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NMSU Alamogordo, fall 2018, GER 111 A20 Elementary German I, online,
4 credits.
Course Description
Prerequisite
None.
Instructor
Sonja de Vargas, 575-439-3616 (no voice mail, please), Faculty Building Room
111, office hours M/W 12:00 to 1:00 pm and by appointment, e-mail
sdevarga@nmsu.edu, Skype username sdevargas1.
This text will be used for the sequence of 4 courses (GER 111, GER 112,
GER 211, GER 212), so the cost will be deferred over 4 semesters.
• Skype
Additional computer accessories for listening to and recording audio and video
clips:
Recommended Resource
Canvas
Canvas is the learning management system for the course. There you will find
this syllabus, announcements, e-mail, oral assessments, supplementary
information, the Erste Kontakte chapter test, the final exam, and grades.
1. You must create an account with the textbook publisher Pearson by going
to the website www.mylanguagelabs.com .
2. Under Students click on Get Registered and follow the instructions.
3. Under Students click on Support. On the next page, click Set Up Your
Computer. The content will help you check the system requirements.
Once you have registered for MyLanguageLabs, you must enroll in the course
using the ID: CRSKLL2-651466
Grading
• 90% - 100% A
• 80% - 89% B 70% - 100% S(atisfactory)
• 70% - 79% C
• 60% - 69% D 0% - 69% U(nsatisfactory)
• 0% - 59% F
All graded activities are listed under Assignments in Canvas. Late work will not
be accepted and a score of zero will be recorded. There is a special policy for
SAM activities in MyGermanLab (see next section).
This homework is assigned and submitted in the SAM (Student Activities Manual)
located in the publisher’s website MyGermanLab. Due dates are indicated in the
MyGermanLab assignment calendar and the schedule at the end of this syllabus.
The submission deadline is 11:59 pm Mountain Time. Late submissions will
have to be accepted by the instructor. None will be accepted after the last day of
the chapter. Each exercise will be limited to 5 attempts; the highest score will be
recorded in MyGermanLab. These scores will help you ascertain where you
might need additional help from the instructor. The actual credit you receive for
your semester grade is explained below.
At the end of the period allotted for a chapter, the instructor will count the number
of the SAM activities completed and divide this by the number of total
assignments. Example: 25 completed out of 25 assigned equals 100%. These
averages of completed SAM assignments will be counted part of the homework
portion of the semester grade.
For each chapter there is a writing assignment posted under “Assignments.” See
individual postings for content and format instructions.
For each chapter there are practice and graded oral assessments posted under
“Assignments.” See individual postings for content and format instructions.
E-mail the instructor with your Skype username so it can be added to the class
contact list.
Skype video chat appointments must be requested in the Canvas “K__ Oral
Assessment” text entry box and set by the deadline indicated in the syllabus
schedule. The appointments should take place within designated the time frame.
At the end of each chapter a test will be posted. There will be a 72-hour period in
which to log in and take the test. Each test will be timed for 3 hours. The test
must be completed and submitted within the 72-hour period. There are 3
attempts allowed; the highest score will be recorded.
Course Objectives
Through the study of basic German grammar and vocabulary, students will
develop basic skills in listening (CO 1), reading (CO 2), writing (CO 3), and
speaking (CO 4).
Intended for students with no previous exposure to German, this course develops
basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills aiming toward the ACTFL
novice-mid level. This is an introductory course designed to teach the student to
communicate in German in everyday situations and to develop an understanding
of German cultures through the identification of cultural products and practices,
of cultural perspectives, and the ability to function at a survival level in an
authentic cultural content. This course will also develop the student’s sense of
personal and social responsibility through the identification of social issues.
Mission Statement
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) covers issues relating to disability and accommodations. If a student
has questions, needs an accommodation in the classroom (all medical
information is treated confidentially), or need help filing a complaint contact:
Phone: 575.439.3721
575.439.3716 anricks@nmsu.edu
For more information on discrimination issues, Title IX, Campus SaVE Act,
NMSU Policy Chapter 3.25, NMSU’s complaint process, or to file a complaint
with NMSU System contact:
Campus Closure
Classroom Conduct
Professional conduct is required for all interaction in the class, including e- mail
correspondence and Skype appointments.
Miscellaneous
The regulations regarding “I” grades are very strict. These regulations are
explained in the NMSU Alamogordo Course Catalog 2018-2019, “Incomplete
Grade.”
In case of cheating on a graded assignment, you will receive a “0” for that
assignment and may be referred for administrative action (see NMSU
Alamogordo Student Handbook 2018-2019, “Academic Misconduct”).
It is the instructor’s prerogative to change the schedule in writing or by class
announcement.
Attendance
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Due Dates for Graded Items: Homework, Oral Assessments, Tests, Final Exam
TH 20 SEPT Kapitel 2
TH 11 OCT Kapitel 3