GERM6501 German Studies Introduction I
| Offered By | School of Language Studies |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | German |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2011 and First Semester, 2012 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
(a) development of basic listening and reading comprehension skills (b) development of basic oral and written communication skills (c) introduction to German grammar (d) training in and reflection on language learning strategies (e) life and culture of the German-speaking societies (f) intercultural communication |
| Learning Outcomes | On successful completion, the student will be able to communicate in very simple spoken and written German about topics covered in the course. This will include engaging in a very simple conversation of predictable content, as well as reading and writing about personal details and other topics covered in the course. In addition, the student will be able to read and listen for gist to more complex and/or more rapidly spoken German. The student will have gained a first awareness of aspects of life and culture of the German speaking societies and principles of intercultural communication. |
| Indicative Assessment | Graduate students may attend joint classes with undergraduates but can expect more rigorous asessment and additional assignment work, tailored to their interests. |
| Workload |
4 contact hours per week plus approximately 6 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. |
| Prescribed Texts | To be confirmed: Kontakte Textbook and Arbeitsbuch. Sixth Edition. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2009. |
| Academic Contact | Dr Louise Jansen |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2011 website applies to the 2011 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2010 website.
