GER 2021 German 2A
| Subject | Cat-Nbr | Class | Term | Mode | Description | Units | Campus |
| GER | 2021 | 20999 | 1, 2003 | ONC | German 2A | 1.00 | TWMBA |
| 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:
| Description | Weighting (%) |
1. Oral Communication
| 30.00 |
2. Listening
| 10.00 |
3. Reading and Writing
| 60.00 |
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 - Hoerkassetten, Goethe-Institut Inter Nationes, 1998, Munich.
Terrell, P., and others 1999, Collins German-English, English-German Dictionary, 2nd edition, Harper Collins (Unabridged), Glasgow.
(Continuing students should already have this dictionary)
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.
Einblicke - Lernprogramm Deutsch (9 CD-ROMs), Goethe-Institut and dkf multimedia, 1999, Munich
Fayndrich, C. & Ulrike, T. 2000, Klipp und klar: Uebungsgrammatik Grundstufe Deutsch, Klett, Stuttgart.
Kempcke, G. 2000, Worterbuch Deutsch als Fremdsprache, W. de Gruyter, Berlin.
Luscher, R. 1994, Deutschland nach der Wende: Daten, Texte, Aufgaben fuer Deutsch als Fremdsprache, Verlag fuer Deutsch, Ismaning.
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 | 100.00 | 10.00 | Y | 27 Mar 2003 | |
| TEST 1 (WRITTEN) - 1 HOUR | 150.00 | 15.00 | Y | 17 Apr 2003 | |
| ASSIGNMENT 2 | 100.00 | 10.00 | Y | 22 May 2003 | |
| TEST 2 (WRITTEN) - 2 HRS | 250.00 | 25.00 | Y | 12 Jun 2003 | |
| TEST 4 (LISTENING) - 35 MINS | 100.00 | 10.00 | Y | 24 Jun 2003 | |
| TEST 3 (ORAL) - 15 MINS | 150.00 | 15.00 | Y | 24 Jun 2003 | |
| ORAL PRESENTATION (10 MINS) | 150.00 | 15.00 | Y | 26 Jun 2003 | |
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, after which a grade of zero will be awarded.
- Participation in class learning activities is an important factor in the development of oral and aural skills.
