Students are strongly urged to take part in conversations at the German table and to attend German and other foreign films shown in the course of the semester by Cinema International.  Students should consider joining the Foreign Language Club and participating in other cultural activities that may be planned from time to time.

X.     GRADING PROCEDURES:  In German 102 the course grade will be comprised of:

XI.   ATTENDANCE POLICY:
 Attendance is mandatory.  Absences will affect your grade. Up to three absences are allowed for illness and family emergencies only.  Furthermore, if you miss one fourth of the class meetings (more than 10) for any reason (excused or unexcused), you will not pass this course.
AN ABSENCE IS NOT AN EXCUSE FOR BEING UNPREPARED! If you are late or must be absent, it is your responsibility to find out and do the assignment before the next class period and to come to my office to get any handouts so that you will be prepared for the next class period.
 Note: I urge you to meet and confer with me often to determine just how you are doing. I am here to help you as much as I can.

XII. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY:
1. It is the responsibility of every student to be informed about the collegiate Academic Integrity Policy. Cheating in whatever form constitutes academic dishonesty.
2. Copies of the policy are available in: CIV Student Guide, Classroom bulletin boards, Department of Foreign Language Office, Dean of Humanistic Studies Office, and the College of Humanistic Studies Home Page.
3. Your name on every assignment, quiz, and exam represents a pledge that you have adhered to this policy.
4. In order for the instructor to be able to evaluate your work, you should avoid assistance or correction by an upper level student or native speaker.  In rare and isolated circumstances you may ask a specific question of someone more proficient in German; but in these instances, you must document by use of a footnote the word or phrase you received from that person.
5. I expect students to abide by the highest ethical standards.

XIII.  PREREQUISITES: German 101 or Placement Test equivalent. CHALLENGE CREDIT: If you plan to use your completion of this course with an "A" or a "B" to challenge credit for German 101, you need to take the Placement exam, place into German 102, and, at the beginning of next semester, should come to the Foreign Language Department office to apply for the credit.  It must be done while you are registered at MSU.
 

Freitag, 1/22   Mittwoch, 3/24
   Freitag, 3/26
Montag, 1/25
Mittwoch, 1/27   Montag, 3/29
Freitag, 1/29 Aufsatz I due   Mittwoch, 3/31
   Freitag, 4/2 Aufsatz III due
Montag, 2/1
Mittwoch, 2/3   Montag, 4/5
Freitag, 2/5   Mittwoch, 4/7
   Freitag, 4/9 Exam III, Kap. 9 (& 4-8)
Montag, 2/8 Exam I, Kap. 5 & 6 (& Kap. 1)
Mittwoch, 2/10 Kap. 7/ Review Kap. 2 on your own   Montag, 4/12 Kap. 10
Freitag, 2/12   Mittwoch, 4/14
   Freitag, 4/16
Montag, 2/15
Mittwoch, 2/17   Montag, 4/19
Freitag, 2/19   Mittwoch, 4/21
   Freitag, 4/23
Montag, 2/22 Aufsatz II(on a German or Aus. City)
Mittwoch, 2/24 Kap. 8/ Review Kap. 3 on your own  Montag, 4/26
Freitag, 2/26   Mittwoch, 4/28
   Freitag, 4/30 Review
Montag, 3/1   Final exams:
Mittwoch, 3/3   10:30 class: Wed., May 5 at 10:30
Freitag, 3/5   11:30 class:  Tues., May 4 at 10:30
 
 

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