GERM 3203 - German IIIA: Language

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2018

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: Dr Simon Walsh

Dr. Stefan Hajduk

Course Timetable

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

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course students will have:
1) a language proficiency in German corresponding to Level B1/B2 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 good 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)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1, 2, 3
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	3, 7
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	2, 7
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	1-8
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	6
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	6, 7

Learning Resources

Required Resources

Koithan, Ute et. al., Aspekte neu B2 (Langenscheidt)
You need to have 1) Lehrbuch mit DVD 2) Arbeitsbuch mit Audio-CD

We will start work with this text and associated materials straight away so it is important that you purchase it before the beginning of the semester. You will be using it in both German IIIA & German IIIB Language.

Recommended Resources

Students should ensure that they have access to a good German dictionary. Check this site to see what is available:
http://www.germanprofessor.org/dictionaries/

Online Learning

Aspekte online materails are avaialble at:
http://xportal.klett-sprachen.de/aspekte2/

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.

3 contact hours	36 hours per semester
4 hours homework & test preparation	48 hours per semester
3 hours vocab learning & oral & listening practice	36 hours per semester
3 hours revision, reading & other independent work	36 hours per semester
Total	156 hours per semester

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 Outline students receive 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

Assessment Task	Task Type	Weighting	Course Learning Outcome/s
Homework	Formative & Summative	15%	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Class Test	Formative & Summative	20%	1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8
Semester Test	Summative	40%	1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8
Tutorial - Participation & Performance	Fromative & Summative	10%	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Oral & Written Presentations	Summative	10%	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Vocab Tests	Formative & Summative	5%	1, 2, 5, 8

Submission

Detailed information will be provided in the Course Outline students receive at the beginning of the semester.

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 Access Adelaide.

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.

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