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Memorial University of Newfoundland
Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and
Cultures
GERM 1001 – All Sections
Elementary German II
Winter 2021
***Taught Synchronously***
*** Regular Attendance Required***
***Access to a Camera and Microphone Required***
Course Aims and Outcomes:
This course is a continuation of Elementary German I, using the same basic text, i.e. Treffpunkt
Deutsch. It continues to develop beginners’ basic knowledge of the spoken and written language
and culture of the German-speaking countries, using a communicative approach. Elementary
German II provides the linguistic foundation for progression to Intermediate German I.
Building on work done in the previous term, this course aims at further developing an ability to
read, write, and understand German at a basic level and provides insight into the history, culture,
and everyday life of German speaking countries. It also intends to further awareness of the
structures of the student’s first language and of the intrinsic connections between language and
culture. In addition, the course encourages positive attitudes towards other societies and cultures.
Upon successful completion of Elementary German II, students will be able to express
themselves in German using simple sentences. They will have acquired the vocabulary,
grammatical structures, and cultural knowledge to master basic social interactions and situations,
such as introducing oneself, making plans, talking about one’s studies, hobbies, routines, body
and well-being, or traveling. Students will be able to comprehend spoken German used in
everyday situations and spoken at moderate speed.
Synchronous Teaching
Due to the fact that all of MUN’s classes will be taught remotely in Winter 2021, this course will
be taught via our Brightspace (D2L) learning management system, to which all MUN students
have access. Rather than offering an online course, we will teach GERM1000 remotely (click
here to learn about the difference between online and remote teaching), using a synchronous
approach. That means that we will meet with you live online during the hours that correspond
to the slot assigned to your section in the Online Room (for help on how to access Online Rooms,
please go here: https://blog.citl.mun.ca/resourcesforstudents/accessing-online-rooms/). Because
language learning in great part means learning to speak and understand spoken language (rather
than merely how to read or write), a synchronous approach will allow us to use our scheduled
class time to practice these active skills. It is crucial for your success in the class to attend
these live sessions three times a week.
GERM 1001 Syllabus (Winter 2021) 1 of 8Technological Requirements
Language learning works best via face-to-face interactions. Therefore, you will need access to a
camera and microphone for attending class, for recording some of your assignments, and to
show proof of identity for all means of evaluation. Please see here for further requirements:
https://www.mun.ca/covid19/students/winter2021.php
Heidelberg Field School
Combined with GERM1000, successful completion of GERM1001 enables students to
participate in Memorial’s Field School in Heidelberg, Germany. Please contact Dr. Mayr
mmayr@mun.ca for further information regarding the Field School.
Goethe Institute German Language Exams
GERM1000 and GERM1001 prepare you to take the Goethe Zertifikat A1
(https://www.goethe.de/ins/ca/en/sta/tor/prf/gzsd1.html). The German exams, offered by the
Goethe-Institut Montreal at MUN in April of each year, correspond to the levels of the Common
European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Passing the A1 exam provides you
with an internationally recognized certification of your language skills. All Goethe exams can be
taken at Memorial University. Please contact Dr. Isabell Woelfel iwoelfel@mun.ca for further
information regarding the exams. (Please note that this is subject to change depending on the
state of the COVID-19 pandemic.)
Course Material and Resources:
Required: If you still have your textbook from last term, no need to acquire a new
one. Both the book and the access key are still valid.
Treffpunkt Deutsch (Seventh Edition), which is sold at the University
Bookstore. This package includes an access code to “MyGermanLab,” the
electronic workbook and resource accompanying the text. Make sure you
purchase them together, since you need MyGermanLab for your
assignments.
Since we will be teaching remotely in Winter 2021, purchasing an
electronic textbook package would be an alternative option. However, we
highly encourage you to buy a printed copy to reduce screen time and to
ensure that you can do exercises while attending our synchronous teaching
sessions.
*** This textbook will also be used for GERM2010, so you will not have
to purchase any additional texts for the two courses following this one.
GERM 1001 Syllabus (Winter 2021) 2 of 8Remote Teaching: Brightspace (D2L): Since all of Memorial is going to be teaching
remotely in Winter 2021, this course will be taught via our
Brightspace (D2L) learning management system. To access the
course site, please log into Memorial@Home
(https://online.mun.ca/) using your MUN Login ID and Password
and click on GERM-1001.
