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Introduction to German 1B unit (HEG102)

Introduction

This is the continuation of HEG101 German 1A. It is an intensive beginners' unit, which in conjunction with HEG101 aims to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to the main structures of the German language. During the four contact hours of this course the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) are taught employing a communicative method. The course is suitable for students who have completed HEG101 or who demonstrate equivalent competency.

Summary

Unit name Introduction to German 1B
Unit code HEG102
Credit points 12.5
College/School Arts and Society
Humanities and Social Sciences
Discipline Languages
Coordinator Doctor Billy Badger
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Introductory

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Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate knowledge of German vocabulary and grammatical structures through recall
  • Interpret meaning of basic written texts
  • Respond to spoken German at an introductory level
  • Use a repertoire of known of grammatical structures and rules to solve active communication problems
  • Use basic knowledge and communication strategies (expression, structure, and fluency) to create short oral and written sentences

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

HEG101 OR XBR114

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

On campus Hobart 

Weekly workshops (3 x 1 hour)

Asynchronous mini-lecture (1 /week)

On campus Launceston 

Weekly workshops via zoom in a classroom (3 x 1 hour)

Asynchronous mini-lecture (1 /week)

Off campus enrolment

Weekly online zoom workshop concurrent with on-campus class (3 x 1 hour)

Asynchronous mini-lecture (1 /week)

AssessmentOnline Examination (50%)|Online Quizzes (50%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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