GER - 101 - Elementary German I Course- Revision Proposal 17.0 Course Revision Proposal Check all that apply* Title and/or Prefix Course Number(s) Semester Credits GE Designation RES Designation GLP Designation Catalog Description Prerequisites/Enrollment requirements Content and Objectives Other Desired Implementation Year and Term* Fall 2017 Originating Department* Department of Communication Studies, Foreign Languages, and Performing Arts Subject* GER Course Number* 101 Maximum Semester Credits* 4 cr. Minimum Semester Credits* 4 Full Course Title* Elementary German I Short Course Title* Elementary German I Prerequisites/ Enrollment Requirements Course Catalog Description Establish a solid foundation in the fundamentals of the German language through the development of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills; foster interest in the language and culture of Germany. https://uwstout.curriculog.com/proposal:1337/print 1/7
Learning Objectives Students successfully completing this course will be able to: 1. Read, write and pronounce the letters and corresponding sounds of the German alphabet; 2. Understand through listening and reading simple statements, questions, commands and requests; be able to make simple statements to ask and answer yes/no and special questions and make requests and give commands; 3. Understand and hold a simple conversation about daily routine and home; family and friends, university life and studies, languages and nationalities; 4. Read and understand common public signs and notices; 5. Understand basic personal correspondence; 6. Communicate about present and past German events, and appreciate basics of Germanic culture. Content Outline Unit 1 Introduction to Basic Word Structure (GE Objectives 1-3) Pronunciation Numbers Common Objects Unit 2 Basic Dialogues (GE Objectives 1-3) Greetings and Introductions Telling Time Introduction to German Culture Unit 3 Language Development Nouns (GE Objectives 1-3) Subjects Singular and Plural Nouns Pronouns https://uwstout.curriculog.com/proposal:1337/print 2/7
Unit 4 Language Development Verbs (GE Objectives 1-3) Introduction to Verb Conjugation Present and Simple Past Tense Unit 5 Continued Language Development (GE Objectives 1-3) Introduction to Adjectives Simple Commands Unit 6 Introduction to Case (GE Objectives 1-3) Nominative Case Accusative Case Continued cultural literacy Evaluation Students will be evaluated on attendance, quizzes, written homework, class participation, audio recordings, presentations, reflections, projects, midterms, and final exams. Rationale for Revision* To increase language course options available to students and to be able to offer this course as part of the UW-Extension Collaborative Language Program (CLP). The requested revisions will bring the course into congruence with other foreign language courses offered on campus and through the CLP. Replaces existing course numbers: GER-121 and GER-122. Terms Offered Fall Spring WinTerm Summer Primary Type of Instruction* Lecture Laboratory Discussion Seminar Independent Study Field Experience Grade Options* A-F O-S-U In Progress Option https://uwstout.curriculog.com/proposal:1337/print 3/7
Ramifications of Revision/Impact on Existing Offerings/List all majors that take this course* GER 101 will be taught via the Collaborative Language Program. As such it will replace GER 121 and GER-122. Instead of offering the existing twocredit courses, the content will be offered as a four-credit course numbered GER 101. Were impacted departments consulted?* Yes Not applicable The following deparments were consulted, regarding this revision: Department of Communication Studies, Foreign Languages, and Performing Arts Instructor Expertise/Time* None--Course provided through CLP Library Resources (separate from resources coordinated via IRS)* None. Other Resources* None https://uwstout.curriculog.com/proposal:1337/print 4/7
Check if applicable Special Course Fee (SCF) required. A request must be submitted and approved by the SCF Committee Is the course repeatable for credit?* Yes No Replaces existing course number GER 121 and GER 122 Has all documentation been attached?* Yes No GE/RES/GLP Course Attributes GE Categories GE Communication Skills GE Analytic Reasoning & Natural Science GE Arts & Humanities GE Social/Behavioral Sciences GE Contemporary Issues GE Social Responsibilty & Ethical Reasoning GE Objectives course is accessible to a broad audience and furthers the goal of providing a well-rounded education regardless of career aspirations or program of study. In short, explain why this is a general education course. All foreign language courses offered on campus and through the CLP, including Elementary German I, involve: the study and application of expressive and receptive language skills, most often exercised in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. These fundamental skills are basic to human development and academic functioning. Criteria: To satisfy GE requirements for Communication Skills, courses must be general in nature. A course must include at least one of the following as the primary instructional purpose: The study and application of reading and writing skills in a designated language. Delivery of general addresses to an audience in a designated language. The study and acquisition of general receptive language skills in a designated language. https://uwstout.curriculog.com/proposal:1337/print 5/7
general education objectives are included within the course objectives and course outline All GE Objectives--1,2, and 3--are covered throughout the course content. course content and design relates to the specified category definitions Throughout the six course-units, students will deal with expressive and receptive language skills; see remarks in the Course Outline course impacts other General Education courses, or how the proposed revisions will impact other General Education courses and other departments No impact For each designated General Education objectives, list at least one course specific skill/area of knowledge that relates to the objective. State how each skill/area of knowledge will be assessed and explain what would constitute competency for each of these. Throughout the six course-units, students will deal with expressive and receptive language skills; see remarks in the Course Outline. https://uwstout.curriculog.com/proposal:1337/print 6/7
Global Perspective Yes No GLP components are either an integral feature of the course, to be used throughout the course, or equivalent to at least one third of the course content/coverage Addressing the new GLP criteria: Through the study of German, students will meet the Global Perspectives Requirement (GLP) by helping students develop an understanding of the deeply interconnected nature of the world ; specifically, it will address Global Self-Awareness (1.C) cultural diversity, and Global Engagement (4.A). Objective 1.C: Unit 2 and Unit 6 will acquaint students with the German cultural attributes and introduce them to diverse voices through grammar mastery and elementary readings. Objective 4.A: Units 1-6 will acquaint students with how Germanic speakers and writers perceive the world and communicate verbally and non-verbally these perceptions. Through the study of German, students will learn the rediments of German history and become familiar with aspects of German cutture and social mores. Through learning vocabulary and practicing conversation, students will "appreciate cultural, economic, political, environmental and social differences" and develop "an understanding of another culture." Students will acquire these attributes throughout the course, but especially in units 2 and 6. Learning a second language at the college level and developing an understanding of another culture provides students with skills they will use in international situations. https://uwstout.curriculog.com/proposal:1337/print 7/7