We will meet in the Online Room. For instructions on how to access
Online Rooms, please go to:
https://blog.citl.mun.ca/resourcesforstudents/accessing-online-rooms/
Recommended: English Grammar for Students of German (edited by Cecile Zorach
and Charlotte Melin; any edition), available from various
booksellers. This affordable small book provides simple, short
explanations of grammatical terms, using examples from both
English and German.
Course Evaluation Scheme:
Preparation and Practice
MyGermanLab Homework 20%
Class Preparedness and Participation 5%
Conversation Class 5%
Vocab Assignments 15%
Evaluation:
Midterm Oral Exam 5%
Final Oral Exam 15%
Chapter Quizzes 20%
Final Exam 15%
PLEASE NOTE CAREFULLY:
For all assignments, quizzes, and any other course work, you must refrain from using
online translation services. Please note that it is easy to spot the use of online translation
tools and that your work will not be graded if it contains components which were not
taught/discussed/practiced in this course, which were made using online translation tools,
or which were copied from someone else. You could jeopardize your Final Grade for
GERM 1001. More importantly, all of these actions are instances of academic misconduct
and can be pursued as such.
GERM 1001 Syllabus (Winter 2021) 3 of 8LATE POLICY
Assignments:
Late assignments will be accepted at a penalty of 2 percentage points per calendar day, up to a
max. of 50% deductions.
Exams, etc.:
If you are applying for a waiver of regulations, request a deferred final exam or
assignment/paper, etc., please refer to General Academic Regulations in the University Calendar:
- “Missed Testing and Late Policy” 6.7.5 http://bit.ly/2c7v3ba
- “Exemptions From Final Examinations and Procedures for Applying to Write Deferred Final
Examinations” 6.8.2 http://bit.ly/2bZ08gM
Take good Note: All Quizzes, Exams, and Midterms will require you to
identify yourself via camera with two pieces of ID. You will write these pieces
of evaluation with your cameras switched on.
Explanation of Course Components:
Class Participation (5%):
In a language class, there is a strong correlation between class attendance and performance, so
participation is vital. Attending class allows you to listen to spoken German, develop your own
speaking skills in conversation with your instructor and peers, and prepares you for the oral
exam. To get the most out of the course, attend every class, prepare your assigned homework,
and actively participate in class and group activities! Since this is a language class and we
communicate with more than just words, we highly encourage you to switch on your camera for
class. Not all of us will be able to always have our camera on. However, I will ask for 5 different
volunteers for each class. It will both make your learning experience and my teaching better.
Conversation Class (5%):
Over the course of the semester, you must attend 5 conversation classes of your choice over the
course of 5 different weeks. You will be able to choose from different time slots to be announced
at the beginning of classes. Conversation classes are an essential component of preparing you for
the oral exam and a fun way to help you practice speaking in a smaller group setting. In addition,
you will learn more about contemporary German culture. If you want to improve your spoken
German, we highly recommend that you attend a class each week!
MyGermanLab Homework (20% total):
There are 5 homework assignments, which will greatly help you to practice and learn the new
vocabulary and structures. These assignments will be completed online using the MyGermanLab
program accompanying your textbook. Make sure to complete them before writing the chapter
quizzes, since they are your preparation for doing well on the quizzes. Detailed explanations
about how to access and complete these assignments will be given in the first week of classes.
GERM 1001 Syllabus (Winter 2021) 4 of 8Vocab Assignments (15%)
In order to encourage you to learn and review your vocabulary on a continual basis, we will
assign 4 vocab related assignments over the course of the term. These may include partner work
in which you will record a dialogue with a partner, little presentations, or written assignments, all
related to a given units vocabulary. These assignments will be graded on a scale from 1-3, with 3
being excellent work, 2 being good work, and 1 being not so great work.
Chapter Quizzes (20%):
We will write 5 Chapter quizzes. These will test you on listening and reading comprehension,
vocabulary, grammar, and composition – i.e. everything you will have taught in the
corresponding unit is fair game for the chapter quizzes. They will be written during our regular
class time via the Brightspace Quiz Tool.
