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GERMAN 1001-03 MW 11:00 am - 12:15 pmINTRODUCTION TO Burruss 270GERMAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE, LEVEL IGSLO ML&C 1: LANGUAGE, LINGUISTICS, & COMPARISONSGSLO ML&C 2: CULTURES & LITERATURES1GERMAN 1001-03 MW 11:00 am - 12:15 pm INTRODUCTION TO Burruss 270 GERMAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE, LEVEL I Coordinator for German courses: Dr. Sabine Smith Instructor: William McJunkin Office: Lib 236 Office Hrs: TBA Telephone: 770.423.3366 (office) or -6336 (main dept. office); Email: [email protected] COURSE DESCRIPTION: “Introduction to the German language and culture I. Prerequisite: ENGL 0099 and READ 0099 if required. Introduction to the German language and culture, stressing progressive acquisition of effective communication skills in both the written and spoken language and an understanding of the practices and products of German culture. Not open to native speakers of German.” (Kennesaw State University Undergraduate Catalog 2005-2006, p.314). BOOKS: Required: Treffpunkt Deutsch: Grundstufe. 4th ed. Prentice Hall, 2003.  Treffpunkt Deutsch Arbeitsbuch (Workbook)  A good basic German-English dictionary (must contain noun genders and plural forms, and pronunciation). Recommended: Harper Collins College Ed., Cassel’s, Langenscheidt. Related Resources:  Textbook companion website, http://wps.prenhall.com/hss_widmaier_treffpunkt_4 Suggested Resources: -- Zorach, Cecile, and Charlotte Melin. English Grammar for Students of German. 3rd ed. Olivia & Hill -- Treffpunkt Deutsch Grundstufe Interactive CD-ROM (available for copy in Foreign Language Resource Center) COURSE GOALS: To provide students with the instruction needed to accomplish the target proficiency levels set out by the Department of Foreign Languages for this level (see Target Outcomes below) and to raise their awareness of the culturally specific nature of the speaking contexts in which those skills are practiced. Students should in the process acquire a greater ability to reflect on their own speech patterns as members of various speech communities, which in turn should enhance their ability to notice differences between those of the foreign language and their native language. GENERAL POLICIES:  Academic integrity: Every KSU student is responsible for upholding the provisions of the Student Code of Conduct, as published in the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs. Section II of the Student Code of Conduct addresses the University’s policy on academic honesty, including provisions regarding plagiarism and cheating, unauthorized access to University materials, misrepresentation/falsification of University records or academic work, malicious/intentional misuse of computer facilities and/or services, and misuse of student identification cards. Incidents of alleged academic misconduct will be handled through the established procedures of the University Judiciary Program, which includes either an “informal” resolution by a faculty member, resulting in a grade adjustment, or a formal hearing procedure, which may subject a student to the Code of Conduct’s minimum one semester suspension requirement.2 The Department of Foreign Languages at Kennesaw State University considers it a breach of academic integrity for the student to use automatic translators of any kind to complete an assignment. Furthermore, when completing written assignments it is considered a breach of academic integrity for any student to use language provided by a native speaker of the target language, by a tutor or student assistant in the Foreign Language Resource Center, or by any other individual.  Disability Policy: Kennesaw State University provides program accessibility and reasonable accommodations for persons identified as disabled under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. A number of services are available to help disabled students with their academic work. In order to make arrangements for special services, students must visit the Office of Disabled Student Support Services (ext. 6443) and arrange an individual assistance plan. In some cases, certification of disability is required GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:  PREPARATION, PARTICIPATION, ATTENDANCE, AND HOMEWORK: In keeping with current foreign language education practice and research, this course is designed on the principle that language learning is at least as much a cooperative and social process as it is individual. The course therefore places considerable emphasis on your willingness to participate in in-class activities with your fellow classmates (and if necessary, outside class as well), in addition to your individual preparation at home. In part for this reason, there is an attendance policy for the course (see below). Your active participation in class and regular attendance are essential to fostering an effective learning environment both for yourself and your fellow class members. So in deciding whether to take this course you should be willing to commit to maintaining a perfect attendance record and to putting in a regular amount of preparation time for each class meeting. The minimum preparation time needed for success in the course will of course vary based on such factors as study habits and previous experience with German or other foreign languages, but most students should expect to put in between 45 minutes and an hour of preparation time per class meeting as a bare minimum. Occasional quizzes will be administered to assess your success in acquiring selected grammar structures and vocabulary on their own. All homework assignments have to be submitted or delivered on time. If a student is absent on a “due date,” s/he is responsible for having her assignments turned in by someone else. Students who have to be absent on any given date are expected to obtain notes and homework assignments from a classmate and to study the material covered in class. NOTE ON ATTENDANCE: Students may miss three class meetings without penalty. For each additional absence, 3% of the final grade is deducted.  FLRC (Foreign Language Resource Center) AND OTHER RESOURCES: The website/CD-ROM/Workbook components accompany the textbook, complementing and reinforcing the material covered in class. Students can access the website and CD-ROM resources from any lab on Campus, and possibly from their own home. Should students have difficulties in accessing the online materials,


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