Language core I
H Kreutz
6 points
* 4 hours per week
* First semester
* Clayton
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Prerequisites: GRN2280 and GRN2300 if done prior to 1997, otherwise GRN2225 and
GRN2065
* Prohibitions: GRN3415, GRN3525 or GRN3625
Objectives Upon successful completion of the subject students should have developed the ability to function in German in a range of different contexts and situation, which make demands on students' written and spoken ability to present and discuss a number of topics in German without major interruptions, making use of appropriate expressions and showing a willingness to interact; produce adequate pronunciation of German; display an acceptable command of German grammar; command a range of registers, correctly used in appropriate situations.
Synopsis Part 1: Spoken and written German at an advanced level in the beginners stream. Emphasis on the rapid extension of vocabulary and expansion of communicative competence in speech and writing. Part 2: Introduction to German linguistics. Introduction to the theory of language as applied to German.
Assessment Written (1200 words): 30%
* Examinations (3 hours): 70%
Prescribed texts
Vorderwülbecke A and K Stufen 4 Klett
Wilkinson E M An introduction to linguistics for Australian students of German I (available from the department)
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