Key facts
UNE unit code: GRMN210
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Unit information
This unit will build reading skills and enhance the vocabulary of intermediate German language students.
New lexical items encountered in the context of graduated texts will be reinforced by a series of exercises after each set text. These will enhance your comprehension and explicitly teach you strategies for approaching unfamiliar texts. You will also work together to construct a German/English glossary of key vocabulary items throughout the trimester. You will continue to build on your knowledge of contemporary German culture as you read and analyse a range of current texts.
Enhance your understanding of German culture and further develop your language skills in this unit.
Intensive schools
There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
Enrolment rules
Notes
First language (German) speakers may not enrol in German language units except when required for (school) teaching accreditation in Australian states and territories.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- read and understand intermediate level texts in German;
- apply reading and comprehension strategies to decode more difficult texts; and
- demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of contemporary German culture.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Online Assessment | Yes | 50% | All offerings | 5 online quizzes (each worth 10%). Covering vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension. No. Words: 2000 (equivalent) |
Portfolio | Yes | 50% | All offerings | A collection of learner-centred, personally relevant tasks and activities that foster receptive and/or productive language skills. No. Words: 2000 (equivalent) |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Bergkristall
ISBN: 9783195116732
Stifter, A., Hueber 2010
Text refers to: All offerings
Sicher ist nur eins: Carsten Tsara blickt nicht durch
ISBN: 9783190016693
Spechet, F., Hueber 2002
Text refers to: All offerings
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