Beginning German I” (GMST 101 A01-A02) Sec

University of Victoria
Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies
Spring 2016: "Beginning German I” (GMST 101 A01-A02)
Section
A01
A02
CRN
21779
21780
Days
TWF
TWF
Time
9:30 – 10:20
10:30 – 11:20
Location
COR B145
CLE A308
Instructor
Ms. Anja Rockel
Dr. Katrina Sark
Office
CLE D250A
CLE D250A
The office hours and further detailed contact information of your instructors can be found either
at the department’s People page or through CourseSpaces.
Description:
The course is designed for learners with little or no previous knowledge of German. It balances
listening, speaking, reading and writing to enable you to communicate in German. Authentic
material in form of texts, film and music is integrated into each chapter of the textbook.
Successful learning requires a combination of regular attendance and participation in class
work, pre-reading assigned grammar topics, practicing German online, promptly completing
assignments, and focused study for in-class tests.
The learning outcome is that students will be able to conduct a conversation in German at the
basic level, using expressions and structures required for basic daily interaction. The text is
designed to build student competencies in German according the Common European
Reference for Languages; GMST 101 and GMST 102 together are to be equivalent to A1.
Upon completion of this course, we recommend that you subsequently register in German
Studies 102; the text will remain the same.
For any questions about the language program, please contact the academic coordinator, Dr.
Matt Pollard, at [email protected] or during his office hours in Clearihue D 259A.
Please read the Course Requirements and Course Policies on the following pages carefully.
Required Texts:
1. Menschen – Deutsch als Fremdsprache Kursbuch. Hueber (publisher), 1st edition, 2012.
This is the textbook
2. Menschen – Deutsch als Fremdsprache Arbeitsbuch. Hueber (publisher), 1st edition,
2012. This is the workbook
3. Menschen – Deutsch als Fremdsprache. XXL Glossary. Hueber (publisher),1st edition,
2014. This is the German - English glossary for grammar and vocabulary.
Marking Scheme:
A+
A
AB+
B
90 -100
85 – 89
80 – 84
77 – 79
73 – 76
BC+
C
D
F
70 – 72
65 – 69
60 – 64
50 – 59
0 – 49
To familiarize yourself with the UVic grading guidelines, please consult the University Calendar.
Note (from the University calendar): An A+, A, or A- is earned by work which is technically
superior, shows mastery of the subject matter, and in the case of an A+ offers original insight
and/or goes beyond course expectations. Normally achieved by a minority of students.
Course Requirements
Attendance and Participation: (4% + 8% = 12%)
Attendance shall be taken on a regular basis by your instructor. Aside from the obvious
disadvantage or inconvenience of failing to acquire course information in a timely and structured
manner, failure to attend class on a regular basis has serious implications. Please be aware of
the academic regulations cited on page 31 in the University Calendar: “Students are expected to
attend all classes in which they are enrolled… /…/ Students who neglect their academic work,
including assignments, may be refused permission to write the final examination in a course”.
Students missing more than eight classes per term may be debarred without notice from
writing the final examination. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of his or her own
attendance status; instructors will keep records of attendance but are not expected to keep
running totals and/or provide weekly updates.
Detailed descriptions of the following tasks will be discussed in class and/ or posted on
CourseSpaces.
Four Tests: (1 x 8%, 1 x 10%, 1 x 10%, 1 x 12% = 40%)
The 45-minute tests will take place on the specified dates, and will primarily cover grammar
material from the modules.
Four Vocabulary Tests: (4 x 2% = 8%)
There are four 10-minute in-class vocabulary quizzes (based on each module) taking place on
specified days during the term.
Online Activities (4 x 2% = 8%)
Throughout the semester you are asked to complete a series of online activities on
CourseSpaces.
Two Written Assignments (1 x 4% plus 1 x 8% = 12%)
The written assignment consists of writing 100 words (first assignment) and 200 words (second
assignment) on a topic relevant to the material covered in class.
Two Spoken Assignments (1 x 4% plus 1 x 8% = 12%)
The spoken assignment consists of recording two (first assignment) and four (second
assignment) short passages relevant to the material covered in class.
Oral Group Presentations (8%)
These oral presentations are done in groups of two, three or four towards the end of the term.
Course Policies
Accessibility Statement:
Students with diverse learning styles and needs are welcome in this course. In particular, if you
have a disability/health consideration that may require accommodations, please feel free to
approach me and/or the Resource Center for Students with a Disability (RCSD) as soon as
possible. RCSD staff members are available by appointment to assess specific needs, provide
referrals and arrange appropriate accommodations. The sooner you let us know your needs the
quicker we can assist you in achieving your learning goals in this course.
Registration:
Students are not permitted to take GMST 101 while taking another language course in German
with the exception of GMST 105. Furthermore, students are not permitted to take any course
out of sequence (i.e. to take a higher level course (201) before a lower-level course (102).
Waitlisted students must attend the class in which they wish to register in order to be admitted
into the course. Students who do not attend class within the first seven calendar days of the
course’s beginning may be deregistered.
Add/Drop Deadlines:
It is the student’s responsibility to attend to ADD/DROP dates as published on page 6 in the
Calendar and the Undergraduate Registration Guide and Timetable. You will not necessarily be
dropped automatically from a class that you do not attend.
Placement:
Students are expected to be honest and forthcoming about their level of German knowledge.
The department reserves the right to place students with previous knowledge of German at an
appropriate level.
Absences and Incomplete Work:
Regular attendance, completion of in-class tests and the punctual submission of work are
important and mandatory components of completing the course successfully.
