GERM 3203 - German IIIA: Language

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2015

Building on the language work undertaken in German IIA and IIB, this course is aimed 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 German society and promote comparison and discussion.

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Course Details

Course Code	GERM 3203
Course	German IIIA: Language
Coordinating Unit	German Studies
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Prerequisites	GERM 2204 or equivalent
Assessment	Regular assessments, tests, end-of-semester test, conversation tutorial (participation, performance, oral exam or equivalent)

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Ms Judith Wilson

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course students will have:
1) a language proficiency in German corresponding to Level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
2) a greater knowledge and understanding of the structure and conventions governing the use of German and an ability to use them to communicate effectively in a broader range of situations and for a broader range of purposes.
3) a greater knowledge and understanding of aspects of German culture and society and the way they are represented
4) the ability to make effective use of the available resources for German and German Studies to answer questions and explore more complex issues relating to German language, society and culture
5) the ability to communicate information and ideas in the target language coherently and reasonably accurately
6) a greater awareness of cultural differenc/s and the ability to reflect on oneself and one's own culture from the point of view of another culture
7) the ability to work independently and cooperatively to explore issues relating to German language, society and culture in more depth
8) a solid foundation for further study and research in German language and culture and for travel, study or work in a German-speaking environment.

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.	1, 3
The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.	4
An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.	7
Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.	2, 5
A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.	8
An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.	6

Learning Resources

Required Resources

Hilpert et. al.: Schritte International 5 & Schritte International 6. Hueber Verlag
Gottstein-Schramm et. al. Schritte Übungsgrammatik Hueber Verlag

The Kursbuch (KB) and the Arbeitsbuch (AB) are in one volume with a CD with Hörtexte for the Arbeitsbuch and interactive exercises for extra practice. You will need KB/AB and Grammatik (G) for the language workshop, but you will not normally need the grammar book in tutorials. There are also online exercises on the Hueber website at:

You are strongly advised to purchase the CDs that go with the Kursbuch so you can get more practice. They are available from Hueber or amazon.de

Recommended Resources

Students should ensure that they have access to a good German dictionary. Check this site to see what is available:

Online Learning

Schritte International online materials are available at
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

The modes of teaching and learning employed in the course are largely classroom-based and face-to-face. The language workshops are designed to extend students’ reading and listening comprehension, their command of written and spoken German and their understanding of German grammar and its application. The tutorials are focussed more on listening and speaking.

Students are encouraged to take personal responsibility for their learning through:

1) independent personal study
2) independent e-learning
3) online use of other resources

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

In addition to the 3 contact hours, each week students are expected to devote time as below to their German studies:

Homework and test preparation 4
Vocab learning and oral and listening practice 3
Revision, reading and other independent work 2

If you want to be successful in improving your language skills then you need to take the time regularly to revise, practise, prepare, learn vocab etc. outside class time.

Learning Activities Summary

A detailed program will be provided in the Course Profile at the beginning of the semester.

Small Group Discovery Experience

Students will be given the opportunity to work independently and cooperatively to explore questions and issues that arise in the course and to embark on their own quest to discover more about aspects of contemporary Germany and the German language.

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Regular assessments and tests, conversation tutorial (participation, performance, oral exam or equivalent), end-of-semester test.

Assessment Related Requirements

Students are expected to attend all classes. In all cases, it is students’ responsibility to contact lecturers/coordinators about any absence and to ensure that they obtain any material handed out in classes missed. Please remember to check your Adelaide student email regularly for reminders and updates.

Students who require alternative arrangements for tests must notify staff at least 4 weeks in advance. Students who require an extension must notify staff before the due date and must provide evidence that they have legitimate medical or compassionate grounds for the request.

Assessment Detail

Detailed information will be provided in the Course Profile on MyUni.

Submission

Detailed information will be provided in the Course Profile on MyUni.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through .

Student Feedback

The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.

SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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