or M W 11:00 a.m. 12:00 noon and by appointment 10 units of college German or equivalent

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1 San José State University School of Humanities and Arts Department of Word Languages and Literatures German 25 A, Intermediate German Class Number 47860, Section 01, Fall 2015 Instructor: Office Location: Telephone: Office Hours: Class Days/Time: Classroom: Prerequisites: Larissa Chiriaeva, Ph.D. CL (Clark Hall) 410N (408) or M W 11:00 a.m. 12:00 noon and by appointment M W 12:00 2:05 p. m. Clark Building units of college German or equivalent Course Description This course provides intermediate studies of the German language and is designed to develop second- year language skills. Various language activities such as listening comprehension, reading, writing, and conversation as well as exploration of important grammar aspects will be offered at a more mature level. The course covers the first 6 chapters of the text. It emphasizes the process of learning German as a Second Language and helps to create a solid base for advanced studies of the German language. The course material is carefully selected to suit the needs and interests of the intermediate German students. All course work will be conducted in German. Therefore, it is very important that students have one year of college German or equivalent. Class participation will be required to achieve a passing grade. GERMAN 25A Class Number FALL

2 Required Text: Denk Mal! Deutsch ohne Grenzen. 1st edition, 2012 Vista Higher Learning, Boston, Massachusetts. Tobias Barske, Megan McKinstry, Karin Schestokat, Jane Sokolosky. ISBN - 13: Student edition with supersite ISBN: Student Activities Manual ISBN Text with Supersite and Student Activities Manual ISBN: On- line Resources: 1. Supersite or Supersite Plus 2. English- German Dictionary 3. Canoonet German dictionaries and Grammar Class Participation and Homework: Your success in the class depends on your attendance and preparation for the class (homework), which consists of exercises in the Text and Student Activities Manual. The process of language- skill building is always based on regular practice and your active participation in classroom activities. Please talk to me about any issues concerning your class attendance, send an , call or leave a message in case of illness or emergencies. However, attendance per se won t be used as a criterion for grading. Course Goals and Student Learning Objectives They correspond with the major course assignments, which will be used to develop appropriate intermediate language skills: n to develop language functions so that the students can understand a wide variety of written and spoken texts n to work on grammatical accuracy and language structures n to develop intermediate- level writing skills n to broaden students vision of social and cultural life in German speaking countries through Textbook and primary- sources readings n to develop intermediate- level speaking skills, to expand vocabulary with words and terminology from different areas of German social life in various speaking activities, oral presentations and role- play n to summarize facts, opinions, describe social contexts n to use reference materials such as grammar books, bilingual dictionaries, encyclopedias, internet sources, etc. GERMAN 25A Class Number FALL 2015

3 Methods of Instruction Lecture on language aspects planned for the course Solving of grammar and syntax problems performed in class Daily grammar, reading and writing assignments Homework on language aspects covered in classes Discussion of assigned readings Vocabulary tests Midterms review performed in class Comprehensive final exam including all materials covered during the semester Grading Policy Your success in the course depends on your preparation and participation in each class. A passing grade for the course implies completion of all assignments and active in- class contributions. You are expected to arrive on time. In case you missed a class, it is your responsibility to cover the material studied in the class and to do the assigned homework. Please talk to me about issues concerning your class attendance and/or possibilities of re- taking tests, if you missed them because of illness or emergencies. Grade Components/Types of Assignments and Their Weights Homework/ In class participation 10% 5 Vocabulary Quizzes 30% 2 Essays 20% 2 Midterms 30% Written Final Exam 10% Grading Scale for Tests/Midterms A B C D F less than 59 A B C D A B C D Essay Grading Criteria 5 % of your overall essay grade will be deducted for each occurrence of the following Fatal Flaws: Title title is not included S- V- A subject- verb- agreement (verb ending doesn t match to the subject) VP wrong verb position Inc Sen incomplete sentence, either verb or subject is missing New P new paragraph/ start of a new thought GERMAN 25A Class Number FALL

4 Tentative Schedule of Vocabulary Tests, Essays and Midterms 09/09 Chapter 1 Vocabulary test 09/14 - Essay Fühlen und erleben 09/23 Chapter 2 Vocabulary test 09/ First Midterm (based on Chapters 1 and 2) 10/14 Chapter 3 Vocabulary test 10/21 - Essay Medien 11/09 Chapter 4 Vocabulary test 11/16 Second Midterm (Combined Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 Test) 12/02 Chapter 5 Vocabulary test 12/10 (THURSDAY!!!) - WRITTEN FINAL, 9:45 12:00 p.m. Dropping and Adding Students are responsible for understanding the policies and procedures about add/drops, academic renewal, etc. Please refer to the current semester s Catalog Policies section at Add/drop deadlines can be found on the current academic calendar web page located at Information on late drops is available at Students should be aware of the current deadlines and penalties for adding and dropping classes: September 1 last day to drop courses without any entry on Student s Record September 9 last day to add courses and register late September 17 enrollment census date Other Dates to remember: September 7, November 11, November 26 campus is closed December 8 last day of classes December 10 Final Exam 9:45-12:00 December 17 finals make- up day University Policies: Academic integrity Your commitment as a student to learning is evidenced by your enrollment at San José State University. The University s Academic Integrity policy, located at requires you to be honest in all your academic course work. Faculty members are required to report all infractions to the office of Student Conduct and Ethical Development. The Student Conduct and Ethical Development website is available at GERMAN 25A Class Number FALL 2015

