Hobart, Launceston
Introduction
This is an introductory unit for students with little or no prior knowledge of German. While a key goal of this unit is the acquisition of communication skills in German, the unit centres on the study of the lives, interests and occupations of German-speakers from a variety of locations and backgrounds, so that students develop not only a firm grounding in the basics of the German language, but also a heightened sensitivity to the social contexts of communication, and an awareness of the socio-cultural fabric and heritage of the German-speaking world. Students acquire a basic vocabulary, learn to apply the structures and patterns of the language and to develop the ability to engage with and respond to spoken and written German through an engagement with a range of contemporary topics.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Introduction to German 1A |
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| Unit code | HEG101 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Humanities |
| Discipline | Global Cultures and Languages |
| Coordinator | Dr. Billy Badger |
| Teaching staff | |
| Level | Introductory |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Construct phrases and sentences, making use of the basic elements of the German language, particularly vocabulary and sentence structure.
- Respond appropriately to spoken and written German.
- Apply cross-cultural awareness in written and verbal communication.
Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
Co-requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
HEG100 AND HEG103 AND XBR114
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Four contact hours per week. |
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| Assessment | Task 1: Cheatsheet (10%) Task 2: Quiz 1 [written / aural / reading & oral components] (30%) Task 3: Quiz 2 [written / aural / reading & oral components] and cheatsheet resubmit (40%) Task 4: Powerpoint presentation (20%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Textbook will be provided free of charge. |
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