GER 2021 German 2A

SubjectCat-NbrClassTermModeDescriptionUnitsCampus
GER2021110011, 2002ONCGerman 2A1.00TWMBA
Academic Group:FOART
Academic Org:FOA003
HECS Band:1
ASCED Code:091503

Contents


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 further 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 areas of study interest can be used to supplement and complement their learning in German. Students will be encouraged to begin specialising in an area of linguistic or literary/cultural interest and to explore possibilities of later professional application of their German learning.


OBJECTIVES:


On successful completion of this course students will be able to demonstrate:

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

  • knowledge of contemporary issues and culture in the German- speaking countries.

  • ability to manipulate linguistic elements to create effective texts of various types.



    • TOPICS:


    DescriptionWeighting (%)
    1. Contemporary issues in German-speaking countries
    		 0.00
    2. Advanced aspects of German grammar
    		 0.00
    3. Further topics 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.

    Einblicke - Ein deutscher Sprachkurs - Begleithefte 1 - 6, Goethe- Institut Inter Nationes - 1998.

    Einblicke - Ein deutscher Sprachkurs - H rkassetten, Goethe-Institut Inter Nationes.

    Terrell, P., and others, 1991 Collins German-English, English-German Dictionary, Unabridged second edition, Harper Collins. (continuing students should alread.




    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:

    ACTIVITYHOURS
    Assessment4
    Laboratory or Practical Classes56
    Lectures5
    Private Study100


    ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

    DescriptionMarks Out ofWtg(%)RequiredDue Date
    ASSIGNMENT 1999.0016.00Y04 Mar 2002 (see note 1)
    WRITTEN TEST (1 HOUR)999.0016.00Y04 Mar 2002 (see note 2)
    ASSIGNMENT 2999.0016.00Y04 Mar 2002 (see note 3)
    ORAL PRESENTATION (10 MINS)999.008.00Y04 Mar 2002 (see note 4)
    LISTENING TEST (35 MINS)999.008.00Y04 Mar 2002 (see note 5)
    WRITTEN TEST 2 (2 HRS)999.0020.00Y04 Mar 2002 (see note 6)
    ORAL TEST (15 MINS)999.0016.00Y04 Mar 2002 (see note 7)
    NOTES:
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    Further details about the due dates are detailed in the assessment section of the Course Specifications.
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    Further details about the due dates are detailed in the assessment section of the Course Specifications.

    OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

    1. 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.
    2. 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, after which a grade of zero will be awarded.
    3. Participation in class learning activities is an important factor in the development of oral and aural skills.