ATS1092 German introductory 2
Faculty of Arts
ATS1092 German introductory 2 is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs ATS1091 and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 7 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 11.25%
- and 6 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS1092
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ATS1092
1 unit list ATS1092 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: Students are not permitted to take classes that are below their language proficiency level.
Prerequisite: Or equivalent units
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 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Language Component - 2 dialogue performances7.5%
- Language component - 3 homework assignments11.25%
- Language component - 3 tests11.25%
- Language component - 1 listening comprehension test3.75%
- Language component - 1 oral exam11.25%
- Language component - 1 written test30%
- Culture component: Final test25%
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 4000 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
- Lectures12 hours
- Tutorials36 hours
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. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Where it fits
ATS1092 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Axel Fliethmann
- Associate Professor Christiane Weller
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Christiane Weller
- Associate Professor Axel Fliethmann
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS1092?
You need ATS1091 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after ATS1092?
ATS1092 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ATS2093. Those lead on to 7 units in all.
When is ATS1092 offered?
In 2020, ATS1092 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS1092?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS1092 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 11.25% of the final mark, alongside 6 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include ATS1092?
ATS1092 is part of German studies.