GERM6508 German Studies: Advanced German 2
| Offered By | School of Language Studies |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | German |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2009 and Second Semester, 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
With an emphasis on academic German, this course continues with the development of listening and reading comprehension skills and with the development of oral and written communication. Students will learn and practise how to write a university essay in German and how to give a class presentation with an academic content. The course introduces students to post-war German literature and engages students in the study of topical issues in contemporary German-speaking societies. Furthermore, it provides students with learning opportunities in the area of intercultural communication. |
| Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion, the student can express him/herself clearly and without much sign of having to restrict what he/she wants to say. The student will also be able to use the language for academic purposes, e.g. essay writing with appropriate referencing in German. Furthermore, the student will be able to read and analyse literary texts and relate them to German-speaking culture. He/she will also have an understanding of current affairs in the German-speaking societies and will be able to analyse and critique them. |
| Indicative Assessment | This course has continuous assessment to provide students with regular feedback on their learning progress. Proposed are: one in-class mid-semester tests (15%), three written assignments (45%), one oral examination (15%), and one final examination (25%). |
| Workload | 3.5 contact hours per week plus approximately 6.5 hours of regular work per week outside class. |
| Course Classification(s) | TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses. |
| Areas of Interest | European Languages |
| Eligibility | New students are required to sit a placement test to determine the language proficiency. |
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Assumed Knowledge and Required Skills |
Students should have an assumed language proficiency equivalent to the successful completion of the intermediate level. |
| Requisite Statement | NA |
| Corequisites | NA |
| Incompatibility | NA |
| Recommended Courses | NA |
| Prescribed Texts | To be announced |
| Preliminary Reading | NA |
| Indicative Reading List | NA |
| Technology Requirements | NA |
| Programs | Graduate Diploma in Translation Studies and Master of Translation Studies |
| 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.
