School of Literature, Languages and Linguistics · ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
This course continues with the development of listening and reading comprehension skills and of oral and written communication in German. This includes an extension of basic German grammar and vocabulary, and training in and reflection on language learning strategies. The course also focuses on the analysis of short literary and non literary texts - appropriate to the language level - about life and culture in German-speaking societies, and towards the end of the course, students will conduct a small video-based research project. Furthermore, it engages students in learning opportunities in the area of intercultural communication.
Two In-class tests: listening and reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary (1 hour each)
Learning outcomes 2, 3, 4
2 written assignments, (250 words each)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 4, 5
Oral examination evaluated on language and content (10 minutes)
Learning outcomes 1, 4, 5
Final video project evaluated on language, content, and presentation
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Preparation and active participation in class)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
130 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 48 hours of contact over 12 weeks, including online/self-directed and tutorial activities, and b) 82 hours of independent student learning.
These will be communicated via the course Wattle site