UnitLevel 1Undergraduate

ATS1091 German introductory 1

Faculty of Arts

ATS1091 German introductory 1 is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2024 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 5 units in all.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2024
Semester 1
Clayton
Assessment
No exam
7 tasks
Workload
144 hours
per semester

This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before ATS1091

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After ATS1091

1 unit list ATS1091 as a prerequisite or corequisite.

Enrolment rules

Prohibition: Students are not permitted to take classes that are below their language proficiency level.

Overview

This unit is for students with little or no knowledge of the language. This unit consists of two components. Component 1: Language. A communicatively oriented German language course designed for all-round development in the language. Component 2: This component will familiarise students with the history, culture and the socio-economic conditions of the German-speaking countries.

Offerings in 2024

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterClaytonOn campus

Assessment

  • Online testOther
    11.25%
  • Exercise/sAssignment
    11.25%
  • Oral test/assessmentPresentation
    7.5%
  • Online testOther
    3.75%
  • Oral test/assessmentPresentation
    11.25%
  • In class Test
    25%
  • In class Test
    30%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    On completion of this subject and its sequel in semester 2, students should have acquired a basic German vocabulary of about 2000 words; be able to engage in basic German conversations, e.g. introducing oneself and others, asking about someone's nationality, job, age, ordering meals in a restaurant, giving directions, describing things etc.; have acquired a practical knowledge of three of the four grammatical cases of German, of the present and perfect tenses and of the basic sentence forms (statement, question, imperative), including use of modal verbs; be able to write letters and simple descriptions of holidays etc.

  2. 2

    On completion of this subject and its sequel in semester 2, students should have gained a basic understanding and first insight into basics of modern German history, culture and literature.

Workload and teaching

  • Tutorials60 hours
  • Teaching approachActive learning

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

This unit engages students in actively applying their knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.

Where it fits

ATS1091 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2024 handbook.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Associate Professor Axel Fliethmann
Unit Coordinators
Associate Professor Axel Fliethmann

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ATS1091?

ATS1091 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

What can I take after ATS1091?

ATS1091 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ATS1092. Those lead on to 5 units in all.

When is ATS1091 offered?

In 2024, ATS1091 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.

How much work is ATS1091?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does ATS1091 have an exam?

No. ATS1091 has 7 assessment tasks and no exam.

Which majors and minors include ATS1091?

ATS1091 is part of European languages.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
1
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Arts
Organisational unit
European Languages
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 1
Study abroad
Available