This course aims to provide students with an introduction to the analysis of spoken German in various contexts. Students will learn how to analyse systematically the structure of spoken interaction (conversation analysis) by looking at recorded data. The analysis will include regional and social aspects, structural differences between written and spoken discourse, informal and institutional talk (e.g. media), non-verbal behaviour, and cross-cultural 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:- transcribe spoken German language with a high degree of accuracy,
- analyse the linguistic differences between spoken and written German with regard to syntax, lexis and semantics,
- demonstrate an advanced oral proficiency,
- give academic presentations in German and to chair group discussions, and
- demonstrate generic skills, e.g., critical thinking, written and oral communication, research, teamwork.
Indicative Assessment
Two presentations in class, 10 min each (20% each) [Learning Outcomes 2, 3, 4, 5]Transcription task, 5 min (25%) [Learning Outcomes 1]
Essay, 800-900 words (25%) [Learning Outcomes 2, 5]
Class participation (readings and quizzes) (10%) [Learning Outcomes 2, 5]
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Workload
130 hours of total student learning time made up from:a) 36 hours of contact over 12 weeks: 3 hours of class per week, and
b) 94 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Johannes Schwitalla (2006). Gesprochenes Deutsch: eine Einführung. 3rd edition. Berlin: Erich Schmidt.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
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- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2019 | $3000 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2019 | $4560 |
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