This course focuses on the development of listening and reading comprehension skills and on the development of oral and written communication. This includes expanding students’ knowledge of German grammar and vocabulary as well as practising and reflecting on language learning strategies. The language level of this course relates to level B1 of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

The course focuses also on life and culture of the German-speaking societies and explores topics such as education, environment and migration. The cultural component includes the analysis of literary and non literary texts.

Furthermore, the course engages students in learning opportunities that foster intercultural awareness, for example, by sensitising students in interrelating Australian culture and the cultures of the German-speaking countries.

1. On successful completion, students will linguistically have enough language to communicate with sufficient vocabulary on most topics. They will be able to perform and respond to a wide range of language functions, using their most common exponents in a neutral register.
2. Students will be able to analyse the language systematically and to reflect on linguistic structures.
3. Students will be able to read and analyse literary and non literary texts at the B1 language level and relate them to German-speaking cultures.
4. Students will be able to conduct a small research project on a topic related to the German language and culture and to write a report on their project.
5. Students will also have an understanding of current affairs in the German-speaking societies such as education, environment and migration.

• 3 written assignments (each 10%)
  All written assignments will be marked on language and content.
  Learning outcomes assessed: 1, 5
• 2 tests (each 10%):
  listening and reading comprehension,
  grammar and vocabulary
  Learning outcomes assessed: 1, 2, 3
• One research project related to the German language and culture (15%)
  Learning outcomes assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
• One oral presentation (15%)
  Learning outcomes assessed: 1, 5
• Final examination (20%):
  listening and reading comprehension,
  grammar and vocabulary, and written communication
  Learning outcomes assessed: 1, 2, 3, 5

Graduate students may attend joint lectures with undergraduates but can expect more rigorous assessment and additional assignment work tailored to their interests such as a research project on German language and culture.

4 contact hours per week plus approximately 6 hours of regular work per week outside class.

Students should have an assumed language proficiency equivalent to the successful completion of GERM6503.

German Studies Continuing I GERM6503 or equivalent, as demonstrated by a placement test. 

TBA