GERM2104 German Studies: Continuing German 2
Later Year Course
| Offered By | School of Language Studies |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | German |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2009 and Second Semester, 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course continues with the development of listening and reading comprehension skills and with the development of oral and written communication. This includes a review and extension of basic German grammar and vocabulary, and training in and reflection on language learning strategies. The course focuses also on the analysis of literary and non literary texts - appropriate to the language level - about life and culture of the German-speaking societies. Furthermore, it engages students in learning opportunities in the area of intercultural communication. |
| Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion, the student will have enough language to communicate on most topics and current events. He/she will also be able to analyse the language systematically and reflect on linguistic structures. Furthermore, the student will be able to read easy short literary texts and relate them to German-speaking culture. He/she will also have an understanding of current affairs in the German-speaking societies. |
| Indicative Assessment |
This course has continuous assessment to provide students with regular feedback on their learning progress. Proposed are: three in-class tests (30%), three outside-class written assignments (30%), one oral examination (15%), and one final examination (25%). |
| Workload | 4 contact hours per week plus approximately 6 hours of regular work per week outside class. |
| Areas of Interest | European Languages |
| Eligibility | New students are required to sit a placement test to determine the language proficiency. |
|
Assumed Knowledge and Required Skills |
Students should have an assumed language proficiency equivalent to the successful completion of GERM2103. |
| Requisite Statement |
GERM2103 or equivalent language proficiency |
| Corequisites | NA |
| Incompatibility | NA |
| Recommended Courses | NA |
| Prescribed Texts | To be confirmed: Müller, Martin et al. (2006): "Optimal B1. Lehrwerk für Deutsch als Fremdsprache". Berlin, München: Langenscheidt. |
| Preliminary Reading | NA |
| Indicative Reading List | NA |
| Technology Requirements | NA |
| Majors/Specialisations | German |
| Academic Contact | Ms Gabriele Schmidt |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.
