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GRMN2220 – C German Studies 6
2024 – Session 2, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor
Tessa Revink
Contact via Email
25WW C312
By appointment
Tutor
Sabina Zulovic
Contact via Email
By appointment
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
GRMN2210
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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 aims to enable students to become independent users of the German language. It provides activities for developing advanced German reading, comprehension, writing and speaking skills and provides students with an opportunity to study German culture extensively. The goal is to develop students' language skills towards C1 level in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL). |
Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Develop comprehensive advanced level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the German language.
- ULO2: Identify, describe and evaluate a broad range of aspects of German-speaking cultures and societies.
- ULO3: Identify, evaluate and deploy a broad range of grammatical structures of German at advanced level.
- ULO4: Create meaningful intercultural encounters by applying relevant language conventions.
- ULO5: Demonstrate a refined awareness of language and language use, in both German and in English.
General Assessment Information
Indicative examples of assessment tasks will be available on iLearn.
Late Assessment Penalty
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a mark of ‘0’ (zero) will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical issue. This late penalty will apply to written reports and recordings only. Late submission of time sensitive tasks (such as tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, scheduled practical assessments/labs will be addressed by the unit convenor in a Special consideration application.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participation | 10% | No | ongoing until 01/11/2024; 11:55 pm |
| Online Tests | 30% | No | 18/08/2024; 08/09/2024; 20/10/2024; (each due 11:55 pm) |
| Assignments | 20% | No | 11/08/2024; 01/09/2024; (each due 11:55 pm) |
| Reflective Task | 5% | No | 15/09/2024; 11:55 pm |
| Final Online Test | 35% | No | 03/11/2024; 11:55 pm |
Participation
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 8 hours
Due: ongoing until 01/11/2024; 11:55 pm
Weighting: 10%
Students demonstrate active engagement with weekly content.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify, describe and evaluate a broad range of aspects of German-speaking cultures and societies.
- Create meaningful intercultural encounters by applying relevant language conventions.
- Demonstrate a refined awareness of language and language use, in both German and in English.
Online Tests
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 2 hours
Due: 18/08/2024; 08/09/2024; 20/10/2024; (each due 11:55 pm)
Weighting: 30%
Students complete various short tests of mixed question types.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Develop comprehensive advanced level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the German language.
- Identify, evaluate and deploy a broad range of grammatical structures of German at advanced level.
- Demonstrate a refined awareness of language and language use, in both German and in English.
Assignments
Assessment Type 1: Reflective Writing
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: 11/08/2024; 01/09/2024; (each due 11:55 pm)
Weighting: 20%
Students complete a series of mixed tasks including short essay-style writing tasks in German.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Develop comprehensive advanced level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the German language.
- Identify, describe and evaluate a broad range of aspects of German-speaking cultures and societies.
- Identify, evaluate and deploy a broad range of grammatical structures of German at advanced level.
- Create meaningful intercultural encounters by applying relevant language conventions.
- Demonstrate a refined awareness of language and language use, in both German and in English.
Reflective Task
Assessment Type 1: Project
Indicative Time on Task 2: 4 hours
Due: 15/09/2024; 11:55 pm
Weighting: 5%
This task contributes to students becoming work ready and developing intercultural skills, demonstrating capacity to communicate abilities, their personal goals for their career and their learning experiences in the target language.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify, evaluate and deploy a broad range of grammatical structures of German at advanced level.
- Create meaningful intercultural encounters by applying relevant language conventions.
- Demonstrate a refined awareness of language and language use, in both German and in English.
Final Online Test
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 2 hours
Due: 03/11/2024; 11:55 pm
Weighting: 35%
The final test is based on revision of the unit content. Students complete a series of different tasks in writing, including short essay-style writing in German.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Develop comprehensive advanced level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the German language.
- Identify, describe and evaluate a broad range of aspects of German-speaking cultures and societies.
- Identify, evaluate and deploy a broad range of grammatical structures of German at advanced level.
- Demonstrate a refined awareness of language and language use, in both German and in English.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
TIMETABLE
For current updates, lecture times and classrooms please consult the MQ Timetables website: https://timetables.mq.edu.au/2023/.
REQUIRED TEXTS AND/OR MATERIALS
Ute Koithan et al, Aspekte neu C1. Mittelstufe Deutsch,Lehrbuch mit DVD, Klett Verlag 2018/19, ISBN 978-3-12-605034-0
Ute Koithan et al, Aspekte neu C1. Mittelstufe Deutsch,Arbeitsbuch mit Audio-CD, Klett Verlag 2018/19, ISBN 978-3-12-605036-4
Available as print and digital (Printausgabe, Digitalausgabe).
TECHNOLOGY USED AND REQUIRED
Online Unit
Login is via: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/
Is my unit in iLearn?: https://unitguides.mq.edu.au/ilearn_unit_status/ to check when your online unit will become available.
Technology
Students are required to have regular access to a computer and the internet. Mobile devices alone are not sufficient.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 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. Students are required to access the online unit in iLearn by the end of Week 1.
- For central technical support go to: http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). 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
- Assessment Procedure
- Complaints Resolution Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct
Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) 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 connect.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
Academic Integrity
At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.
Student Support
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
The Writing Centre
The Writing Centre provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.
- Workshops
- Chat with a WriteWISE peer writing leader
- Access StudyWISE
- Upload an assignment to Studiosity
- Complete the Academic Integrity Module
The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
Student Services and Support
Macquarie University offers a range of Student Support Services including:
- IT Support
- Accessibility and disability support with study
- Mental health support
- Safety support to respond to bullying, harassment, sexual harassment and sexual assault
- Social support including information about finances, tenancy and legal issues
- Student Advocacy provides independent advice on MQ policies, procedures, and processes
Student Enquiries
Got a question? Ask us via the Service Connect Portal, or contact Service Connect.
IT Help
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.
Unit information based on version 2024.01R of the Handbook