GERM1022 German Studies: Introduction to German (2)
First Year Course
| Offered By | School of Language Studies |
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| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | German |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2012 and Second Semester, 2013 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
In this introductory course students continue to develop basic listening and reading comprehension, as well as oral and written German communication skills. The course furthermore provides an introduction to basic German grammar and training in language learning strategies. Students are introducted to life and culture of the German-speaking societies and principles of intercultural communication. |
| Learning Outcomes | On successful completion, the student will be able to communicate in simple (1) spoken and (2) written German about topics covered in the course. This will include engaging in a 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 (3) read and (4) listen for gist to more complex and/or more rapidly spoken German. The student will have gained a first awareness of (5) aspects of life and culture of the German speaking societies and (6) principles of intercultural communication. |
| Indicative Assessment | This course has continuous assessment to provide students with regular feedback on their learning progress. Proposed are: five tests (65%), two written assignments (10%), one written communication task (15%), one oral examination (10%). |
| Workload |
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 one hour for each contact hour) plus all scheduled assignments and tests. |
| 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 GERM1021. |
| Requisite Statement |
GERM1021 or equivalent language proficiency. |
| Prescribed Texts |
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. Accompanying audio, video and interactive CD's are available from short loan in the Chifley library. |
| Majors/Specialisations | German Language and Culture |
| Academic Contact | Dr Louise Jansen |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2012 website applies to the 2012 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2011 website.
