GER 1010 German 1A

GER	1010	11000	1, 2002	ONC	German 1A	1.00	TWMBA
Subject	Cat-Nbr	Class	Term	Mode	Description	Units	Campus

Academic Group:	FOART
Academic Org:	FOA003
HECS Band:	1
ASCED Code:	091503

Staffing
Synopsis
Objectives
Topics
Student Workload
Assessment Details
Other Requirements
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STAFFING:

Examiner: Rod Wilson
Moderator: Brian Ridge

SYNOPSIS:

United Germany is a major economic, political and cultural force in the world, in particular in the European Union. German is widely used in central Europe as a means of communication, especially in business and trade, between partners who have no other language in common. German has contributed key terminology to fields such as music, science and engineering. German is also a major Australian community language with special historical significance to south- eastern Queensland. This course will extend students' communicative competence in German by involving them in learning activities based around various text types, spoken, written and visual, dealing with topics of cultural, historical and literary interest. Where appropriate, texts relevant to students' other major area of study interest can be used to supplement and complement their learning in German. Basic linguistic concepts (phonology) will also be introduced.

OBJECTIVES:

On successful completion of this course students will have:

enhanced ability to comprehend texts and to communicate in speech and in writing on the range of topics covered in the course.

enhanced socio-cultural, historical and literary knowledge of German-speaking countries;

knowledge of basic German phonology;

familiarity with German technical terms relevant to their (other) major discipline.

TOPICS:

Description	Weighting (%)
1. To be advised.	0.00

TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed:

Books can be ordered by fax or telephone. For costs and further details use the 'Book Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au by entering the author or title of the text.

Edition Deutsch 1995

Vorderw lbecke, Anne und Klaus STUFEN International 2 Lehr- und Arbeitsbuch, Klett.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

To be advised.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

ACTIVITY	HOURS
Assessment	4
Laboratory or Practical Classes	56
Lectures	5
Private Study	100

ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

Description	Marks Out of	Wtg(%)	Required	Due Date
ASSIGNMENT 1	999.00	16.00	Y	04 Mar 2002	(see note 1)
WRITTEN TEST 1 HOUR	999.00	16.00	Y	04 Mar 2002	(see note 2)
ASSIGNMENT 2	999.00	16.00	Y	04 Mar 2002	(see note 3)
LISTENING TEST 45 MINS	999.00	16.00	Y	04 Mar 2002	(see note 4)
WRITTEN TEST 2 2HRS	999.00	20.00	Y	04 Mar 2002	(see note 5)
ORAL TEST 15 MINS	999.00	16.00	Y	04 Mar 2002	(see note 6)

NOTES:

1.: Further details about the due dates are detailed in the assessment section of the Course Specifications.
2.: Further details about the due dates are detailed in the assessment section of the Course Specifications.
3.: Further details about the due dates are detailed in the assessment section of the Course Specifications.
4.: Further details about the due dates are detailed in the assessment section of the Course Specifications.
5.: Further details about the due dates are detailed in the assessment section of the Course Specifications.
6.: Further details about the due dates are detailed in the assessment section of the Course Specifications.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

All assessment items must be submitted/undertaken. Passing grades will be awarded at percentiles of: HD - 90 plus, A = 80- 89, B = 65-79, C = 50-64.
Penalties for late submission of assignments: 10% per working day of the value of the marks on the particular assignment for the first five working days late, after which a grade of zero will be awarded. Beyond this the assignment will not be accepted.
Attendance and participation are important factors in the development of aural and oral skills.