With an emphasis on academic German, this course continues with the development of listening and reading comprehension skills and with the development of oral and written communication. Students will learn and practise how to write a university essay in German and how to give a class presentation with an academic content.

The course introduces students to post-war German literature and engages students in the study of topical issues in contemporary German-speaking societies. Furthermore, it provides students with learning opportunities in the area of intercultural communication.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Express themselves clearly and without much sign of having to restrict what they want to say in German.
2. Use the language for academic purposes, e.g. essay writing with appropriate referencing in German.
3. Read and analyse literary texts and relate them to German-speaking culture.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of current affairs in the German-speaking societies and analyse and critique them.
5. Demonstrate generic skills, e.g., critical thinking, written and oral communication, research, teamwork.

Research-Led Teaching

The Friday "workshops" will be team-taught by our three members of academic staff in the German program, in areas of research interest ranging from the Enlightenment philosophy, Sturm and Drang movements and Bildungsroman of the 18 and 19th centuries, through to the epics of Romanticism, Expressionism and Modernism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the dynamic culture of Germany's Weimar Republic, and the periods of National Socialism and the divided German states of the post war era. These workshops will give students a broad introduction to German literary and cultural history and provide a basis for further study in German thematic courses, Honours, exchange or in higher degree programs.

Required Resources

You are required to purchase the textbook "Rückenwind" (Kursbuch, Fabouda Verlag, 2018), which is available from the Harry Hartog Bookstore in the Kambri precinct. This text will also be used in semester 2 for GERM3008 Advanced German 2. All other texts and learning resources will be available on Wattle. Additional recommended resources will be made available in the Chifley Reserve Collection.

Recommended Resources

• A dictionary is recommended.
• Recommended Grammar: Übungsgrammatik für Fortgeschrittene: Deutsch als Fremdsprache by Karin Hall & Barbara Scheiner. Ismaning: Max Hueber, 2001. (Chifley Reserve Collection)

The German Studies Program has its own homepage: http://slll.cass.anu.edu.au/students/future/disciplines/german-language-and-cultureGERM6507 - German Studies-Advanced 1 . The homepage and its linked websites provide information on courses, academic staff, scholarships, exchange opportunities, the German-speaking community in Canberra, and links to relevant sites such as the “Goethe Institut” and German-speaking newspapers.

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• written comments
• verbal comments
• feedback to the whole class

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Other Information

Language students are reminded that it is prohibited to have assignments proof-read by other persons, e.g. native speakers, prior to submission. Such assistance falls under the definition of “cheating” and will be reported. If you need assistance please contact one of the teaching staff.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Einführung Thema 1: Freundschaft Workshop (Freitag 10-11.30 Uhr): Literatur-/ Zeitgeschichte - Von den Germanen bis zur Revolution (Dr. Manuel Clemens)
2	Thema 1: Freundschaft Workshop: Von den Germanen bis zur Revolution (Dr. Manuel Clemens)
3	Thema 2: Weg damit? Obsoleszenz Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten Workshop: Von den Germanen bis zur Revolution (Dr. Manuel Clemens)	Thema 1. Hausarbeit
4	Thema 2: Weg damit? Obsoleszenz Workshop: Von den Germanen bis zur Revolution (Dr. Manuel Clemens)
5	Thema 3: Stress Workshop: Romantik, Moderne, Weimarer Republik (Dr. Wesley Lim)	1. Hausarbeit fällig
6	Zwischentest (Teil 1: Dienstag, Teil 2: Donnerstag) Workshop: Romantik, Moderne, Weimarer Republik (Dr. Wesley Lim)	Dienstag: Zwischentest (Lese- und Hörverständnis) Donnerstag: Zwischentest (Grammatik)
7	Thema 3: Stress Donnerstag: Kein Unterricht (Feiertag) Workshop: Romantik, Moderne, Weimarer Republik (Dr. Wesley Lim)	Referate/Präsentationen
8	Thema 4: Denken und Lernen Workshop: Romantik, Moderne, Weimarer Republik (Dr. Wesley Lim)	Referate/Präsentationen
9	Thema 4: Denken und Lernen Workshop: Krieg und geteiltes Deutschland (Dr. Katie Sutton)
10	Thema 5: Beruf und Moral Workshop: Krieg und geteiltes Deutschland (Dr. Katie Sutton)	Thema 2. Hausarbeit
11	Thema 6: Geschwister Workshop: Krieg und geteiltes Deutschland (Dr. Katie Sutton)
12	Test (Teil 1: Dienstag, Teil 2: Donnerstag) Abschlussworkshop: Krieg und geteiltes Deutschland (Dr. Katie Sutton)	End of semester test Zweite HA (Anfang der Prüfungszeit)

