In this second introductory course students continue to develop basic listening and reading comprehension, as well as oral and written German communication skills, including culturally appropriate language use. The course continues to provide an introduction to basic German grammar and training in language learning strategies. Students are introduced to further aspects of life and culture of the German-speaking societies. They will also conduct a small independent research project expanding on some aspect(s) of the course content.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:- engage in simple communication of predictable content in spoken and written German about topics covered in the course, such as home and travel.
- read and listen for gist in more complex and/or more rapidly spoken German.
- facilitate and reflect on their learning, e. g. by applying language learning strategies and responding to feedback.
- demonstrate an understanding of further aspects of life and culture of the German speaking societies, including basic principles of culturally appropriate German language use.
- demonstrate development in some generic skills, e.g., critical thinking, written and oral communication, teamwork.
- conduct a small independent research project expanding on some aspect(s) of the course content.
Indicative Assessment
Four in-class tests, 50 min each (40%) [Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5]Two written assignments, 200 words each (10%) [Learning Outcomes 1,3,4,5]
One in-class oral examination, 10 min (10%) [Learning outcomes 1,3,4,5]
One research essay in English, 1000 words (15%) [5,6]
One final examination, 2 hrs (25%) [1,2,3,4,5]
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Workload
130 hours of total student learning time made up from:a) 48 hours of contact over 12 weeks: 4 hours of class per week, and
b) 82 hours of independent student learning.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
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- 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 |
|---|---|
| 2019 | $3360 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2019 | $5160 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7896 | 22 Jul 2019 | 29 Jul 2019 | 31 Aug 2019 | 25 Oct 2019 | In Person | N/A |
