Unit Outline

If you are just starting out with the German language or you’re picking it back up as a refresher, then this is the right unit for you. Our goal is to not only learn how to communicate in German, but also to focus on gaining independence in language acquisition by developing an understanding of how the language works. You’ll engage with a sequenced study of its basic building blocks that is supported by our popular Bausteine eins YouTube series and our own textbook,which together cover everything you need to know at an Introductory level. In particular, you’ll concentrate on developing the individual vocabulary of words, phrases and structures you need to help you communicate authentically with others about your life and interests.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Construct phrases and sentences, making use of the basic elements of the German language, particularly vocabulary and sentence structure.
2.	Respond appropriately to spoken and written German
3.	Apply cross-cultural awareness in written and verbal communication.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Anti-requisite (mutual excl)	HEG100 AND HEG103 AND XBR114

Alterations as a result of student feedback

We have updated the (free) textbook to add a new chapter concentrating on verbs. We have produced 5 new video lectures for the first five weeks to better complement the course content. Added interactive exercises.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Progress and Participation Portfolio	See the MyLO site for the due date	20 %	LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Presentation	See the MyLO site for the due date	20 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	Quiz 1	See the MyLO site for the due date	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 4:	Quiz 2	See the MyLO site for the due date	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Progress and Participation Portfolio

Task Description:

You will develop and regularly update an online progress and participation portfolio. Each entry will include a brief summary and examples of the skills developed, the problems encountered and a German-language video excerpt from a recent study session with your study partner.

Task Length:

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Summarise meaning of basic German	LO2
2	Name key cultural and linguistic points of difference between German and English	LO3

Assessment Task 2: Presentation

Task Description:

City PowerPoint: Students will compile an overview of their home city (in Australia for example) comparing it with a city in a German-speaking country. Presentation is aimed a German-language audience at a partner-university in the respective German city. The Standard of written / spoken German in the preparation of this PowerPoint is expected to be only at the level encountered in this unit. A Guide is provided. Students should expect to explain their use of any more advanced structures, grammar and vocabulary.

Task Length:

10 slides, title page, glossary

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Recall basic elements of German language	LO1
2	Construct sentence-length units of meaning in written German	LO1
3	Explain and interpret meaning of basic written and spoken German	LO2
4	Outline key differences between one German city and their home city	LO3
5	Use key cultural and linguistic points of difference between German and English	LO3

Assessment Task 3: Quiz 1

Task Description:

Quiz 1
You will complete an online quiz assessing the key communication skills based on the content of the first half of the semester.

Task Length:

1 hour

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Recall basic elements of German language	LO1
2	Construct sentence-length units of meaning in written German	LO1
3	Construct sentence-length units of meaning in spoken German	LO2
4	Explain and interpret meaning of basic written and spoken German	LO1
5	Use key cultural and linguistic points of difference between German and English	LO3

Assessment Task 4: Quiz 2

Task Description:

Quiz 2
You will complete an online quiz assessing the key communication skills based on the content of the whole semester.

Task Length:

1.5 hours

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Recall basic elements of German language	LO1
2	Construct sentence-length units of meaning in written German	LO1
3	Construct sentence-length units of meaning in spoken German	LO2
4	Explain and interpret meaning of basic written and spoken German	LO1
5	Use key cultural and linguistic points of difference between German and English	LO3

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.