5 Instances of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Cheating on exams or plagiarism (presenting the work of another as your own, or the use of another person s ideas without giving proper credit) will result in a failing grade and sanctions by the University. For this class, all assignments are to be completed by the individual student unless otherwise specified. If you would like to include your assignment or any material you have submitted, or plan to submit, for another class, please note that SJSU s Academic Policy S07-2 requires approval of instructors. Campus Policy in Compliance with the American Disabilities Act If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, or if you need to make special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible, or see me during office hours. Presidential Directive requires that students with disabilities requesting accommodations must register with the Accessible Education Center (AEC) at to establish a record of their disability. Federal regulations regarding the definition of the credit hour Success in this course is based on the expectation that students will spend, for each unit of credit, a minimum of forty- five hours over the length of the course (normally 3 hours per unit per week with 1 of the hours used for lecture) for instruction or preparation/studying or course related activities including but not limited to internships, labs, clinical practica. Other course structures will have equivalent workload expectations as described in the syllabus. Student Technology Resources Computer labs for student use are available in the Academic Success Center located on the 1 st floor of Clark Hall and on the 2 nd floor of the Student Union. Additional computer labs may be available in your department/college. Computers are also available in the Martin Luther King Library. A wide variety of audio- visual equipment is available for student checkout from Media Services located in IRC 112. Learning Assistance Resource Center The Learning Assistance Resource Center (LARC) is located in Room 600 in the Student Services Center. It is designed to assist students in the development of their full academic potential and to motivate them to become self- directed learners. The LARC website is located at Carmen Sigler Media Center (Word Languages and Literatures) Clark Hall 208: Monday/Wednesday 9:00-5:00 and Thursday 9:00-4:00, Friday closed. A variety of audio- visual learning aids are available for student checkout or use in the WLL Media Center GERMAN 25A Class Number FALL

6 Expanded Course Calendar German 25 A, Intermediate German, Class Number 47860, Fall 2015 Chapter 1. Fühlen und erleben (August 24 September 14) Discussion/Conversational Topic: Persönliche Beziehungen Filmlet: Outsourcing Grammar and Structures: 1. Word Order: Statements and Questions 2. Present Tense 3. Nominative and Accusative Literature Readings: Kurt Tucholsky Die Familie 09/09 Vocabulary test (words on pp. 4 and 39) 09/14 - Essay Fühlen und erleben Wählen Sie eins der Themen und schreiben Sie einen Aufsatz von mindestens drei Absätzen darüber. Achten Sie auf die Fälle und die Wortstellung Thema 1: Wie sieht eine ideale Liebesbeziehung aus? Thema 2: Was ist dein Geheimrezept (secret recipe) für eine funktionierende Wohngemeinschaft (shared apartment)? Chapter 2. Zusammen leben (September 14 September 30) Discussion/Conversational Topic: Stadt und Gemeinschaft. Berlin damals und heute Filmlet: Auf der Strecke Grammar and Structures: Dative and Genitive cases. Prepositions. Perfekt Tense. Literature Readings: Wladimir Kaminer Geschäftstarnungen 09/23 Vocabulary test (words on pp. 42 and 75) 09/ Midterm 1 (combined Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 Test) Chapter 3. Medieneinflüsse (October 5 October 21) Discussion/Conversational Topic: Medien und Kultur. Die Hanse. Hamburg, Schleswig- Holstein, Mecklenburg- Vorpommern Filmlet: Worst Case - Ein Tag in der Werbung Grammar and Structures: Simple Past. Coordinating, Adverbial and Subordinating Conjunctions. Literature Readings: Jana Hensel Zonenkinder 10/14 Vocabulary test (words on pp. 78 and 113) 10/21 - Essay Medien GERMAN 25A Class Number FALL 2015

7 Wählen Sie eins der Themen aus und schreiben Sie darüber einen Aufsatz mit mindestens drei Absätzen. Verwenden Sie das Präteritum mit als und wenn sowie koordinierende, adverbiale und subordinierende Konjunktionen und Relativsätze mit den entsprechenden Relativpronomen. Thema 1: Heutzutage gibt es viele verschiedene Möglichkeiten, sich über die Ereignisse in der Welt zu informieren: Zeitungen und Zeitschriften, Fernsehen, Radio und das Internet. Welche ziehen Sie vor und warum? Thema 2: Welche Rolle spielen die Medien in unserer Gesellschaft? Welche Faktoren beeinflussen die Art und Weise, wie Leute Informationen interpretieren, die sie von verschiedenen Medien erhalten? Werden die Nachrichten, die wir erhalten, gefiltert? Chapter 4. Wegfahren und Spaß haben (October 26 November 16) Discussion/Conversational Topic: Reisen und Ferien. Badefreuden oder Großstadtabenteuer? Filmlet: Björn oder die Hürden der Behörden Grammar and Structures: Future Tense. Adjectives. Literature Readings: Heinrich Böll Hier ist Tibten! 11/09 Vocabulary test (words on pp. 116 and 151) 11/16 Midterm 2 (Combined Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 Test) Chapter 5. Kunstschätze (November 18 December 7) Discussion/Conversational Topic: Literatur. Die bildenden Künste. Musik und Theater Filmlet: Artgerecht Grammar and Structures: Modals. Comparative and Superlativ. Da- and wo- compounds, prepositional verb phrases Literature Readings: Rainer Maria Rilke Briefe an einen jungen Dichter 12/02 Vocabulary test (words on pp. 154 and 189) 12/10 (THURSDAY!!!) - WRITTEN FINAL TEST, 9:45 12:00 p.m. Syllabus and course calendar are subject to change. All changes will be announced in classrooms and via . GERMAN 25A Class Number FALL