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GERMAN I B Beginners’ German
(GERM 1003)
Level:
One
Course Coordinator:
Judith Wilson
Points Value: 3
Quota:
None
Duration:
Semester Two
Prerequisites:
Restrictions:
Contact hours (per week):
Times:
German I A Beginners German (GERM 1002) or the
permission of the course coordinator
German Studies IS; except with the permission of German
Studies, SACE stage 2 German
4 hours of language workshops
Mon. 12.10-2 pm & Tues. 10.10 am-12 pm.
or Tues. 4.10-6pm. & Thurs. 4.10-6pm.
This second semester course is the sequel to German I A Beginners’ German. It is expected that each
student will spend at least eight hours of private study each week working with the course materials,
reviewing work done in class and preparing lessons. Aspects of German culture and literature will be a
component of language instruction throughout the semester. Successful completion of this course
with a Pass (50% or more) normally admits students to German Studies II A.
Prescribed text:
T. Terrell, B. Nikolai, E. Tschirner:, Kontakte 6 th edition (McGraw-Hill) (available in a shrinkwrap which
contains a course book and a workbook).
N.B. Students intending to proceed to higher years are strongly advised to buy Collins German
Dictionary. (Collins, latest edition )
ASSESSMENT
Assessment is continuous, with homeworks, vocab tests, a class test during the semester and a final
test at the end. Students' oral participation will also be assessed by an oral examination at the end of
the semester. Further details are provided in the Course Outline. If you are joining the course in
second semester, please make sure you obtain a Course Outline and read it carefully. It will also be
available on MyUni.
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