German written and oral communication skills at an advanced level.
A language paper for advanced learners of German, GERM 334 engages students in a series of discussions on topics of German society, language and culture. Students will develop their oral and written language skills, and their understanding of German contemporary society.
| Paper title | Advanced German 1 |
|---|---|
| Paper code | GERM334 |
| Subject | German |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $955.05 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- GERM 201 or 331
- Restriction
- GERM 301, GERM 332 and GERM 335 or any other more advanced German language paper
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Notes
- If you have previous knowledge of the language you can still enrol in this paper via Special Permission by proceeding with your application process to the Review and Submit page or email languages@otago.ac.nz for assistance.
- Eligibility
- Suitable for undergraduate students in German who have completed GERM 331 or who have an advanced level of German.
- Contact
- languages@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- View details of the online placement test.
- Teaching staff
Convenor: Associate Professor Cecilia Novero
- Paper Structure
Classes are conducted in German and are based on a textbook and other materials.
- Teaching Arrangements
- The class meets three times a week for one hour and has a social networking component.
- Textbooks
To be advised.
- Course outline
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Cultural understanding, Information
literacy, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of GERM 334, students will have advanced to level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and will be able to
- Use German in both spoken and written form to discuss topics of current interest
- Understand specialised articles related to a field of personal interest
- Understand most TV news and current affair programmes
- Read articles and reports concerned with contemporary problems
- Take an active part in discussion in familiar contexts
- Explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options
- Formulate ideas and opinions and relate their contribution to those of other speakers
- Write clear, detailed texts on a wide range of subjects
