GER1102 German 1B

Contents

• Staffing
• Requisites
• Synopsis
• Objectives
• Topics
• Texts
• Reference materials
• Student workload
• Assessment details
• Important assessment information
• Assessment notes
• Production date
• PDF version

STAFFING

REQUISITES

SYNOPSIS

German is the language with the largest number of native speakers in the European Union. It is the native language of around 100 million people in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, and Liechtenstein, and is spoken as an important second language by people in international business, research, and the arts. German is also a major community language in Australia and German-speaking migrants have made major contributions to our cultural, scientific, and economic development. German has been of particular significance in South-East Queensland. Germany has the world's third largest national economy, is a leading export nation in the field of advanced high technology, and a major agent in global environmental and foreign aid related issues. Studying German as part of an Arts, Business, Engineering, Science, Education, or IT degree, to a credible level of language competence, can provide graduates with an important competitive edge when entering and advancing their careers in increasingly global employment markets. The sequence of courses to be completed for a German Language Major, Minor, or Elective is dependent upon students' existing language competence at entry to the program. New students with some previous knowledge of German will be given a placement test during Orientation Week to determine their most suitable starting point in the core language courses. German 1B is a beginners' level course and builds on the skills acquired in GER1101 German 1A. The course aims to equip students with the language skills required to cope well in typical communicative situations in a German-speaking environment. Emphasis in class is on the development of speaking and listening skills and the introduction of further structures. Students will also be guided to read and write more challenging texts.

OBJECTIVES

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

1. 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 (listening and speaking); (c) produce written texts relevant to the areas covered.
2. Application of appropriate socio-cultural knowledge and skills when reading, listening, and interacting in both formal and informal situations.
3. Knowledge of and correct application of the formal aspects of German studied, e.g. phonology (system of sounds), morphology (word formation), syntax (sentence structure), orthography (spelling), and grammatical structures.
4. Regular evaluation of and a willingness to improve personal German language skills and learning strategies, including the ability (a) to identify personal language learning strengths and weaknesses; (b) to take remedial action in areas which need improving; (c) to share learning tips with peers; (d) to seek help in a timely and appropriate manner; (e) to persist in learning and to aim for improvements even in the face of temporary challenges.

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).

Students continuing from GER1101 German 1A will have already purchased these materials in Semester 1.

Aufderstrasse, H. et al, Lagune 1, 3 Audio-CDs, Deutsch als Fremdsprache Niveaustufe A1 , Max Hueber Verlag, Deutschland.

Aufderstrasse, H. et al 2006, Lagune-Kursbuch 1 Deutsch als Fremdsprache Niveaustufe A1, Max Heuber Verlag, Deutschland.

Aufderstrasse, H. et al 2006, Lagune-Arbeitsbuch 1 Deutsch als Fremdsprache Niveaustufe A1, Max Heuber Verlag, Deutschland.

Aufderstrasse, H. et al 2006, Glossar XXL German-English Glossary, Deutsch als Fremdsprache Niveaustufe A1, Max Heuber Verlag, Deutschland.

Foertsch et al 2006, Collins German dictionary plus grammar, 4th edn, Harper Collins, Glasgow.
(or another bilingual dictionary from a reputable publisher, e.g. Langenscheidt, Oxford, Pons or Collins, which incorporates the German spelling reform.)

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, 1996, Das Grundstufenhoer programm Deutsch als Fremdsprache zu zweit und foer Selbstlernende, Klett, Stuttgart.

Fayndrich, C & Ulrike, T 2000, Klipp und klar: Uebungsgrammatik Grundstufe Deutsc, Klett, Stuttgart.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS

ASSESSMENT DETAILS

NOTES

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All due dates are preliminary, and will be confirmed when the teaching timetable is finalised. This assessment is aligned with all Objectives.

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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. For this course, normal class attendance consists of two 2 hour lectures and one 1 hour lecture per week.
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   To successfully complete an individual assessment item, a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks or a grade of at least C-. This statement must be read in conjunction with Statement 4 below.
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   If students submit assignments after the due date without extenuating circumstances and without prior approval, then a penalty of a maximum of 5% of the assigned mark may apply for each working day late, up to a maximum of 10 working days, at which time a mark of zero can be recorded for that assignment.
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   To be assured of receiving a passing grade, a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the aggregate of the weighted marks 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

ASSESSMENT NOTES

This version produced 27 May 2008.