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
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to
- Communicate in German on most topics and current events.
- Analyse the language systematically and reflect on linguistic structures.
- Read short literary and non-literary texts and relate them to German-speaking culture.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of current affairs in the German-speaking societies.
- Apply generic skills, e.g. critical thinking, written and oral communication, researching a topic, and teamwork.
Indicative Assessment
This course has continuous assessment to provide students with regular feedback on their learning progress.
Two tests (15% each) 1 hour each, in class - Learning outcomes assessed: 1,2,3.
Three written assignments 250 words each, 1 in class, 2 not in class, (10% each) - Learning outcomes assessed: 1,4.
One oral presentation (15%) 15 minutes, in class - Learning outcomes assessed: 1,4,5.
One final examination (25%). 2.5 hours, in class - Learning outcomes assessed: 1,2,3,5.
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Workload
4 contact hours per week plus approximately 6 hours of regular work per week outside class.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Readings will be available on Wattle.
Assumed Knowledge
Students should have an assumed language proficiency equivalent to the successful completion of GERM2103.
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. Tuition fees are indexed annually. 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 |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $2604 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $3576 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1246 | 20 Jul 2015 | 07 Aug 2015 | 31 Aug 2015 | 30 Oct 2015 | In Person | N/A |