GRMN111: Elementary German II
Section: E59     (eLearning)

About This Course

Semester and YearSpring 2013 / : Jan 23, 2013 to May 21, 2013
(See "Getting Started" below for details about orientation)
Instructor(s)
Christina Videva   Email: videvac@bucks.edu
Phone: 215-968-8150
Course Credits
3 credits
Time Requirements
Plan a minimum of 6 - 9 hours per week for your coursework. While online learning courses provide flexibility in time, geography, and travel, the work required for successful completion is identical to that for the face-to-face course.   Your instructor may specify additional time requirements in the "Other information" field below or during your orientation.
Delivery Mode
eLearning:
Web-based course
Official College Course Description
The complete college course description can be viewed at:
Student Characteristics
Open to self-motivated, self-disciplined students who can handle college-level work and study independently.
Student Requirements
This course has the following requirements for students:
  • Read the important instructor supplied information located at the end of this document

Getting Started With This Course

Orientation(s)
Orientation for this course is REQUIRED.
Failure to participate in a REQUIRED orientation, as specified below, may jeopardize your grade.
Online

Your instructor will hold the orientation online using self-paced tools, email and/or discussions. (A self-paced orientation does NOT mean the entire course is self-paced.) You should plan to access your online course no later than the first day of the session. Failure to do so may jeopardize your grade.

Other

Your instructor will be handling orientation as indicated below.

Other Orientation Information
On the first day of classes, January 23, 2013, log in to Canvas at bucks.instructure.com and select GRMN111.E59 from the “Courses” list.

On the course front page, click on the “Start Here” icon and follow the instructions.

Accessing Your Course

Other Technologies

Your instructor has indicated the following:

MyGermanLab

Canvas (by Instructure)

Your course is using Canvas. If you are new to Canvas, please visit the Canvas Basics course space to become familiar with Canvas prior to the start of your course. No login is required to access this space.

You will be able to login to Canvas about two weeks prior to the start of your class. However, your course becomes available as of 1 AM on the official course start date.

Logging In

Log in to your Canvas course space at bucks.instructure.com

  • Username: Your username is the same for every system at Bucks.
  • Password: your Bucks Network password (used to log into any Bucks campus computer or to access any Bucks Library online database from off campus.)

If you do not know your Bucks Username, go to WebAdvisor. Select Account information (upper right hand corner of the screen) then select What's My User ID? and follow the prompts. You will need to provide your last name AND either your 7 digit student ID number OR your social security #. Your Bucks username will display on the screen.

Note: Students are uploaded to Canvas several times a day. If you registered late, you won't be able to access Canvas until the next upload takes place.

Purchasing Your Books and Other Course Materials

While you may purchase your books and other course materials from the provider of your choice (using the ISBN number available through the course's academic department where applicable to ensure the correct version), both the campus bookstore and our online bookstore, guarantee that they stock the correct version for your course.

Approximately 3 weeks prior to the start of the session you can use the link below to see the list of books that have been selected by your instructor. If you have any questions about the course materials listed, please contact your instructor or the academic department directly.

Click this link to see the book list for your course.

Other Information about the Course
REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Treffpunkt Deutsch Access Card Package: MyGermanLab with eText, 6th edition, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2012

You have a choice of purchasing MyGermanLab and eText access for 6 months, for 24 months or buying the complete package including a hard copy of the text. Contact Frau Videva to inquire about the different options.

In addition to a reliable Internet connection, you will need a sound card, speakers and a microphone for the oral and audio activities in this course.

GETTING READY:

This course will be delivered via Canvas. If this is your first time using Canvas, make sure to visit the Canvas Basics course PRIOR to the course start date.

In addition to Canvas, we will be working with Pearson’s MyGermanLab. You will find detailed instructions about accessing and using MyGermanLab in the course orientation on Canvas. In the meantime, I recommend that you watch the following training YouTube videos provided by the publisher.

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF1818D68D845AA48