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A German language course that follows on from GRMN 151, based on the communicative approach.
PLEASE NOTE:GRMN152-14S2 (D) is offered as Distance Learning and under the STAR programme. Distance Learning and STAR programme students may enrol in this course. For the campus based option please see GRMN152-14S2 (C).This course is the second semester of introductory German language. It assumes a command of basic structures and vocabulary such as that acquired in GRMN151. In grammatical terms this means a familiarity with the present and perfect tense of verbs, modal verb constructions, the ability to construct sentences with accusative and dative objects, and a familiarity with subordinate sentences with ‘weil’ and ‘wenn’, and two-way prepositions.
As a student in this course you will acquire skills in all four areas of the language (reading, writing, speaking and listening). By the end of the course you will be able to understand and participate in German conversations about everyday life. Your vocabulary will include common topics such as food, travel, health and hygiene, and relationships. You will be familiar with dialogue patterns in a restaurant, train station, and at the doctor’s surgery; in addition you should be able to talk about events in the past and you should be able to express a range of wishes in an appropriate manner. Reading is a component of the course, and you will be able to read and understand a variety of German literature such as fairy tales and short stories (easy readers). You will also practice writing intensively and should be able to describe events in the past.By learning a foreign language students will develop more understanding of global conditions and will become competent in engaging with global and multi-cultural contexts. This will help the language students to develop knowledge and attributes sought by employers that can be used in a range of applications.Optional external language proficiency exams:After this course you will be able to sit an internationally recognised Goethe Institut exam, level A1 or A2. The exams will take place at the University of Canterbury. The date will be on a Saturday in October. The exact date will be announced at the beginning of September. The cost is approx. $80.
GRMN151 or equivalent
GRMN115, GRMN106
Vera Leier
Tschirner, Erwin P. , Nikolai, Brigitte., Terrell, Tracy D;; Kontakte : a Communicative Approach ; 7th edition; McGraw-Hill Higher Education.
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Domestic fee $717.00
International fee $2,913.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences .