Dr Gabriele Schmidt
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Languages & Cultures School
GRMN1010 is a beginners' course in German language, introducing basic skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. The level of competence inculcated by GRMN1010, ﾠfollowed byﾠ the second-semester course GRMN1020, is similar to that inculcated by Senior German. The School of Languagesﾠ and Cultures treats a pass in GRMN1010, followed by a pass in GRMN1020, as equivalent to a pass in Senior German for the purposes of continuing language study.
Course requirements
Assumed background
GRMN1010 is a "zero-beginners" course, so it has no assumed background, and no formal prerequisite. However, students with a limited knowledge of German (e.g. Grade 9 standard) are entitled to enrol. If in doubt, please consult the course coordinator.
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
Senior German completed within the last 5 years
Course staff
Course coordinator
Lecturer
Dr Gabriele Schmidt
Ms Ulrike Rehm
Mr Jacob Ritz
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
This course has 3 tutorial hours (50 minutes each). The 3 tutorial hours are delivered in two sessions (75 minutes each) per week throughout the teaching semester. Students are expected to attend all sessions of the tutorial group in which they are enrolled.
Learning expectations:
Lesson content and self-access learning materials are shared weekly via the Blackboard site. Classes are not recorded. Regular engagement with the course content, active participation during class activities and conscientious completion of weekly homework tasks are essential to attaining the expected outcomes of this course and to the overall progression towards higher levels of German language proficiency.
As a 2-unit course, GRMN1010 comprises approximately 130 hours of work in total. Excluding the weekly tutorial sessions, students are expected to devote at least 7 hours per week to private study, engaging, for instance with available pre-lesson activities, post-lesson consolidation and revision tasks, etc. Once enrolled, students are expected to check information available on Blackboard regularly to keep informed regarding weekly content, online learning activities and dates for assessment tasks.
Public holidays:
Alternative arrangements for affected students will be announced through the Blackboard site.
Class allocation:
In order to optimise the student experience, it may be necessary to reallocate students to a different class from their first choice. Before this happens, every effort will be made to enable students to voluntarily change into an alternative class that is suitable. Please note: Teaching staff do not have access to the timetabling system to help with class allocation. Therefore, should you need
help with your timetable and/or allocation of classes, please ensure you email hass.mytimetable@uq.edu.au from your UQ student email account with the following details:
- Full name,
- Student ID, and
- the Course Code
Additional information and support can be found here.
Aims and outcomes
GRMN1010 is designed to develop basic communicative competence at an elementary level in German in the four macro-skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing), to introduce some simple grammatical structures of German, and to raise some basic issues about the German-speaking cultures specifically and the nature of language generally.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
understand and produce simple German of predictable content related to topics of personal information, university study, family and friends, travel, hobbies, and health, using basic vocabulary and grammatical structures covered in the course
LO2.
understand basic cultural features of contemporary German-speaking societies
LO3.
reflect on your learning, e. g. by applying language learning strategies
LO4.
demonstrate some generic and transferable skills including critical thinking, spoken and written communication, and teamwork
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio |
Padlet Exercises
|
15% |
Part 1 - WEEK 4 - 21/03/2025 5:00 pm Part 2 - WEEK 8 - 17/04/2025 5:00 pm Part 3 - WEEK 13 - 30/05/2025 5:00 pm |
| Examination |
First Writing Exam
|
30% |
1/04/2025 6:30 pm
Students will complete the exam during their first class session in Week 6. |
| Examination |
Second Writing Exam
|
30% |
13/05/2025 6:30 pm
Students will complete the exam during their first class session in Week 11. |
| Presentation, Role play/ Simulation |
Individual Interview
|
25% |
13/06/2025 5:00 pm
Students will be able to sign up for a 10-minute time slot during the last two weeks of the teaching semester (Week 12 and 13). Students sign up for a timeslot. The student's assigned timeslot will be considered the due date and time for this assessment. Additional preparation guidelines will be provided in Week 12. |
Assessment details
Padlet Exercises
- Online
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia
- Category
- Portfolio
- Weight
- 15%
- Due date
Part 1 - WEEK 4 - 21/03/2025 5:00 pm
Part 2 - WEEK 8 - 17/04/2025 5:00 pm
Part 3 - WEEK 13 - 30/05/2025 5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
Active engagement and participation in class activities will provide you with a greater understanding of the content and greatly enhance your progress. To demonstrate your participation and engagement in this course, you will be required to contribute to an individual Padlet. This Padlet will require that you make three posts in German (short texts, audio recordings, videos, exercises, images, etc.).
Topics for each part will be posted on Blackboard two weeks prior to each due date.
