In this introductory course students begin to develop basic listening and reading comprehension, as well as oral and written German communication skills.  The course provides an introduction to basic German grammar and training in language learning strategies. Students are introduced to life and culture of the german-speaking societies and principles of intercultural communication.

This course has continuous assessment to provide students with regular feedback on their learning progress. Proposed are: five tests (60%), Einf. A (4%); Einf. B (6%), Kap 1 (10%); Kap 2 (18%), Kap 3 (22%), one written communication task (20%), one interactive writing project (20%), draft (8%); Final (12%).

This course is delivered on-campus and has 4 contact hours per week. The course is designed for interactive face-to-face teaching and learning and students are expected to regularly attend classes and to participate actively. This enables regular input of the German language which is essential for the development of good language skills. Students with conflicting classes should consult the course coordinator.

In addition to the contact hours, students are required to do regular homework (approximately an hour for each contact hour) plus all scheduled assignments and tests.

Kontakte: Textbook and Arbeitsbuch. Sixth Edition. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2009. A no-frills custom copy, compiled by the Coordinator, is available from the Coop Bookshop accomponying.  Audio, video and interactive CD's are available from shops in the Chifley library;