Midterm Oral Exam (5%):
You will meet with your instructor via WebEx for a period of ca. 5 minutes. During this time,
you will engage in a conversation on several different topics covered in class using the
vocabulary you will have acquired by the point of time. You will be graded on your ability to use
correct German vocabulary, syntax, grammar, and on your pronunciation. Attending conversation
classes throughout the term will prepare for the midterm and final oral exam. Detailed
instructions on how to sign up to be provided in class as we get closer to the date.
Final Oral Exam (15%):
In the last full week of classes, you will meet with your instructor via WebEx for a period of 10
minutes. During this time, you will engage in a conversation on several different topics covered
in class. During the test, you will produce around 20 complete German sentences in the form of
answers to questions asked by your instructor. You will be graded on your ability to use correct
German vocabulary, syntax, grammar, and on your pronunciation. Go to as many conversation
classes as possible in order to adequately prepare for the oral exam. Detailed instructions on how
to sign up to be provided in class as we get closer to the end of term.
Final Exam (15%):
The final exam will be written during the exam period via the Brightspace Quiz Tool. The exact
date will be determined by the registrar’s office. Since language acquisition is a cumulative
process, the final exam will test you on all the material covered during the term.
Accommodations
Memorial University is committed to facilitating and promoting an accessible, inclusive, and
mutually respectful learning environment. Students requiring special accommodation are asked to
communicate firstly with the Glenn Roy Blundon Centre (http://www.mun.ca/blundon) at the
earliest opportunity. University policies and procedures pertaining to accommodations for
students with disabilities can be found at http://www.mun.ca/policy/site/policy.php?id=239.
GERM 1001 Syllabus (Winter 2021) 5 of 8Classroom Conduct
To ensure that our time together will be spent comfortably and has maximum benefit for all,
very few simple but important rules to follow in the Online Room at all times, i.e. during
lecture, class activities, presentations, and group work:
• Be polite and respectful to your peers and instructor. I.e. listen attentively and do not
interrupt.
• Always mute your microphones, unless you are speaking.
• When called upon, please unmute yourself so that I know that you are actually there.
Copyright Notice
The online lectures and their recordings are the intellectual property of the instructor and are to
be used by students for the sole purpose of this course. Under no circumstances are they to be
modified, copied, used, shared, or distributed in full or in part beyond the confines of this course.
Academic Advice
I would be happy to answer any questions about this course. If you need information about your
program requirements and course selections, you might begin by consulting the University
Calendar (http://www.mun.ca/regoff/calendar/) or make an appointment with the German
undergraduate liaison, Dr. Maria Mayr mmayr@mun.ca.
Campus Support
There are a number of excellent student support services available to students on campus:
• Students seeking advice about a specific Major or Minor should contact the designated
undergraduate advisor in that department. For German, please contact Dr. Maria Mayr
mailto:mmayr@mun.ca.
• The Academic Advising Centre (SN-4053) provides academic guidance to students in
their first year of study.
• The Commons (QEII library) provides access to print, electronic and technology
resources.
• The Counselling Centre (UC-5000) helps students develop their personal capabilities,
ranging from study strategies to assisting distressed students.
• Student Affairs and Services (UC-3005) answers questions about such things as courses,
housing, books, financial matters, and health.
• The Writing Centre (SN-2053) is a free, drop-in facility for students and helps them
become better writers and critical thinkers.
• The Glenn Roy Blundon Centre (UC-4007) serves students whose disabilities involve
conditions affecting mobility, vision, hearing, learning (disabilities), chronic illness, or
mental health; support is also provided to students with documented temporary illnesses
and injuries.
• Student Life (ASK, UC-3005) answers questions about such things as courses, housing,
books, financial matters, and health.
GERM 1001 Syllabus (Winter 2021) 6 of 8Academic Misconduct http://bit.ly/1X4w8QT
From the University Calendar 6.12.4 “Academic Offences”:
Academic offences shall be deemed to include, but shall not be limited to, the following:
• Cheating on examinations or any other tests, theses, assignments, work term reports,
projects, laboratory assignments, laboratory reports or internship reports: This includes
copying from another student's work or allowing another student to copy from one's own
work; consulting with any unauthorized person during an examination or test; possessing
unauthorized aids; using unauthorized aids; or knowingly recording or reporting false
empirical or statistical data. The work referred to includes examinations, theses,
assignments, work term reports, projects, laboratory assignments, laboratory reports,
internship reports, or any other tests which are to be used in judging the student's
performance in a course or program of study, or on any special tests which the University
may offer.
