GER 1001 Introductory German A

STAFFING:

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 introduces basic communicating skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in German. It is intended for students with little or no competence in German or for students who completed Year 12 German more than 5 years ago.

OBJECTIVES:

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

• Understanding and competence in communicating verbally and in writing for the purposes and in the situations covered: - meeting people from different cultural backgrounds - making and responding to invitations to share a drink or a meal - buying/selling and negotiating prices for (second-hand) goods - discussing time, daily schedules and arranging meetings and outings - buying/selling groceries in markets, small shops and supermarkets - discussing international foods and food preferences - eating out/serving at venues from snack-bars to formal restaurants
• Appropriate socio-cultural skills when interacting in both formal and informal situations.
• Knowledge of and competence in the formal aspects of German studied, eg phonology (system of sounds), morphology (word forms) and syntax (sentence structure)

TOPICS:

TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed:

ALL textbooks and materials are available for purchase from USQ BOOKSHOP (unless otherwise stated). Orders may be placed via secure internet, free fax 1800642453, phone 07 46312742 (within Australia), or mail. Overseas students should fax +61 7 46311743, or phone +61 7 46312742. For costs, further details, and internet ordering, use the 'Textbook Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au click 'Semester', then enter your 'Course Code' (no spaces).

Berliner Platz 1, Glossar Deutsch-Englisch

Berliner Platz 1, 2 Audio CDs zum Lehrbuchteil 1

Berliner Platz 1, 1 Audio CD zum Arbeitsbuchteil 1

Materials to be purchased are used for GER1001-Introductory German A and for GER2002-Introductory German B.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

1996, Stereo: Das Grundstufenhorprogramm Deutsch als Fremdsprache zu zweit und fuer Selbstlernende, Klett, Stuttgart

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

NOTES:

1.

Homework/Class work is assessed on evidence of completed homework and contributions in class.

2.

Assignment 1: Present Roleplay

3.

Grammar & Essay

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   Any makeup/outstanding assessment must be completed by a date set by the examiner.
8. 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/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm or in the current USQ Handbook.

ASSESSMENT NOTES