FLG 310 Advanced German Syntax and Composition

Instructor: Dr. Lutz Kube

Office: 304 Withers Hall

Office Hour: M/W/F 8.05 - 9.05

Phone: 515.9304

Email: lkube@ncsu.edu (preferred)

Classroom, times: 105 Withers Hall, MWF 10:15: 1105

Catalogue Description

Advanced aspects of German syntax and writing styles. Assignments include paraphrasing and summarizing authentic German texts and writing compositions.

Prerequisites
Successful completion of FLG 202 or a score higher than 668 on the NC State placement test. For more information on placement consult http://sasw.chass.ncsu.edu/fl/place.htm. You can also talk to your instructor or the German Section Coordinator, Helga G. Braunbeck.

Objectives

Successful students will be able to

• Apply German grammar structures with greater correctness and ease in speaking and writing activities that relate to aspects of German culture.
• Use new, more detailed vocabulary in speaking and writing activities.
• Comprehend spoken and written German at a level of 80%.
• Discuss aspects of German culture, e.g. history, economy, film, paintings, songs, poems.

Materials

Motyl-Mudretzkyj; Späinghaus: Anderes Gedacht. Houghton Mifflin, 2005.

Motyl-Mudretzkyj; Späinghaus: Anderes Gedacht. Übungsbuch. Houghton Mifflin, 2005

German/English, English/German dictionary

Tests

There will be four tests. Each test will cover the content, vocabulary and grammar of one chapter of the textbook. Make up tests are only given in emergency situations. It is your responsibility to inform me as soon as you know that you can’t take a test on the scheduled date.

Essays

The class requires four essays of about 250 words. Essays should be typed or computer printed, double-spaced. Late papers will be graded down one grade for each class session they are late.

Rewrites of essays are mandatory and should take into account the instructor’s corrections and suggestions. You will be graded based on your rewrite. Please be sure to include your original essay when you turn in your rewrite!

Homework

You will be required to turn in assignments from the Übungsbuch. Homework is due the next class after it was assigned.

Attendance

Language proficiency is acquired through structured daily practice. The purpose of class meetings is to provide such practice, and for this reason attendance is mandatory. Three absences are allowed during the semester, but each subsequent absence will result in an automatic reduction of your grade by one percentage point.

If you accumulate 6 (for classes meeting twice per week) or 9 (for classes meeting 3 times per week) or more unexcused absences, your semester grade will be F. If you miss three (3) consecutive weeks without contacting your instructor, you may be dropped from the class roll or receive an F for the semester. If you are absent it is your responsibility to get information on the missed material and any changes in the assignments from a class mate. For more detailed information on attendance regulations and on what constitutes an excused absence consult

http://www.ncsu.edu/policies/academic_affairs/courses_undergrad/REG02.20.3.php

Grading scale for exams (in %)

100 – 97 A +	89 – 87 B +	79 – 77 C +	69 – 67 D +
96 – 93 A	86 – 83 B	76 – 73 C	66 – 63 D
92 – 90 A -	82 – 80 B -	72 – 70 C -	62 – 60 D -	less than 60 F

Evaluation of Class work: Preparation and Participation
Preparation for class and participation in class are essential for success in learning a foreign language. Homework will be assigned on a regular basis and completion of the homework is required. Class participation will be graded using the following rubric:
A - Student comes to class prepared, bringing proper materials, arriving on time and staying the full length of the class. Student is attentive and frequently volunteers to participate. Student is actively involved in all class activities and stays on task in group work. Any questions or comments are pertinent.
B - Student is usually prepared. Student is always attentive, participates in all activities and volunteers from time to time. Student asks only pertinent questions.
C - Student shows evidence of being unprepared on occasion. Student may arrive late or leave early in some instances. Student volunteers infrequently and may ask questions that would not be necessary had the student prepared for class more thoroughly.
D - Student is unprepared and/or inattentive. Student rarely volunteers and demonstrates lack of involvement in class activities. Student may not stay on task in group work and may ask unnecessary or inappropriate questions.
F - Student exhibits lack of concern for the class. His or her behavior may have a negative effect on the class.