• Impersonating another student or allowing oneself to be impersonated: This includes the
imitation of a student or the entrance into an arrangement with another person to be
impersonated for the purposes of taking examinations or tests or carrying out laboratory or
other assignments.
• Plagiarism: Plagiarism is the act of presenting the ideas or works of another as one's own.
This applies to all material such as essays, laboratory assignments, laboratory reports, work
term reports, design projects, seminar presentations, statistical data, computer programs,
research results and theses. The properly acknowledged use of sources is an accepted and
important part of scholarship. Use of such material without acknowledgment is contrary to
accepted norms of academic behaviour. Information regarding acceptable writing practices
is available through the Writing Centre at www.mun.ca/writingcentre
• Theft of examination papers or other material: This includes obtaining by any improper
means examination papers, tests, or any other such material.
• Use and/or distribution of stolen material: This includes the use of material which the
student knows to have been improperly obtained and/or the distribution of such material.
• Submitting false information: This includes falsifying academic forms or records,
submitting false credentials, medical or other certificates, or making a false, misleading or
incomplete declaration to the University.
• Submitting work for one course or work term which has been or is being submitted for
another course or work term at this or any other institution without express permission to do
so: This includes the presentation of an essay, report or assignment to satisfy some or all of
the requirements of a course when that essay, report, or assignment has been previously
submitted or is concurrently being submitted for another course without the express
permission of the professor(s) involved.
• Prevention or obstruction of access to works or materials provided by the University needed
by others for academic purposes.
• Attempt of bribery, and/or threat of blackmail to influence the award of any credit, grade,
honour or academic decisions.
• Failure to follow relevant University/Faculty/School guidelines on ethics.
• Failure to follow the Memorial University of Newfoundland Code.
GERM 1001 Syllabus (Winter 2021) 7 of 8Detailed Schedule:
Disclaimer: We will attempt to follow closely the schedule below. However, the instructor reserves the
right to adjust the dates and content of quizzes and assignments based on progress.
Treffpunkt
Semester Week Vocabulary Important Dates
Deutsch
Review Vocab
1. Woche (Jan 11- 15) Kapitel 4
4.1 and 4.2
Kapitel 4,
2. Woche (Jan 18-22) Vocab 5.1 Jan 22: MyGermanLab Assignment#1
Kapitel 5
Kapitel 5 Jan 25: Chapter Quiz #1
3. Woche (Jan 25-28) Vocab 5.2
Jan 28: Vocab Assign #1 (up to WS5.2)
Kapitel 5 Review Vocab
4. Woche (Feb 1-5) Feb 5: MyGermanLab Assignment #2
5.1-5.2
Kapitel 5, Feb 8: Chapter Quiz # 2
5. Woche (Feb 8-12) Vocab 6.1
Kapitel 6 Feb 12: Vocab Assign #2 (up to WS6.1)
Feb 19: MyGermanLab Assignment#3
6. Woche (Feb 15-19) Kapitel 6 Vocab 6.2
Feb 19: Midterm Oral Exam
WINTER BREAK
Review Vocab Mar 1: Chapter Quiz #3
7. Woche (Mar 1-5) Kapitel 6
4.1-6.2 Mar 5: Vocab Assign #3 (up to WS6.2)
March 8: Last day to drop courses without
8. Woche (Mar 8-12) Kapitel 6 Vocab 7.1 academic prejudice
Mar 12: MyGermanLab Assignment#4
9. Woche (Mar 15- Kapitel 7 Mar 15 Chapter Quiz # 4
Vocab 7.2
19) Mar 19 Vocab Assignment #4 (up to WS7.2)
Mar 26: MyGermanLab Assignment#5
Mar 27 : Chapter Quiz #5
10. W (Mar 22-27 **) Kapitel 7 Vocab 8.1
** Saturday March 27th follows a Friday
Schedule, so we will have class that day
Kapitel 7,
Review Vocab
11. W (Mar 29-31) Kapitel 8
4.1-8.1 April 2nd Good Friday (no classes)
Oral Exams
12. Woche (Apr 5-9) Kapitel 8
April 9: Last day of classes
Exam Period (Dec 9-18, 2020): Exact Date of Exam to be determined by Registrar’s Office
https://www.mun.ca/regoff/grades_exams/
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