Courses & Units

Introduction to German 1B 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 College of Arts, Law and Education
School of Humanities
Discipline Global Cultures and Languages
Coordinator Doctor Billy Badger
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Introductory

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 2 On-Campus International Domestic
Launceston Semester 2 On-Campus International Domestic
Online Semester 2 Off-Campus International Domestic

Key

On-campus
Off-Campus
International students
Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 22/7/2024 16/8/2024 9/9/2024 27/10/2024

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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

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
091503 $555.00 $555.00 not applicable $2,324.00

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Requisites

Prerequisites

HEG101 OR XBR114

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

On campus Hobart 

Weekly workshops (4 x 1 hour)

On campus Launceston 

Weekly workshops via zoom in a classroom (4 x 1 hour)

Off campus enrolment

Weekly online zoom workshop concurrent with on-campus class (4 x 1 hour)

AssessmentOnline Examination (50%)|Online Quizzes (50%)
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Textbooks

Required

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

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