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:
- function adequately in predictable communication requirements of a German-speaking environment;
- read easy short literary and non-literary texts and relate them to German-speaking culture;
- demonstrate an understanding of current affairs in the German-speaking societies; and
- demonstrate development in some generic skills, e.g., critical thinking, written and oral communication, research, teamwork.
Indicative Assessment
- Two In-class tests (1 hour each) (45) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Writing assignments, (250 words each) (20) [LO 1,3,4]
- Oral examinations (10 minutes) (25) [LO 1,3,4]
- Participation (10) [LO 1,2,3,4]
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
130 hours of total student learning time made up from:
a) 48 hours of contact over 12 weeks, including online/self-directed and tutorial activities, and
b) 82 hours of independent student learning.
Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
TBA
Assumed Knowledge
To enrol in this course you must have successfully completed GERM1022 or have equivalent level of language proficiency as demonstrated by placement test.Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you 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). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found 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 |
