GERM6503 German Studies Continuing I
| Offered By | School of Language Studies |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | German |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2012 and First Semester, 2013 |
| 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 a review and extension of basic German grammar and vocabulary, and training in and reflection on language learning strategies. The course focuses also on the analysis of literary and non literary texts - appropriate to the language level - about life and culture of the German-speaking societies. Furthermore, it engages students in learning opportunities in the area of intercultural communication. |
| Learning Outcomes | On successful completion, the student will have a repertoire of basic German which enables him/her to deal with everyday situations with predictable content. Furthermore, the student will be able to read easy short literary texts and relate them to German-speaking culture. He/she will also have an understanding of current affairs in the German-speaking societies. |
| 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. |
| Areas of Interest | European Languages |
| Prescribed Texts |
TBA |
| Academic Contact | Ms Katrin Matthews |
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.
