Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Susana Catalina Prat
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
GMN287
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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 unit is the second part of intermediate German. It is designed to further develop skills in reading, comprehension, speaking and writing. The unit is taught in blended mode with a strong online component. The unit covers fundamental areas of German grammar, working towards CEFR Level B2. Assessment is by online tests, assignments and examination.
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Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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4 Online Tests | 20% | No | see iLearn updates |
4 Assignments | 20% | No | see iLearn updates |
Class participation | 10% | No | ongoing |
Class Presentation/Project | 10% | No | t.b.c |
Final examination | 40% | No | Exam Period, t.b.c. |
Due: see iLearn updates
Weighting: 20%
Make-up tests will not only be arranged if disruption to studies is applied for via ask.mq.edu.au and granted.
Due: see iLearn updates
Weighting: 20%
Assignments are compulsory and must be handed in at the time specified. As a general rule, extensions will not be granted without a valid and documented reason (e.g. medical certificate). Late submissions will be penalised 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: ongoing
Weighting: 10%
Online tasks as set out in iLearn, preparation for and participation in classes.
Due: t.b.c
Weighting: 10%
Students have to do a presentation in German about a given topic.
Due: Exam Period, t.b.c.
Weighting: 40%
Examination Period: Students enrolled in units that require them to sit for compulsory examina¬tions (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 Satur¬days 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.
For class times and classrooms please consult the MQ Timetables website: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au.
Students are expected to prepare the course work to be covered in class in advance.
External students are expected to follow the classes via the recordings available via iLearn. Further, there will be one on-campus session. The exact date and venue will be announced in iLearn.
together with the audio-material for the course provided online via the iLearn online platform.
Please do not use earlier editions as the content has been modified in the latest edition.
If you have not studied grammar in much detail yet, the following text is recommended as an introduction:
A more comprehensive overview of German grammar can be found in the following German grammar, written in English:
A very comprehensive German grammar written in German for the language learner who is already familiar with grammatical terminology is:
In addition to explanations of German grammar, there are numerous exercises, which will be covered in the Advanced German units (GMN 310 & GMN 311).
Another very comprehensive grammar written in English for learners of German familiar with grammatical terminology is :
You will need to work with a German dictionary in this course. A smaller dictionary (e.g. Collins, Pons, Langenscheidt etc) will be sufficient for this unit, but for continued study of German you might want to buy a more comprehensive one.
A dictionary which is sufficiently comprehensive to take you through your complete program of German studies is:
We suggest that you start working with a monolingual dictionary as soon as possible. In a monolingual dictionary, an explanation of the German word is given in German. There is one such dictionary written with the intermediate and upper intermediate level learner of German in mind, which we recommend:
Login is via: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/
Is my unit in iLearn?: http://help.ilearn.mq.edu.au/unitsonline/ to check when your online unit will become available.
Students are required to have regular access to a computer and the internet. Mobile devices alone are not sufficient.
For students attending classes on campus we strongly encourage that you bring along your own laptop computer, ready to work with activities in your online unit. The preferred operating system is Windows 10.
Students are required to access the online unit in iLearn by the end of Week 1 and follow any relevant instructions and links for downloads that may be required. If applicable, students are required to download the relevant language package prior to Week 2.
Please contact your course convenor before the end of Week 1 if you do not have a suitable laptop (or tablet) for in-class use.
· For central technical support go to: http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/
· For student quick guides on the use of iLearn go to: http://mq.edu.au/iLearn/student_info/guides.htm
The unit aims at fostering language skills to level B1 and moving towards level B2 , described as follows in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR): Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html
Disruption to Studies Policy (in effect until Dec 4th, 2017): http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html
Special Consideration Policy (in effect from Dec 4th, 2017): https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
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