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Written assignment 1 (Textinterpretation): 900 words	15 %	29/03/2019	12/04/2019	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Written assignment 2: 900 words	15 %	06/06/2019	20/06/2019	1, 2, 4, 5
15 minute group in-class oral presentation	15 %	26/04/2019	10/05/2016	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
2-hour in-class mid-semester test	20 %	02/04/2019	23/04/2019	1, 2, 5
2-hour final test (listening and reading comprehension, grammar, written communication)	20 %	29/05/2019	28/06/2019	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Participation and quizzes (online listening and reading comprehension quizzes and in-class participation)	15 %	01/01/2029	01/01/2029	3, 4

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information 
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website. Students may choose not to submit assessment items through Turnitin. In this instance you will be required to submit, alongside the assessment item itself, hard copies of all references included in the assessment item.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Assessment Task 1

Written assignment 1 (Textinterpretation): 900 words

Estimated return date: within two weeks of due date

Assessment Task 2

Written assignment 2: 900 words

Estimated return date: within two weeks of due date

Assessment Task 3

15 minute group in-class oral presentation

To pass this course, students are required to participate in an in-class oral presentation.

The oral presentation will be marked on language, content and presentation.

The presentation will be recorded for assessment and feedback.

Assessment Task 4

2-hour in-class mid-semester test

• listening and reading comprehension, grammar 

Assessment Task 5

2-hour final test (listening and reading comprehension, grammar, written communication)

• to pass this course, students are required to sit the final test.
• listening and reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary, written communication

Assessment Task 6

Participation and quizzes (online listening and reading comprehension quizzes and in-class participation)

Students are expected to attend regularly and participate actively. In addition to a small participation grade (10%), there will be ten listening/reading comprehension quizzes, which are to be completed throughout the semester on Wattle (5%). These are based on texts that will be likewise be posted on Wattle.

Students should complete the relevant quiz before the specified deadline, these will be automatically graded. Where no quiz is available, students should submit their notes to the course coordinator at the end of semester.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of our culture as a community of scholars. At its heart, academic integrity is about behaving ethically. This means that all members of the community commit to honest and responsible scholarly practice and to upholding these values with respect and fairness. The Australian National University commits to embedding the values of academic integrity in our teaching and learning. We ensure that all members of our community understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. The ANU expects staff and students to uphold high standards of academic integrity and act ethically and honestly, to ensure the quality and value of the qualification that you will graduate with. The University has policies and procedures in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Visit the following Academic honesty & plagiarism website for more information about academic integrity and what the ANU considers academic misconduct. The ANU offers a number of services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. The Academic Skills and Learning Centre offers a number of workshops and seminars that you may find useful for your studies.

Online Submission

You will be required to electronically sign a declaration as part of the submission of your assignment. Please keep a copy of the assignment for your records. Unless an exemption has been approved by the Associate Dean (Education) as submission must be through Turnitin.

Hardcopy Submission

In addition to the copy submitted on Wattle please also submit a hard copy for marking. Please give the hard copy to your lecturer in class or put it into the essay box on 3rd floor, BPB.

Late Submission

Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Returning Assignments

Assignments will be returned in class or via Turnitin. 

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure. The Course Convener may grant extensions for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Resubmission of Assignments

Not applicable.

Privacy Notice

The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information.
In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service – including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy.
If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes.

Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

Support for students

The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Diversity and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents undergraduate and ANU College students
• PARSA supports and represents postgraduate and research students