Concessions and Documentation:
Students may ask for an academic concession, such as the rescheduling of a quiz or test or an
extension for an assignment, upon providing proper documentation of a personal or medical
affliction or of a time conflict.
Proper documentation would include a doctor’s note or a memo from Counseling Services, or a
memo from a coach, employer or faculty member. It must be dated before or close to the time of
the missed work or classes.
Withdrawals and Deferrals:
Students who miss more than eight classes for documented medical or personal reasons may
still be asked to apply for a backdated withdrawal. Even when the reasons for failing to meet
course requirements are valid, it is neither academically sound nor fair to others in the course to
allow students missing significant amounts of work to continue in the course and receive credit.
Students who miss substantial amounts of class and assignments without documentation will be
asked to withdraw, as they will receive an N at the end of the semester.
Students are to familiarize themselves with the withdrawal dates on page 6 of the academic
calendar.
Students may only apply for a course deferral if a) they have serious and documented medical
or personal reasons for not completing some of the end-of-term requirements and b) they have
already completed practically all the course requirements at the time of their application.
In situations in which a student cannot complete the course requirements and a deferral is not a
viable option, he or she must have completed 80% of the course requirements for an AEG
(aegrotat) grade to be assigned.
A Note on Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
Actions such as plagiarism, multiple submissions, falsifying materials used in academic
evaluations, cheating or aiding others to cheat violate University policies on academic integrity
and are considered serious offences. You must inform yourself about the university regulations
(see the Uvic Policy on Academic Integrity in the University Calendar). It is forbidden to use
automated translation programs (such as google) or have advanced German speakers edit,
rework, and/or write your assignments.
Classroom Conduct:
Since the quality of the learning environment is paramount, every student has the right to learn
and your instructor has the duty to perform his or her teaching duties in a cooperative,
distraction-free and effective manner. The course text is available as an e-book. Students using
their laptops or smart phones during class are expected to use them solely for accessing and
working with course-related materials.
Course Schedule and Plan
CourseSpaces will be the main source for all course-related information, including the course
calendar with assignment, quiz and test dates which may be subject to change. The completion
dates for online practice assignments will be determined during the course of the semester.
Please check CourseSpaces regularly for updated information, as the information posted there
will take precedence over this calendar below.
GMST 101 Spring 2016
1. Woche
“Introduction/ Language learning games”
(Einführung, Sprachlernspiele)
Dienstag, den 5. Januar
Mittwoch, den 6. Januar
Freitag, den 8. Januar
2. Woche
Modul 1: “Greetings- Personal Information –
Family” (Begrüßung, Angaben zur Person, Familie)
Dienstag, den 12. Januar
Mittwoch, den 13. Januar
Freitag, den 15. Januar
Vocabulary Test 1(Vokabeltest 1)
3. Woche
Modul 1: “Greetings – Personal Information –
Family” (Begrüßung, Angaben zur Person, Familie)
Dienstag, den 19. Januar
Mittwoch, den 20. Januar
Freitag, den 22. Januar
Test 1
Online Activities due (Online Aufgaben)
4. Woche
Modul 2: “Shopping – Products –
Business”(Einkaufen, Produkte, Büro und Technik)
Dienstag, den 26. Januar
Vocabulary Test 2 (Vokabeltest 2)
Mittwoch, den 27. Januar
Freitag, den 29. Januar
Spoken Assignment 1 due (mündliche Aufgabe 1)
5. Woche
Modul 2: “Shopping – Products – Business”
(Einkaufen, Produkte, Büro und Technik)
Dienstag, den 2. Februar
Mittwoch, den 3. Februar
Freitag, den 5. Februar
Test 2
Online Activities due (Online Aufgaben)
6. Woche
Montag, den 8. bis Freitag, den 12. Februar Reading Break / keine Lehrveranstaltungen
7. Woche
Literatur - Film - Musik
Dienstag, den 16. Februar
Writing Assignment 1 due(schriftliche Aufgabe 1)
Mittwoch, den 17. Februar
Freitag, den 19. Februar
8. Woche
Modul 3: “Leisure activities – Making an
appointment – Invitations” (Freizeit,
Verabredungen, Einladungen)
Dienstag, den 23. Februar
Vocabulary Test 3 (Vokabeltest 3)
Mittwoch, den 24. Februar
Freitag, den 26. Februar
9. Woche
Modul 3: “Leisure activities – Making an
appointment – Invitations” (Freizeit,
Verabredungen, Einladungen)
Dienstag, den 1. März
Mittwoch, den 2. März
Freitag, den 4. März
Test 3
Online Activities due(Online Aufgabe)
10. Woche
Modul 4: “Travel – Daily Routine – The Past”
(Reisen, Tagesablauf, Vergangenes)
Dienstag, den 8. März
Vocabulary Test 4 (Vokabeltest 4)
Mittwoch, den 9. März
Freitag, den 11. März
Spoken Assignment 2 due (mündliche Aufgabe 2)
11. Woche
Modul 4: “Travel – Daily Routine – The Past”
(Reisen, Tagesablauf, Vergangenes)
Dienstag, den 15. März
Mittwoch, den 16. März
Freitag, den 18. März
Test 4
Online Activities due (Online Aufgabe)
12. Woche
Literatur – Film - Musik
Dienstag, den 22. März
Mittwoch, den 23. März
Writing Assignment 2 due (schriftliche Aufgabe 2)
Freitag, den 25. März
Good Friday – no class (Karfreitag / keine
Lehrveranstaltungen)
13. Woche
Oral presentations (Präsentationen)
Dienstag, den 29. März
Mittwoch, den 30. März
Freitag, den 1. April
Last day of class (letzter Unterrichtstag)

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