German 4321-001

German Cities through Literature (Taught in German) Summer I Semester 2014 June 2 - July 2 2014

The Department of Modern Languages The University of Texas at Arlington

Instructor of Record: Sabine Harvey

* Office Hours: TBA * Office: Studentenheim Hubertus/ Altes Parteihaus * E-mail: [email protected]

Course Information

• Class meeting place: Studentenheim Hubertus/ • Altes Parteihaus * Class meeting times: MTWTH 10:00-11:00 am * Credit Hours: 3 * Prerequisite(s): 2314 with a C or better * Additional Information on the Web at: http://german.uta.edu

Required Materials

Emil und die Detektive von Erich Kästner Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo by Christiane F.

Course Objectives

Students will understand the historical and contemporary importance of as a cultural center throughout the past 350 years. We will examine how the Germans see themselves and their cities and explore their literature and media and visit the sites described in them.

Intended Student Learning Outcomes/Goals

Students will demonstrate skill in the close reading of texts and knowledge about various historical events and social perspectives in past and modern Germany. Students will demonstrate the following modes of thinking: summarization, connective thinking, evaluation, speculation, comparison and contrast, and studied opinion, and synthesis.

Method of Evaluation

The grade will be based on 20% Assigned research projects 30% Discussions 50% Assigned excursions / Reports

Grade Scale

A = 100-90 B = 89-80 C = 79-70 D = 69-60 F = 59-0 Methods of Presentation by Instructor

The instructor may use lectures, debates, group/individual in-class oral or written work, group/individual projects, Internet projects, music videos and excursions.

Make-up Presentations by Students Make-up Presentations are given only in the case of emergencies and require documentation. Your instructor may verify with your physician.

Attendance

Mandatory! 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. Discussion grade will be a 0 for that day.

Withdrawals

The student is responsible to drop or withdraw in a timely manner. NOTE: if you drop both your courses in a study abroad program, you are obliged to leave that program. You will no longer be able to stay at the hotel or participate in any of the program activities, and you will not be reimbursed for program, hotel or any other costs associated with studying abroad.

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. All electronics have to be turned off during lecture.

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 studentʼs responsibility to inform faculty at the beginning of the semester and to provide authorized documentation through designated administrative channels.

UT Arlington Honor Code

I pledge, on my honor, to uphold UT Arlingtonʼs 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.

Assignments in Berlin and Erfurt:

June 02: Classes start; Getting acquainted with the transportation system in Berlin June 03: Visit to the Zoo June 04: Visit to the Kaufhaus des Westens June 05: Visit Naturhistorisches Museum June 06: Visit

June 09: Visit to the Reichstag/ June 10: Visit to the Jewish Quarter/Opernplatz (Place of the Book Burnings) June 11: Visit to Check Point Charlie/ Friedrichstrasse June 12: Visit to DDR Museum June 13: Visit Schloss Sans Soucie/Cecilienhof in Potsdam

June 16: Visit to das Bauhaus June 17: Visit to the June 18: Visit to the Egyption Museum/ Nefertiti June 19: Visit Concentration Camp Sachsenhausen June 20: Scavenger Hunt

June 22: Leaving for Erfurt June 23: Get acquainted with the transportation system/ Sight Seeing Tour June 24: Explore the University Erfurt/ Attend Guest Lecture June 25: Old Synagogue und the Augustinerkloster (Martin Lutherʼs monastery) June 26: Töpfer & Söhne June 27: Visit Gotha June 28: Visit Weimar/ Goethehaus June 29: Free Exploration

June 30: On the path of Martin Luther July 01 : Free Exploration/ Scavenger Hunt July 02 : Leaving Erfurt

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