97601 German Language and Culture 1
8cp; 4hpw; availability: exchange and study abroad students with faculty approvalThis subject aims to enable students to meet their basic communication needs in everyday social interactions in German, not only by developing skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing German, but also by developing an understanding of the cultures of German-speaking countries. By the end of this subject, students learn to understand a range of everyday written language such as counting, telling the time, instructions and simple personal correspondence. Students also learn to write simple descriptions, complete basic forms and communicate appropriately in situations such as introducing themselves, exchanging personal information, asking and giving directions and discussing daily routines and past events. They develop an understanding of aspects of German-speaking culture and their relationship to appropriate language use as well as develop strategies for long-term effective language learning.
Typical availability
Autumn semester, City campus
Detailed subject description.
Fee information
- 2013 contribution for commencing Commonwealth-supported students: $978 (Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2010 should consult the Fees Calculator by Subject for relevant student contribution charges for Commonwealth-supported students. Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth-supported places.)
- 2013 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $3380 (Note: Fees for postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the annual fees schedule.)
- Subject EFTSL: 0.167
Access conditions
Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at access conditions and My Student Admin.
