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 and engages students in the study of topical issues in contemporary German-speaking societies. Furthermore, it provides students with 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:
- Describe unpredictable situations in German.
- Explain the main points in an idea or problem with reasonable precision in German.
- Express thoughts in German on abstract or cultural topics represented in German-speaking literature or film.
- Read literary texts and relate them to German-speaking culture.
- Demonstrate an understanding of current affairs in the German-speaking societies, and to analyse and critique them.
- 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 2-hour in-class mid-semester test (15%) [Learning Outcomes addressed: 1, 2, 6].
- Three outside-class written assignments, each 300 words (each 15%) [Learning outcomes addressed: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6].
- One in-class oral presentation (15%) [Learning outcomes addressed: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6] (Presentations will be recorded for assessment and feedback).
- One 2.5-hour final examination (25%) [Learning outcomes addressed: 1, 2, 3, 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 (2011): "Anders gedacht: Text and Context in the German-Speaking World". Kursbuch und Arbeitsbuch. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.
Assumed Knowledge
Students should have an assumed language proficiency equivalent to the successful completion of the continuing level.
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
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.
First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1063 | 16 Feb 2015 | 06 Mar 2015 | 31 Mar 2015 | 29 May 2015 | In Person | N/A |
