GERM2106 German Studies: Intermediate German 2
Later Year Course
| Offered By | School of Language Studies |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | German |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2011 and Second Semester, 2012 |
| 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 the study of modern German grammar and vocabulary, and training in and reflection on language learning strategies. The course introduces students to contemporary literature, film and culture in the German language with a focus on 20th century history of the German-speaking countries. Students will reflect on concepts such as 'Vergangenheitsbewältigung' and how they are dealt with in literature, film, museums, etc. The course encourages students to relate those contents to their own cultural background. |
| Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion, the student will have a sufficient range of language to 1. describe unpredictable situations clearly,2. explain the main points in an idea or problem with reasonable precision, and 3. express viewpoints and develop arguments without much conspicuous searching for words, using some complex sentence forms to do so. Furthermore, the student will 4. be able to read literary texts and understand German films in the context of German-speaking culture and be able to analyse and critique them, and5. have an understanding of 20th century history of the German-speaking countries. Students will also have the opportunity to 6. develop some generic skills, e.g., critical thinking, written and oral communication, research, teamwork. |
| Indicative Assessment |
This course has continuous assessment to provide students with regular feedback on their learning progress. Proposed are: one in-class mid-semester test (15%), three outside-class 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. |
| 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 GERM2105. |
| Requisite Statement |
GERM2105 or equivalent language proficiency. |
| Recommended Courses |
GERM2046 German Cinema |
| Prescribed Texts |
Motyl-Mudretzkyj, Irene and Michaela Späinghaus (2005): "Anders gedacht: Text and Context in the German-Speaking World". Kursbuch und Arbeitsbuch. Boston: Houghton Mifflin. Brussig, Thomas (2003): "Am kürzeren Ende der Sonnenallee". Easy Readers edition. Stuttgart: Klett. |
| Majors/Specialisations | German |
| Academic Contact | Ms Gabriele Schmidt |
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