Syllabus Subject to Change German The Age of Goethe (Taught in English) Fall Semester 2012

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Syllabus Subject to Change German 4322-001 The Age of Goethe (Taught in English) Fall Semester 2012 The Department of Modern Languages (817.272.

1 Syllabus Subject to Change German The Age of Goethe (Taught in English) Fall Semester 2012 The Department of Modern Languages ( ) The University of Texas at Arlington Instructor of Record: Sabine Harvey * Office Hours: M 12:00-1:00pm, T 12:30-1:30pm * Office: Trimble Hall 210 * Telephone: * sharvey@uta.edu Course Information * Class meeting place: TH 119 * Class meeting times: TTH 11:00-12:20pm * Credit Hours: 3 * Prerequisite(s): NONE * Additional Information on the Web at:

2 Required Materials Nathan The Wise by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, available at Villagebooks.com IBSN Wilhelm Tell by Friedrich von Schiller and William F. Mainland, English translation- available at Amazon used and new Faust by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, English translation available at the UTA bookstore Course Objectives Students will become knowledgeable about the social and political issues in 18th and 19 th century Germany, in order to understand what influenced Goethe and his contemporaries when producing their work. In this course we will read masterpieces of the era and discuss their importance 250 years ago and today. If you are an advanced student in German, you will also practice reading literary texts and write about your findings in German. Intended Student Learning Outcomes/Goals Students will demonstrate skill in the close reading of texts. Students will demonstrate knowledge about various historical events and social perspectives in 18th and 19 th century Germany. Students will demonstrate the following modes of thinking: summarization, connective thinking, evaluation, speculation, comparison and contrast, and studied opinion, and synthesis. Students will be able to evaluate the significance of 18th and 19 th century works in modern day Germany Method of Evaluation The grade will be based on 50% 3 creative pieces/ projects 30% Participation and effort, attendance, homework 20% Final exam Grade Scale A = B = C = D = F = 59-0 Methods of Presentation

3 The instructor may use lectures, debates, group/individual in-class oral or written work, group/individual projects, Internet projects, music or videos. Make-up Exams and Quizzes Make-up presentations are allowed only in the case of emergencies and require documentation. Any other considerations will be made on a case-by-case basis. When possible, please notify me in advance of absences on quiz and presentation days. 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. Ultimately you will find that regular attendance is essential for a satisfactory grade performance. Tutoring Tutoring is available, at no or little cost, through SOAR. For information contact SOAR at or 817/ IF YOU ARE A STUDENT WITH ADVANCED GERMAN PROFICIENCY, YOU MAY WISH TO BECOME A TUTOR. CONTACT SOAR. Withdrawals Please note that the last day to withdraw from class with a "W" is October 31, 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. 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

4 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 Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Friday 8:30 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, concerts, outings, and parties. Meeting times will be announced in class. Library Jody Bailey is the Modern Languages Librarian. She can be reached at , and by at Furthermore, you will find some useful research information at 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 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 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

5 documentation through designated administrative channels. UT Arlington Honor Code I pledge, on my honor, to uphold UT Arlington s tradition of academic integrity, a tradition that values hard work and honest effort in the pursuit of academic excellence. I promise that I will only submit work that I personally create or contribute to group collaborations, and reference any work from other sources. I will follow the highest standards of integrity and uphold the spirit of the Honor Code. 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) Dates of Importance August 23: First Day of Classes August 23-29: Late registration September 3: Labor Day Holiday September 10: Census Date October 31: Last day to drop courses November 05: Beginning of spring enrollment November 22-25: Thanksgiving Holidays December 6: Last day of Classes December 11: Final exams at 11:00-12:30 pm. Week 1: Discussion of course, introductory information. Weeks 2-6: Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, Nathan the Wise, Project Weeks 7-10: Friedrich Schiller, Wilhelm Tell, Project Weeks 11-14: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Faust I, Project Finals Week: Final exam

Class meetings: Time: Monday & Wednesday 7:00 PM to 8:20 PM Place: TCC NTAB 2222

Class meetings: Time: Monday & Wednesday 7:00 PM to 8:20 PM Place: TCC NTAB 2222 Organizational Behavior MANA 3318-012 Fall 2010 Instructor: Mr. A. Moses, M.S. Office: Room 604, College of Business Administration Tel no: 817-272-3851 Email id: amoses@uta.edu Home Page: http://management.uta.edu/aaron/main.htm