MODL 5301
Readings in German for Graduate Students
Summer II Semester 2008
The Department of Modern Languages (817.272.3161)
The University of Texas at Arlington
Instructor of Record
Dr. Lana Rings
- Office Hours: To be announced.
- Office: 327 Hammond Hall
- Telephone: 817.272.5541 or 817.272.3161
- E-mail: rings@uta.edu
Course Information
Required Materials
-
German for Reading Knowledge by Jannach and Korb
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Texts provided by instructor and self-selected texts from students
- Recommended: English-German and German-English dictionary at: http://dict.leo.org
Course Description
MODL 5301 is a beginning course in reading for graduate students.
Course Objectives
The main goal of this course is reading texts in German. The focus will be
on analyzing the lexical, syntactic, and morphological elements of German,
with a nod to discourse features, with the intended long-term outcome of reading
monograph-length documents in German.
MODL 5301 Intended Student Learning Outcomes
- Reading:
- With the aid of a dictionary, the student will read a text and be
able to ascertain the content, the tone, and the goal of the text.
Method of Evaluation
The course grade will be based on
- Daily participation
- An exam
Grade Scale
A = 100-90
B = 89-90
C = 79-70
D = 69-60
F = 59-0
Methods of Presentation
The instructor may use lectures, group/individual in-class oral or written
work, group/individual projects, internet projects, and library work.
Make-up Exams and Quizzes
Making up the exam will require documentation.
Attendance
Regular classroom attendance is expected of all students. All classes and
exams are based upon that assumption. You are responsible for acquiring class
notes if you have to miss.
Disruptive Behavior
Disruptive behavior, which keeps other students from learning, will not be
tolerated. Students who engage in such behavior will be cautioned first, then
more drastic measures will be taken.
Final Review
Week
A period of five class days prior to the first day of final exams is designated
as Final Review Week. The purpose of this week is to allow students sufficient
time to prepare for final exams. During this week, no instructor shall assign
any themes, research problems or exercises of similar scope that have a completion
date during or following this week unless specified in the class syllabus.
During Final Review Week, an instructor shall not give any exams constituting
10% or more of the final grade, except make-up tests, and no instructor shall
give any portion of the final exam.
Language Lab
The Language Acquisition
Center (LAC), located on the third floor of Trimble Hall, offers audio,
video, and computer services. Your instructor will guide you in your use
of the "Lab" and
its holdings. LAC Summer Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.
to 2:00 p.m.
The German Language Society (German
Club)
The German Language Society is open for membership to all students interested
in the German language and culture who wish to meet with others of similar
interests. Activities include meetings, Kaffeeklatsch,
outings, and parties. Meeting times will be announced in class.
Library
Ann Kelley
is the Foreign Languages Librarian. She can be reached at 817.272.3000, ext.
4994, and by e-mail at kelley@library.uta.edu.
Furthermore, you will find some useful research information at http://www.uta.edu/library/research/rt-foreign.html.
Withdrawals
Please note that the last day to withdraw from class with a "W" is
July 28, 2008. Be aware that after this date you will receive an academic grade
in the course. Initiating the drop procedure is the student's responsibility.
If you have any questions about withdrawals, please see me after class.
Achieving
Academic Success
The University of Texas at Arlington supports a variety of student success
programs to help you connect with the University and achieve academic success.
They include learning assistance, developmental education, advising and mentoring,
admission and transition, and federally funded programs. Students requiring
assistance academically, personally, or socially should contact the Office
of Student Success Programs at 817.272.6107 for more information and appropriate
referrals. For this class specifically, I will offer tutoring and review sessions
on an as-needed basis.
Americans
with Disabilities Act
The University of Texas at Arlington is on record as being
committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation;
reference Public Law 93112—The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. With
the passage of new federal legislation entitled Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA), pursuant to Section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act, there is renewed
focus on providing this population with the same opportunities enjoyed by all
citizens.
As an instructor, I am required by law to provide reasonable accommodation
to students with disabilities, so as not to discriminate on the basis of that
disability. It is the student’s responsibility to inform faculty at the beginning
of the semester and to provide authorized documentation through designated
administrative channels.
Academic Dishonesty
It is the philosophy of The University
of Texas at Arlington that academic dishonesty is a completely unacceptable
mode of conduct and will not be tolerated in any form. All persons involved
in academic dishonesty will be disciplined in accordance with University regulations
and procedures. Discipline may include suspension or expulsion from the University.
Scholastic dishonesty includes but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism,
collusion, the submission for credit of any work or materials that are
attributable in whole or in part to another person, taking an examination
for another person, any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student
or the attempt to commit such acts. (Regents' Rules and Regulations, Part
One, Chapter VI, Section 3.2, Subdivision 3.22)
More specifically for this class, please remember that translating someone
else's work into another language without attribution falls under the rubric
of plagiarism. Also, please keep in mind that information freely available
or otherwise on the Internet is to be treated like all other source material
and must be fully documented. Please cite, attribute, and document carefully.
If in doubt, check with your instructor. A style manual such as the one issued
by the Modern Language Association is an invaluable resource for citation
guidelines. Finally, bear in mind that translation programs normally do a
poor job of translating.
Dates of Importance
July 7: First Day of Classes
July 7–8: Late Registration
July 10: Census Date
July 22 : Mid-Session
July 28: Last Day to Drop Courses
August 06: Last Day of Classes
August 07: Final Exams
Course Schedule
- July 7: Introduction to Course; Chapters 1–2
- July 8: Chapters 3–4
- July 9: Chapters 5–6
- July 10:Chapters 7–8
- July 14: Chapter 9
- July 15: Chapter 10
- July 16: Chapter 11
- July 17: Chapter 12
- July 21: Chapter 13
- July 22: Chapter 14
- July 23: Chapter 15
- July 24: Chapter 16
- July 28: Chapter 17
- July 29: Chapter 18
- July 30: Chapter 19
- July 31: Chapter 20
- August 4: Chapter 21
- August 5: Chapter 22
- August 6: Chapter 23 and review
- August 7: Final written exam
