German 101, Beginning German I, 4 Credit Hours
Black Hills State University
Fall 2012
9:00-9:50 M, W, F; one hour online; Jonas Hall 109
Last Day to Drop Course without transcript entry – September 5, 2012
Last Day to Drop Course with a “W” – November 8, 2012
November 13 – December 7 – IDEA Surveys open online
Instructor: Constance Hubbard
E-mail: Connie.Hubbard@bhsu.edu (Preferred contact method)
Office: 125 Meier Hall Ph. 642-6072
Office Hours: M, W, F 10-11 am, or by appointment
Welcome to an introduction to the language and cultures of the German-speaking world. Students will
demonstrate a foundational competency in German vocabulary and grammar. Students will demonstrate
speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Students will be assessed by teacher observation of class
participation, and written, oral, listening, and online assignments and evaluation. Some emphasis will
also be placed on the current cultures of the German-speaking countries.
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Required Text: Deutsch, na klar! 6th Edition, textbook, online workbook and online lab manual ©2012;
package ISBN-13 9780077758394, available in BHSU Bookstore
Authors: DiDonato, Clyde, Vansant; Pub. McGraw Hill
This course has been designed to address outcome # 6 of the following BOR Goal:
GOAL #4: Students will understand the diversity and complexity of the human experience through study
of the arts and humanities.
This course has been designed to address the BOR General Education Goal #4: Students will
understand the diversity and complexity of the human experience through study of the arts and
humanities.
Student Learning Outcomes: As a result of taking courses meeting this goal, students will:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the diversity of values, beliefs, and ideas embodied in the human
experience.
2. Identify and explain basic concepts of the selected disciplines within the arts and humanities.
In addition, as a result of taking courses meeting this goal, students will be able to do the following:
6. Demonstrate foundational competency in reading, writing, and speaking a non-English language.
Assessment:
Students will demonstrate skills in interpersonal, receptive and presentational modes of communication
through teacher observation of class participation; written, oral and listening tests; and class projects.
Grading:
90-100=A
Weight:
Participation
25% (attendance and
80-89= B
70-79=C
60-69=D
below 60=F
instructor observation)
Tests and final 40%
Assignments
35%
Policies: Attendance - For each absence in excess of two per semester, one participation point will be
docked. One point per class period is possible.
Tardiness – You will miss valuable information if you are late. No accommodations will be
made to catch up those who are tardy. Three tardies will count as one absence.
Academic integrity - Refer to the Student Conduct Code in the Student Handbook. Cheating and
plagiarism are defined in Section 2, Part B, 1. Disciplinary sanctions are outlined in Section 3,
Judicial Policies. Any course-related work on which cheating has occurred will result in zero
credit, and the student referred to the college dean. If you are having trouble with the subject
matter, please see your instructor! That’s her job.
Missed exams – May be made up in a physician-documented emergency only.
Electronic Devices Policy. Please turn off your cell phone before class starts. No text messaging in class.
No headphones. Laptop use is allowed for class-oriented use, but not for personal use.
Class Preparation: In order to succeed in a foreign language class, it is essential for you to keep up with
online workbook and lab assignments as assigned. Plan to spend an hour each day on German. Class
participation depends on you knowing the material and makes up 25% of your grade.
Most assignments will be on the Centro/Quia online workbook/lab manual. You will receive the access
code for these resources when you purchase the textbook package available in the university bookstore.
The materials are also available separately online:
Textbook 5th edition ISBN-13 9780073535326
or 6th edition: ISBN-13 9780073386331
AND:
Quia Workbook 6th edition access card: ISBN-13 9780077378486
PLUS:
Quia Lab Manual 6th edition access card: ISBN-13 9780077378493
You may also find used or rental books online, but not the access codes.
Textbook Companion Website for culture quizzes and practice: www.mhhe.com/dnk6
Link to D2L for online portion: https://d2l.sdbor.edu/
Late work: Half credit will be given for assignments submitted late.
Tests: Approximately three tests will be given and will involve all language skills: listening, speaking,
writing and reading. Oral exams may be held outside of class time.
Supplies: In addition to regular class notebooks or binders and folders, you will need to devise a system
to practice your vocabulary. Sets of blank note cards are best. “Quia” is an online flashcard maker.
ADA Statement
Reasonable accommodations, as arranged through the Disabilities Services Coordinator, will be provided
students with documented disabilities. Contact the BHSU Disabilities Services Coordinator, Mike
McNeil, at 605-642-6099, Woodburn Hall 124, or via email at mike.mcneil@bhsu.edu for more
information. Additional information can also be found at
http://www.bhsu.edu/StudentLife/Learning/DisabilityServices/tabid/162/Default.aspx
Academic Freedom and Responsibility
Under Board of Regents and University policy student academic performance may be evaluated solely on
an academic basis, not on opinions or conduct in matters unrelated to academic standards. Students
should be free to take reasoned exception to the data or views offered in any course of study and to
reserve judgment about matters of opinion, but they are responsible for learning the content of any course
of study for which they are enrolled. Students who believe that an academic evaluation reflects
prejudiced or capricious consideration of student opinions or conduct unrelated to academic standards
should contact the chair of the department in which the course is being taught to initiate a review of the
evaluation.
GER 101 Participation Grading Criteria
An A student:
is on time and has all their materials with them; is attentive to what is going on in class; is always
prepared for class; displays a positive attitude and enthusiasm for the subject; participates with
other students in groups; stays on-task when working in groups or alone; asks questions when
they do not understand something; almost always volunteers to answer open questions (such as
“Was ist dein Lieblingsfilm?”); almost always volunteers/answers when going over assigned
work ;attempts to use German at every opportunity
A B student:
is almost always on-time and has their materials with them; is attentive to what is going on in class ;
is mostly prepared for class; displays a positive attitude and shows interest in the subject; participates
with other students in groups; stays on-task when working in groups or alone; asks questions
when they do not understand something ;sometimes volunteers to answer open questions;
sometimes volunteers/answers when going over assigned work; uses German when he/she is
comfortable
A C student:
is generally on time and has their materials with them; is attentive to what is going on in class most of
the time; usually or sometimes prepared for class; works ok with other students in groups;
sometimes gets off-task when working in groups; does the bare minimum when working alone;
does not ask questions when they do not understand something; rarely volunteers to answer open
questions; almost never volunteers/answers when going over assigned work; displays an
indifferent attitude and is generally just a warm body; uses mostly English, even when he/she
doesn’t need to; occasionally interrupts class with cell phone use
A D/F student:
is often late to class, when he/she does attend, and often forgets to bring the necessary materials; does
not pay attention to what is going on in class; usually does not prepare for class; chats with other
students when they are supposed to be doing group work; does little or nothing when they are
supposed to be working alone; never volunteers to answer open questions; never volunteers when
going over assigned work; is uncooperative in group work; is disruptive to instructor and/or other
students in the class; displays an attitude that indicates that they would rather be anywhere else;
rarely attempts to use German; has no regard for the learning of others