| Credit |
6 points |
| Availability |
Semester 2 |
| Old unit code |
070.308 |
| Outcomes |
Students gain an increased level of competency in all four macroskills—listening to as well as speaking German, and reading and writing German corresponding to level C1 of the Joint European Framework (Gemeinsamer Europäischer Referenzrahmen). In addition, students develop an increased awareness of intercultural understandings, language learning and communication strategies. |
| Content |
This unit is designed for students who have completed GRMN2207 German Advanced III. Through lectures and seminar style classes, and study as well as discussion of selected texts, students are introduced to central issues in German literature and society from the romantic period until the early twentieth century and develop an appreciation for the intricacies of the German language used in older texts. The lecture is accompanied by two seminars. The cultural studies seminar focuses on further reading, understanding and discussion of German history, literature and culture. The language seminar focuses on academic reading and essay writing skills as well as advanced communication skills in German.
In addition to the compulsory weekly contact hours, conversation classes (by native and near-native speakers) are also offered to students as a unique opportunity for extra practice. |
| 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) |
Dr Alexandra Ludewig |
| Location |
UWA (Crawley) |
| Mode |
on-campus |
| Unit Rules |
| Prerequisites: GRMN2207 German Advanced III or its equivalent, with the consent of the Convenor of German |
Contact hours—lectures: 1 hr per week; cultural studies seminars: 1 hr per week; language seminars: 1 hr per week (for 13 weeks)
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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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