Grading

Tests: 30%

Essays 25%

Homework (Übungsbuch) 15%

Class Participation 10%

Final: 20 %

Students with Disabilities
Reasonable accommodations will be made for students with verifiable disabilities. You first need to register with Disability Services for Students at 1900 Student Health Center, Campus Box 7509, 515-7653. For more information consult
http://www.ncsu.edu/policies/academic_affairs/courses_undergrad/REG02.20.1.php

Academic Integrity
Students are expected to work within the letter and spirit of the NC State University Code of Student Conduct. For more information please consult http://www.ncsu.edu/policies/student_services/student_discipline/POL11.35.1.php. Academic integrity extends to all work done in a course, including homework, class work, papers, projects, oral and written tests, lab work, and exams. You may study together with classmates, but everybody needs to turn in their individual homework assignment. The use of internet or CD-ROM translating programs is forbidden and will be considered cheating. If an academic integrity violation is detected, your assignment or test carries an automatic F and the incident will be reported to the NC State Office of Student Conduct. If you have any questions about what is permitted or forbidden, e.g. with regard to getting help from tutors or friends, please consult your instructor.

Late assignments and incomplete grades
Late assignments of 2 calendar days or fewer will be accepted. If the assignment is 4 days late, the assignment will have a maximum grade of "C." Those more than 4 calendar days beyond the deadline will not be accepted. Incomplete grades are processed in accordance with university recommendations and policy. Refer to: http://www.ncsu.edu/policies/academic_affairs/grades_undergrad/REG02.50.3.php

Semester Schedule

Numbers are page numbers in the textbook “Anders gedacht”. ŰB refers to your workbook “Übungsbuch”

DATE	IN CLASS	TURN IN	HOMEWORK
Aug 19	Introduction		Prepare pp. 203-6
Aug 21	pp. 203-6		Review Genitive
Aug 24	Genitive		Prepare 207-210
Aug 26	207-210		Write ŰB 150-54
Aug 28	Passive	ŰB 150-54	Prepare 211-214
Aug 31	211-214		Prepare pp. 215-17, write ŰB 155- 58
Sep 2	pp. 215-17	ŰB 155- 58	Prepare pp. 218-20, write ŰB 159-61
Sep 4	pp. 218-20	ŰB 159-61	Write essay 1 (p. 223/6)
Sep 7	Labor Day
Sep 9	pp. 221-23	Essay 1	Prepare for test
Sep 11	Test Chapter 6		Prepare pp. 228-31
Sep 14	pp. 232-35		Prepare pp. 236-38, do rewrite
Sep 16	pp. 236-38, Subjunctive 2	Essay 1 Rewrite	Write ŰB 175-78, Prepare pp. 248-50
Sep 18	pp. 248-50	ŰB 175-78	Prepare pp. 251-53
Sep 21	movie		Review conjunctions, past perfect
Sep 23	Conjunctions, past perfect		write ŰB 179(C)-82
Sep 25	Movie	ŰB 179(C)-82
Sep 28	Movie		Prepare 262/63
Sep 30	262/63		write ŰB 185-88, prepare 264-66
Oct 2	264-66	ŰB 185-88	Write essay 2 (264/7)
Oct 5	Review	Essay 2	Prepare for test
Oct 7	Test Chapter 7		Prepare pp. 268-73
Oct 9	Fall Break
Oct 12	268-73		Prepare pp. 274-78, do rewrite
Oct 14	274-78	Essay 2 rewrite	Review adjective endings
Oct 16	adjectives		Write ŰB 199 (3) – 206, prepare 279-82
Oct 19	279-82	ŰB 199 (3) - 206	Prepare pp. 283-85
Oct 21	273-85		Prepare pp. 286-87, write ŰB 208-212
Oct 23	286/87	ŰB 208-212	Prepare pp. 288-91,
Oct 26	pp. 288-91		write essay 3
Oct 28	review	Essay 3	Prepare for test
Oct 30	Test Chapter 8		Prepare pp. 292-97
Nov 2	292-97		Prepare 297-302, do essay rewrite
Nov 4	297-302	Essay 3 rewrite	Review Relative Pronous
Nov 6	Relative pronouns		Prepare pp. 303-306
Nov 9	303-306		Write ŰB 219-24, prepare pp. 307-309
Nov 11	307-309	ŰB 219-24	Prepare pp. 310-15
Nov 13	310-315		Write ŰB 228-30, prepare 316-21
Nov 16	316-21	ŰB 228-30	Review indirect speech, write ŰB 232-36
Nov 18	Indirect speech	232-36	Prepare pp. 322-26, write essay 4
Nov 20	322-26	Essay 4	Prepare for test
Nov 23	Test Chapter 9
Nov 25-27	Thanksgiving Break
Nov 30	review
Dec 2	review
Dec 4	review

Final Exam: Wednesday, December 16^th, 8-11