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INTS6000 – Reading Academic Texts in German I
2020 – Session 1, Weekday attendance, North Ryde
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General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Lecturer and Tutor
Dr Susanne Binder
Contact via email or phone (02 9850 6881)
Australian Hearing Hub, Level 2, north wing
by arrangement
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MRes
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
The aim of this reading course is to introduce students to the main principles of the German language in order to enable them to read academic texts in German. They will develop a basic vocabulary and insight into grammatical structures, practice language learning techniques, use relevant tools such as dictionaries (both general and specialist dictionaries) and computer-based translation programs. Students will acquire a reading strategy enabling them to unravel and translate more complex texts, thus preparing them with the tools to access scholarly work in their research discipline. |
Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Identify basic and more complex structures of German as they appear in academic writing.
- ULO2: Analyse the structures of written German to a degree sufficent to allow for translation into English with the help of specialist and non-specialist dictionaries.
- ULO3: Use print and online resources in aid of comprehension and translation of German academic texts.
- ULO4: Use print and online resources in aid of comprehension and translation of German academic texts.
- ULO5: Demonstrate a reading strategy for working with academic texts in German.
Assessment Tasks
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General Assessment Information
General Assessment Information
Criteria and standards of grading are explained with each of the assessment tasks. Assessment tasks must be submitted by the specified due date and will be returned online. For details, see the iLearn site. Extensions can only be granted in exceptional cases and require application in accordance with the Special Consideration Policy (see link below) before the assignment is due. - To complete the unit successfully, the student will need to submit all pieces of written work and to achieve an overall mark of 50% or above.
Late submission of assessment - Penalty
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, (a) a penalty for lateness will apply – two (2) marks out of 100 will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and (b) no assignment will be accepted more than seven (7) days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline. No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g. quizzes, online tests.
Delivery and Resources
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DELIVERY
Day class for on-campus students (Mondays 4-6 pm). This unit has an accompanying iLearn website where students have access to all the study materials and exercises.
Times and Locations for Lectures and Tutorials: for current updates, lecture times and classrooms please consult the the MQ Timetables website www.timetables.mq.edu.au
Required and recommended resources:
- required: access to a good size (!) German-English / English-German Dictionary such as Harper / Collins (PONS) Unabridged Dictionary: German - English, English - German or Oxford-Duden Unabridged Dictionary: German - English, English - German (note: further recommendations will be made in Week 1)
- required: unit materials available on the iLearn site and built week by week into a complete textbook by Week 12.
- recommended: Durrell / Kohl / Loftus / Kaiser, Essential German Grammar, 2nd edition, Routledge: 2015, ISBN 978-1-138-78581-6
TECHNOLOGY USED AND REQUIRED
Online Unit
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Technology
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.
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· For student quick guides on the use of iLearn go to: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/tools-and-resources/ilearn/ilearn-quick-guides-for-student
Unit Schedule
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| Texts | Grammar points for discussion | |
| Week 1 | Texts 1 and 2 | Introduction (1): cognates, spelling, pronunciation, haben & sein |
| Week 2 | Book titles, Dictionary entries | Introduction (2): singular / plural, gender, genitive constructions |
| Week 3 | Text 3 | Compound nouns, verbs (1), pronouns (1) |
| Week 4 | Text 3 | "Core sentence", adjectives, verbs (2) |
| Week 5 | Text 4 | Verbs (3): separable verbs, modal verbs, reflexive verbs |
| Week 6 | Text 4 | Word order (1), verbs (4): past participles |
| Week 7 | Text 5 | Verbs (5): the past tenses - Online Test 1 |
| Week 8 | Text 5 | Past participles in various functions, case system and word order, pronouns (2) |
| Week 9 | Text 6 | Subordinate clauses, conjunctions |
| Week 10 | Text 6 | Present participles, expanded noun phrase (1) |
| Week 11 | Text 7 | Expanded noun phrase (2), "da-compounds" |
| Week 12 | Text 7 | Passive voice |
| Week 13 | ------- | Online Test 2 |
A more detailed Unit Schedule with the due dates for Assignments is available on the iLearn site for this unit.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
Students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
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Student Code of Conduct
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Results
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Learning Skills
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to help you improve your marks and take control of your study.
The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
Student Services and Support
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