Each post will be awarded a maximum of 5 marks for general linguistic accuracy and task completion.
STATEMENT ON AI & MT
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Submission via the course Blackboard site.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Extensions are limited to a maximum of 7 days, as this task is part of a series designed to help students consolidate their learning. This timeframe ensures students receive timely feedback, both individually and in class, to support their progress on related assessment items
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
First Writing Exam
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
1/04/2025 6:30 pm
Students will complete the exam during their first class session in Week 6.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
Listening and reading comprehension, and grammatical exercises; covering all material in the course to date.
This exam lasts a maximum of 60 minutes (15 minutes reading time, no materials permitted), and students will complete it during their first class session in Week 6.
STATEMENT ON AI & MT
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Exam details
| Planning time | 15 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
In-class exam with 15 minutes planning/preparation time.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Second Writing Exam
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
13/05/2025 6:30 pm
Students will complete the exam during their first class session in Week 11.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
Listening and reading comprehension, and grammatical exercises; covering all material in the course to date.
This exam lasts a maximum of 60 minutes (15 minutes reading time, no materials permitted), and students will complete it during their first class session in Week 11.
STATEMENT ON AI & MT
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Exam details
| Planning time | 15 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
In-class exam with 15 minutes planning/preparation time.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Individual Interview
- Identity Verified
- Online
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Presentation, Role play/ Simulation
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
13/06/2025 5:00 pm
Students will be able to sign up for a 10-minute time slot during the last two weeks of the teaching semester (Week 12 and 13). Students sign up for a timeslot. The student's assigned timeslot will be considered the due date and time for this assessment. Additional preparation guidelines will be provided in Week 12.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
The Individual Oral Interview will assess students' listening comprehension and oral skills. Emphasis will be placed on oral production, comprehension and fluency as well as accuracy in grammatical structures and lexical knowledge acquired throughout the semester. The topics for the interviews will focus on topics discussed in class.
The oral interview will last approximately 8-10 minutes and will be conducted online via a LIVE ZOOM Meeting with your lecturer and another lecturer from the teaching team. All interviews will be recorded.
STATEMENT ON AI & MT
This assessment task is to be completed live via Zoom. This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
By individual appointment on Zoom.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 24 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Student has extreme difficulty understanding, and making themself understood in, simple spoken and written German. |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Student has considerable difficulty understanding, and making themself understood in, simple spoken and written German. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: Student has difficulty understanding, and making themself understood in, simple spoken and written German. |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Student can understand, and make themself understood in, simple spoken and written German. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Student can understand, and make themself understood in, simple spoken and written German, and performs at a high standard in at least one macro-skill (e.g. speaks with accuracy, fluency and good pronunciation). |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Student can usually process information in simple spoken and written German fully and accurately and can usually speak and write simple German with grammatical accuracy, appropriate vocabulary, conversational fluency and/or good pronunciation. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Student can consistently process information in simple spoken and written German fully and accurately and can consistently speak and write simple German with grammatical accuracy, appropriate vocabulary, conversational fluency and/or good pronunciation. |
Additional course grading information
Marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the ‘Assessment’ folder in Blackboard for this course.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Own copy required
You'll need to have your own copy of the following reading resources. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Webpage |
Kurs DaF A1 German for studies and profession Course and workbook with audios and videos
by Curcio; Martina Nied; Schweiger; Kathrin; Weidinger; Simone; Würtz; Helga; Jin; Friederike - 2023 Publisher: Klett International ISBN: 9783126768382 |
| Webpage | Kurs DaF A1 - Digital Edition allango: Course and workbook with audios and videos | Klett International |
Additional learning resources information
Prescribed text - students are required to have their personal copy (digital edition or print edition):
- Kurs DaF A1 - Digital Edition allango, NP10067683800 https://www.klett-international.com/en/kurs-daf-a1/t-4495/NP10067683800 (ebook on allango: https://www.allango.net/ )
or
- Kurs DaF A1 - Hybrid Edition allango, (Course and workbook with audios and videos including licence key allango), ISBN 978-3-12-676841-2 https://www.klett-international.com/en/kurs-daf-a1-digital-edition-allango/t-4495/9783126768412
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 13 |
Tutorial |
Presentation, Assimilation and Reinforcement The communicative and grammatical content of GRMN1010 is outlined in the course overview above. The textbook provides a week-by-week, seminar-by-seminar description of the content taught throughout the semester. The teaching and learning modes cover the four macro skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing). Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Additional learning activity information
Students should note that this course has been designed for face-to-face learning. Regular attendance at classes, active participation in classes, conscientious completion of homework and careful evaluation of "feedback" (e.g. of work which is marked and returned) are essential to successful language learning.
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.