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
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- describe unpredictable situations clearly,
- explain the main points in an idea or problem with reasonable precision, and
- express viewpoints and develop arguments without much conspicuous searching for words, using some complex sentence forms to do so.
- 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, and
- demonstrate an understanding of 20th century history of the German-speaking countries.
- demonstrate 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 1 hour in-class mid-semester test (15%) - Learning outcomes addressed: 2, 3, 6.
Three written assignments, each 300 words (each 15%, total of 45%) - Learning outcomes addressed: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
One 15 minute oral examination (15%) - Learning outcomes addressed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
One 2.5 hour final examination (25%) - Learning outcomes addressed: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.
Workload
3.5 contact hours per week plus approximately 6.5 hours of regular work per week outside class.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Motyl-Mudretzkyj, Irene and Michaela Späinghaus (latest edition): "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.
Assumed Knowledge
Students should have an assumed language proficiency equivalent to the successful completion of GERM2105.
Minors
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Students continuing in their current program of study will have their tuition fees indexed annually from the year in which you commenced your program. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-2003 | $1164 | |
| 2014 | $2478 | |
| 2013 | $2472 | |
| 2012 | $2472 | |
| 2011 | $2424 | |
| 2010 | $2358 | |
| 2009 | $2286 | |
| 2008 | $2286 | |
| 2007 | $2286 | |
| 2006 | $2286 | |
| 2005 | $2286 | |
| 2004 | $1926 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1994-2003 | $2574 |
| 2014 | $3246 |
| 2013 | $3240 |
| 2012 | $3240 |
| 2011 | $3240 |
| 2010 | $3240 |
| 2009 | $3240 |
| 2008 | $3240 |
| 2007 | $3132 |
| 2006 | $3132 |
| 2005 | $3132 |
| 2004 | $2916 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.
Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6363 | 21 Jul 2014 | 01 Aug 2014 | 31 Aug 2014 | 30 Oct 2014 | In Person | N/A |