Unit Outline

This is an intermediate unit for students with prior knowledge of German, the continuation of HEG102 Introduction to German 1B. This second-year language unit broadens students' German language competency. The four language skills are stressed and further training is provided in reading and aural comprehension, speaking and writing. Work with authentic material supports this integrated approach to language learning. HEG207 must be taken before HEG208. While a key goal of this unit is the acquisition of communication skills in German, the unit centres on the study of the lives, interests and occupations of German-speakers from a variety of locations and backgrounds, so that students develop not only a firm grounding in the German language, but also a heightened sensitivity to the social contexts of communication, and an awareness of the socio-cultural fabric and heritage of the German-speaking world. Students extend their basic vocabulary to reach an intermediate level, learn to apply the grammatical structures and patterns of the language and to develop the ability to engage with and respond to spoken and written German through an engagement with a range of contemporary topics.

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.	Demonstrate knowledge of German vocabulary, idioms and grammatical structures through producing German texts.
2.	Provide evidence of your ability to interpret German texts at an intermediate level.
3.	Apply a repertoire of grammatical structures and rules at an intermediate level to solve active communication problems and respond appropriately to spoken and written German at an intermediate level.
4.	Apply cross-cultural awareness in written and verbal communication.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	HEG102

Alterations as a result of student feedback

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:	Oral Presentation	Week 12	10 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Written Assignment	Week 13	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Fortnightly short assignments	Refer to Assessment Description	20 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 4:	Tests	Refer to Assessment Description	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Oral Presentation

Task Description:

Oral presentation, 10 slides, 10 minutes speaking

Task Length:

10 power point slides, 10 minutes

Due Date:

Week 12

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Use a range of German vocabulary and phrases at an intermediate level	LO1
2	Summarise meaning of intermediate German texts	LO2
3	Speak idiomatically correct German at an intermediate level	LO3
4	Name key cultural and linguistic points of difference between German and English	LO4

Assessment Task 2: Written Assignment

Task Description:

Written assignment, 500 words in German

Task Length:

500 words

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Use a range of German vocabulary and phrases at an intermediate level	LO1
2	Summarise meaning of intermediate German texts	LO2
3	Speak or write idiomatically correct German at an intermediate level	LO3
4	Name key cultural and linguistic points of difference between German and English	LO4

Assessment Task 3: Fortnightly short assignments

Task Description:

Five fortnightly assignments, due in week 3, 4, 6, 8 and 10

Task Length:

5 x 200 words approximately

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Use a range of German vocabulary and phrases at an intermediate level	LO1
2	Summarise meaning of intermediate German texts	LO2
3	Speak or write idiomatically correct German at an intermediate level	LO3
4	Name key cultural and linguistic points of difference between German and English	LO4

Assessment Task 4: Tests

Task Description:

2 x class tests (20% each) in week 7 and 11.

Task Length:

50 minutes each

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Use a range of German vocabulary and phrases at an intermediate level	LO1
2	Summarise meaning of intermediate German texts	LO2
3	Speak or write idiomatically correct German at an intermediate level	LO3
4	Name key cultural and linguistic points of difference between German and English	LO4

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.