Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor
Brangwen Stone
W6A 329
Please refer to the information in iLearn.
Ulrike Garde
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This is the first of three introductory German units intended for students with little or no previous knowledge of German. The book used in these units follows a communicative approach with additional audio and written material to be worked on at home. The unit includes material on general cultural aspects of life in Germany and provides a thorough grounding in the basic structures of the language. Four classes per week. Assessment is by online tests, assignments and examination.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Due |
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4 Tests | 20% | Weeks 2, 5, 8, 10 |
4 Assignments | 25% | Weeks 4, 6, 9, 11 |
Class Participation | 10% | Throughout semester |
Final Exam | 45% | TBA |
Due: Weeks 2, 5, 8, 10
Weighting: 20%
Tests must be completed in class (internal students) or within the timeframe outlined on iLearn (external students). As a general rule, make up tests will not be
granted without a valid and documented reason (e.g. medical certificate).
Due: Weeks 4, 6, 9, 11
Weighting: 25%
Assignments must be submitted on time. As a general rule, extensions will not be
granted without a valid and documented reason (e.g. medical certificate). Late submissions will be
penalized by 5% for each day (including weekends) the assignment task is late. No assignments will be
accepted after assignments have been corrected and feedback has been provided. Assignment tasks
handed in early will not be marked and returned before the due date.
Due: Throughout semester
Weighting: 10%
iLearn online activities, attendance, preparation for, and participation in class/ on-campus session.
Due: TBA
Weighting: 45%
Examination Period: Students enrolled in units that require them to sit for compulsory examinations
(to be held during business hours) during the official examination period must not arrange to go away
before the end of the exam period. Exams could be scheduled for Saturdays during that period. Do not
expect that alternative examination arrangements can be made for you. The only exceptions to this are:
a) members of the armed forces who must go away on duty;
b) students representing Australia or the University in a national or international sporting or
cultural event;
c) students proceeding to a period of study in a foreign country, associated with their Macquarie
program of study.
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Stream 1 | Stream 2 | Stream 3 |
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Seminar |
Tues 11-1 W6B 222 |
Tues 11-1 W6A 104 |
Tues 2-4 W6B 201 |
Practical |
Thurs 11-1 W6B 225 |
Thurs 11-1 W6B 201 |
Thurs 9-11 W6B 201 |
For current updates, lecture times and classrooms please consult the MQ Timetables website: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au.
Punctuality: Please arrive on time for classes. Arriving late is very disruptive. All classes start five minutes past the hour. If you should arrive late, it is your responsibility to find out what you have missed.
Attendance at all classes is part of the participation mark for on-campus students. Students absent due to illness or other valid reasons should notify the relevant staff member.
Preparation: Students are expected to prepare the course work to be covered in class in advance, as set out in programs or announced in class.
REQUIRED AND RECOMMENDED TEXTS AND/OR MATERIALS
Required texts:
Recommended texts:
UNIT WEBPAGE AND TECHNOLOGY USED AND REQUIRED
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This unit covers Kapitel 1-4 of the Kontakte textbook. Please find an up to date Semesterplan on iLearn.
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