GER 2002 Introductory German B
| Subject | Cat-Nbr | Class | Term | Mode | Description | Units | Campus |
| GER | 2002 | 25082 | 2, 2003 | ONC | Introductory German B | 1.00 | TWMBA |
| Academic Group: | FOART |
| Academic Org: | FOA003 |
| HECS Band: | 1 |
| ASCED Code: | 091503 |
Contents
STAFFING:
Examiner: Gabriela Pohl
Moderator: Rod Wilson
PRE-REQUISITES:
Pre-requisite: GER1001
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 also contributed key terminology to fields such as music, science and engineering. This course extends the basic communicating skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in German acquired in Introductory German A. It is intended for students with little or no previous learning in German or for students who completed Year 12 German more than 5 years ago. Basic terminology in other disciplines will be introduced as appropriate.
OBJECTIVES:
On successful completion of this course students will be able to demonstrate:
competence in communicating verbally and in writing for the purposes and in the situations covered. This involves the ability to: a) comprehend spoken and written German (listening and reading), b) interact in a range of everyday communication situations (speaking), c) produce written texts relevant to the areas covered (writing);
appropriate socio-cultural skills and knowledge connected with 1;
knowledge of and competence in the formal aspects of German studied, eg phonology (system of sounds), morphology (word forms) and syntax (sentence structure);
TOPICS:
| Description | Weighting (%) |
1. Oral Communication (Speaking & Listening)
| 40.00 |
2. Aural Comprehension (Listening only)
| 10.00 |
3. Written communication (Reading & Writing)
| 50.00 |
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.
Berliner Platz 1, 2 Audio CDs zum Lehrbuchteil 1
Berliner Platz 1, Glossar Deutsch-English
Berliner Platz 1, 1 Audio CD zum Arbeitsbuchteil 1
PLEASE NOTE: Students who completed GER1001 - Introductory German A - already have all of thse materials.
Foertsch, D. et al 1999, Collins German Dictionary Plus Grammar, 2nd edition, Collins, Glasgow.
Lemcke, Christiane (et al) 2002, Berliner Platz 1, Lehr-u. Arbeitsbuch, Langenscheidt KG, Berlin & Munchen.
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.
Stereo: Das Grundstufenhoerprogramm Deutsch als Fremdsprache zu zweit und fuer Selbstlernende, (1996), Klett, Stuttgart
Zorach, Cecile & Melin, C. English Grammar for Students of German, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:
| ACTIVITY | HOURS |
| Assessment | 5 |
| Laboratory or Practical Classes | 60 |
| Private Study | 100 |
ASSESSMENT DETAILS:
| Description | Marks Out of | Wtg(%) | Required | Due Date |
| ASSIGNMENT | 150.00 | 15.00 | Y | 07 Aug 2003 | (see note ) |
| TEST 1 - SHORT TEST (50 MINS) | 100.00 | 10.00 | Y | 19 Aug 2003 | |
| TEST 2 - WRITTEN (90 MINS) | 150.00 | 15.00 | Y | 02 Sep 2003 | |
| TEST 3 - ORAL TEST | 100.00 | 10.00 | Y | 16 Sep 2003 | |
| TEST 4 - WRITTEN (110 MIN) | 200.00 | 20.00 | Y | 16 Oct 2003 | |
| TEST 5 - LISTENING | 100.00 | 10.00 | Y | 28 Oct 2003 | |
| TEST 6 - ORAL TEST | 150.00 | 15.00 | Y | 29 Oct 2003 | |
| HOMEWORK / CLASSWORK | 50.00 | 5.00 | Y | 31 Oct 2003 | |
NOTES:
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- This assignment is two parts: Part 1 is due on 7 August and Part 2 on 20 August.
IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
- Attendance requirements:
In order to achieve course objectives, attendance at and participation in all learning activities are strongly advised. These are important factors in the development of oral and aural skills and as such will be monitored regularly and cumulatively. Students absent from classes are responsible for obtaining and completing all work and homework covered during their absence and for informing themselves of announcements regarding course-related activities and administrative matters.
- Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
To complete each of the assessment items satisfactorily, students must obtain at least 50% of the marks available for each assessment item.
- Penalties for late submission of required work:
If students submit assignments after the due date without prior approval, then a penalty of 10% of the total marks available for the assignment will apply for each of the first FIVE working days late, after which a zero mark will be given.
- Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
To be assured of a passing grade, students must demonstrate, via the summative assessment items, that they have achieved the required minimum standards in relation to the objectives of the course by obtaining at least 50% of the total weighted marks for all summative assessment, and at least 50% of the marks for each of the final Listening, Oral and Written Tests.
- Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the weighted aggregate of the marks (or grades) obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
- Examination information:
Assessment in this course is continuous as outlined under Assessment Details above. No additional examination will be held during the official examination period.
- Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
Any makeup/outstanding assessment must be completed by a date set by the examiner.
- University Regulations:
Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6 Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/SECARIAT/calendar/Part5/ or in the printed version of the current USQ Handbook.
ASSESSMENT NOTES
| 9. | (a) The due date for an assignment is the date by which a student must lodge the assignment at the USQ. (b) Students must retain a copy of each item submitted for assessment. This must be produced within five days if required by the Examiner. (c) In accordance with University's Assignment Extension Policy (Regulation 5.6.1), the examiner of a course may grant an extension of the due date of an assignment in extenuating circumstances such as documented ill-health. (d) Students who have undertaken all of the required assessments in the course but who have failed to meet some of the specified objectives of the course within the normally prescribed time may be awarded the temporary grade: IM Incomplete-Makeup). An IM grade will only be awarded when, in the opinion of the examiner, a student will be able to achieve the remaining objectives of the course after a period of non-directed personal study. (e) Students who, for medical, family/personal, or employment-related reasons, are unable to complete an assignment or sit for an examination at the scheduled time, may apply to defer an assessment in the course. Such a request must be accompanied by appropriate supporting documentation. One of the following temporary grades may be awarded: IDS (Incomplete - Deferred Examination; IDM (Incomplete Deferred Make-up); IDB (Incomplete - Both Deferred Examination and Deferred Make-up). |
