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GERMAN STUDIES II B: LANGUAGE & SOCIETY (GERM
2204)
Level:
Course Coordinator:
Points Value: 3
Quota:
Duration:
Two
Judith Wilson
None
Semester Two
Prerequisites: Normally a Pass in German Studies IIA, (GERM 2203)
or its equivalent
Restrictions:
Contact hours (per week):
German Studies IIS; no part of this course may be counted
toward other courses in German Studies
Language Workshop – 1x2hrs.
Tutorial -1x1hr.
Building on German IIA, this course aims to further develop students' proficiency in the four language
skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing - through a combination of readings and reproductive
and creative exercises. It also aims to enhance students' intercultural understanding through the use
of authentic texts that focus on aspects of contemporary society in German-speaking countries and
promote comparison and discussion.
Lecture and Tutorial Schedule
1. Language classes
All students will attend a two-hour language workshop each week throughout the semester, Friday
11.10-1. The language workshop is designed to extend students’ command of the four basic language
skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will also develop the appropriate background
knowledge of cultural contexts necessary for cultural competence in communication. The course
organization, content and assessment are all designed to provide a solid grounding in all these areas.
2. Tutorials
Tutorials are given each week in small groups to encourage students to practise speaking German and
to increase their active command of the language. An assessment of each student’s oral participation
and other tutorial work will count towards the final result. The tutorials are on Friday 2.10-3 and
Friday 3.10-4.
Prescribed texts:
Hilpert, Silke et.al. Schritte International 5 (Hueber)
Gottstein-Schramm, Barbara, Schritte Übungsgrammatik (Hueber)
ASSESSMENT
Assessment is continuous, with regular homeworks and vocabulary 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 will be provided in the Course Outline handed
out at the beginning of the semester. Please make sure you get one and read it carefully. It will also be
available on MyUni.
Students are expected to achieve a reasonable balance in all areas of the course.
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