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 2026 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 2026
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 7 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 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
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 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Exercise/sExercise2.5%
- Oral test/assessmentDemonstration7.5%
- In class testQuiz / Test16%
- Portfolio17.5%
- Oral test/assessmentDemonstration7.5%
- In class TestQuiz / Test19%
- In class TestQuiz / Test30%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 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
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 you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Learning resources
Required resources
This unit requires access to a laptop that meets minimum specifications (https://www.monash.edu/esolutions/students/bring-your-own-device-byod). Free specialist software is available via MoVE (https://www.monash.edu/learning-teaching/innovation/learning-technologies/move).
There are required texts for this unit. Required texts are usually available for purchase through the University Bookstore (https://www.monash.edu/retail/books-and-merchandise-store/Textbooks) and are sometimes available for short-term loan or as eBooks through the library (https://www.monash.edu/library).
Where it fits
ATS1091 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2026 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 2026, 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.