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GERMAN 102: German Language Introductory 2

 

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Required Texts: Menschen A2 Kursbuch and Arbeitsbuch

Print version
Habersack, Charlotte; Pude, Angela; Specht, Franz (2013): Menschen A2. Kursbuch mit DVD-ROM. Ismaning: Hueber. ISBN 978-3-19-101902-0 (price in euro: €17.00)
ebook version comes split into two parts (you need both): A2.1 & A2.2 (price in euro: 2 x €12.00)

AND

Print version
Breitsameter, Anna; Glas-Peters, Sabine; Pude, Angela (2013): Menschen A2. Arbeitsbuch mit 2 Audio-CDs. Ismaning: Hueber. ISBN 978-3-19-111902-7 (price in euro: €17.00)
ebook version comes split into two parts (you need both): A2.1 & A2.2 (price in euro: 2 x €9.00)

 

There are two options for your course material: 

1. hard copy option: available from:
 bookdepository.com for approx. NZD 70 for both the text book and work book (delivery takes 2-3 weeks!)
UBS for approx. NZD 120 for both

2. ebook option (linked below), approx. EUR 40
so far comes split into two parts, but the contents are the same
textbooks: A2.1 & A2.2 (choose Schooltas as your platform)
workbooks: A2.1 & A2.2 (choose Schooltas as your platform)

You must have the books (print or ebook) by the time semester starts. During the first week we cover three chapters!

German 102  (15 points)

Prerequisites

German 101/101G, or pre-existing knowledge of German at A1 level.

Course convenor & Instructor

Dr Nicole Perry nicole.perry@auckland.ac.nz

Office Hours: by appointment

          Timetable & Room

                  Mondays, 4-6 pm Commerce A, Room G16

                  Wednesdays, 4-6 pm, Commerce A Room G16

Course Aims & Objectives

This course is designed for students with previous knowledge of German at A1 level, and it leads students to reach CEFR A2 level. The approach is communicative, and while German is the principal language of instruction, English is also used in the classroom. The course provides students with a sound basis of spoken and written German.

Weekly Topics

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
1 - Introduction, Kapitel 1 + 2
2 - Kapitel 3 + 4
3 - Kapitel 5 + 6
4 - Kapitel 7 + 8
5 - Kapitel 9 + 10
6 - Kapitel 11 + 12
7 - Kapitel 13 + 14
8 - Kapitel 15 + 16
9 - Kapitel 17 + 18
10 - Kapitel 19, 20 + 21
11 - Kapitel 22, 23 + 24
12 - Oral Test Preparation + Exam Prep + Oral Test

Workload

10 hours per week (=15 points)

Learning Resources

Required Text:
Habersack, Charlotte; Pude, Angela; Specht, Franz (2013): Menschen A2. Kursbuch mit DVD-ROM. Ismaning: Hueber. ISBN 978-3-19-101902-0 (price in euro: €17)
&
Breitsameter, Anna; Glas-Peters, Sabine; Pude, Angela (2013): Menschen A2. Arbeitsbuch mit 2 Audio-CDs. Ismaning: Hueber. ISBN 978-3-19-111902-7 (price in euro: €17)

or as ebooks

 

Marks for Coursework and Exam

70% Coursework: 4 Canvas Assignments 20% (4 x 5%) = approx. 250 words x 4
1 Written Test 10% 
in class time 		= approx. 250 words 
1 Writing Assignment  10%
in class time		 = approx. 250 words
1 Group Presentation 10%

 1 Oral Test

 20%
30% Final Examination: 2 hour Final Exam 30% = approx. 2,000 words

 

Course summary:

Date Details Due