Beginners German A

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
LANG 1305
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Course ID
204007
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Humanities
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Simon Walsh
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course introduces students to the language and culture of contemporary Germany. It provides intensive language training in the four basic skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing - and introduces students to relevant aspects of German culture and society.

Course learning outcomes

  • Language proficiency corresponding to Level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
  • Basic knowledge and understanding of the structures and conventions governing the use of German and an ability to use them to communicatein German ina range of familiar everyday situations
  • Some knowledge of relevant aspects of German culture and society
  • Be able to locate and make effective use of reference resources related to German and German Studies, including dictionaries, grammars, authentic texts and electronic resources
  • Be able to apply what they have learned to answer questions and resolve problems in German within identified timeframes
  • Basic awareness of what is different about the German language and the German culture and the impact such differences can have on communication and intercultural relations
  • Be able to work independently and cooperatively to explore and respond to questions and issues relating to the language and the context/s in which it is used

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 23881
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 113
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Brookman, B4-20A
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 113
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Brookman, B4-20A
Class number
Class number 23882
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering North, N218
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-70
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering North, N218
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-70

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed GERM1002 Beginners German A at the University of Adelaide

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