| Credit |
6 points |
| Availability |
Semester 1 |
| Old unit code |
070.101 |
| Outcomes |
Students (1) have a basic German vocabulary relating to everyday communication; (2) know a variety of learning strategies relevant in the areas of syntax, semantics and phonetics; (3) are able to use basic German grammatical structures correctly in simple oral and written communication; (4) are able to communicate in basic German in everyday situations, i.e. talking about self, meeting people, at home, shopping; (5) are familiar with basic sociolinguistic conventions in German; (6) have a basic knowledge of German culture and society; and (7) are able to read simple German texts relating to everyday situations. |
| Content |
This unit introduces students to German language and culture and consists of four hours of language classes per week. It provides students with the opportunity to practice both spoken and written language skills in everyday situations. The unit is based on a textbook. There is also a CD to help students with German phonetics. The progression of grammar topics is gradual and students are introduced to German culture and society through authentic texts and audiovisual materials. This unit leads to GRMN1102 German Beginners II. |
| Assessment |
Supplementary assessment is not available in this unit except in the case of a bachelor's pass degree student who has obtained a mark of 45 to 49 and is currently enrolled in this unit, and it is the only remaining unit that the student must pass in order to complete their course. |
| Unit Co-ordinator(s) |
Leith Passmore |
| Location |
UWA (Crawley) |
| Mode |
on-campus |
| Unit Rules |
| Prerequisites: This unit is designed for students who have no previous knowledge of German or only a slight knowledge of German. Students who have studied German to TEE level or its equivalent cannot be admitted and should consult the unit co-ordinator for information regarding the appropriate unit for enrolment. Students with some knowledge of the language should consult the Convenor of German. |
Contact hours—classes: 4 hrs per week for 13 weeks
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| Texts | Lists of texts are available from http://www.european.uwa.edu.au/for/students.
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- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of going to press but may be subject to change.
- Assistance with study skills, including English language skills, is available free of charge from Student Services for all enrolled students (see http://www.studentservices.uwa.edu.au/ss/learning). Student Services location: Second Floor, South Wing, Guild Village; telephone: 6488 2423.
- Books and other materials wherever listed may be subject to change. Book lists relating to 'Preliminary Reading', 'Recommended Reading' and 'Textbooks' are, in most cases, available at the University Co-operative Bookshop (from early January) and appropriate administrative offices for students to consult. For first-year units the Bookshop will endeavour to make available photocopies of book lists for individual units. Books marked with an asterisk (*) are available in paperback.
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