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130042 KU Afrikaans: Language and culture in context I (2014W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 13 - Europäische und Vergleichende Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaft
Continuous assessment of course work

Credit in other fields of study is possible (eg, African, English).

CEEPUS students welcome.

Afrikaans can also be taken as Alternative Erweiterung, Mitbeleger or interest module.

Bachelor students at the Nederlandistik should have completed Language Acquisition IV (Dutch).

For further information: catharina.e.loader @ univie.ac.at

During the summer term 2015 "Afrikaans Language and Culture II" will be offered again.
Sonstige Plattform

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 30 participants
Language: Afrikaans, German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Where necessary it is possible to assist students in German und English.

  • Wednesday 08.10. 13:15 - 14:45 (ehem. Seminarraum Nederlandistik Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre, Stiege 5)
  • Wednesday 15.10. 13:15 - 14:45 (ehem. Seminarraum Nederlandistik Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre, Stiege 5)
  • Wednesday 22.10. 13:15 - 14:45 (ehem. Seminarraum Nederlandistik Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre, Stiege 5)
  • Wednesday 29.10. 13:15 - 14:45 (ehem. Seminarraum Nederlandistik Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre, Stiege 5)
  • Wednesday 05.11. 13:15 - 14:45 (ehem. Seminarraum Nederlandistik Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre, Stiege 5)
  • Wednesday 12.11. 13:15 - 14:45 (ehem. Seminarraum Nederlandistik Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre, Stiege 5)
  • Wednesday 19.11. 13:15 - 14:45 (ehem. Seminarraum Nederlandistik Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre, Stiege 5)
  • Wednesday 26.11. 13:15 - 14:45 (ehem. Seminarraum Nederlandistik Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre, Stiege 5)
  • Wednesday 03.12. 13:15 - 14:45 (ehem. Seminarraum Nederlandistik Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre, Stiege 5)
  • Wednesday 10.12. 13:15 - 14:45 (ehem. Seminarraum Nederlandistik Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre, Stiege 5)
  • Wednesday 17.12. 13:15 - 14:45 (ehem. Seminarraum Nederlandistik Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre, Stiege 5)
  • Wednesday 07.01. 13:15 - 14:45 (ehem. Seminarraum Nederlandistik Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre, Stiege 5)
  • Wednesday 14.01. 13:15 - 14:45 (ehem. Seminarraum Nederlandistik Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre, Stiege 5)
  • Wednesday 21.01. 13:15 - 14:45 (ehem. Seminarraum Nederlandistik Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre, Stiege 5)
  • Wednesday 28.01. 13:15 - 14:45 (ehem. Seminarraum Nederlandistik Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre, Stiege 5)

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This lectures consists of an introduction to Afrikaans, both grammar and literature as well as a cultural studies of South Africa. Lectures, serving as an overview, not only addresses practical facts, but they also allow students to do exercises and to read Afrikaans texts.

Assessment and permitted materials

The final mark will be a combination of attendance, coursework as well as written and oral examinations. Oral exams at the end of each semester may be taken in Afrikaans, German, Dutch or Englisch.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

To introduce beginners without prior knowledge of Afrikaans to one of the world's youngest Germanic languages and literatures, to develop basic translation skills and to present an orientation to the regional and cultural environments of South Africa. Tuition language is Afrikaans (in the initial phases with concise summaries in German or English).

Examination topics

The opening formal lectures formally address grammar issues and are meant to assist German speaking students and/or those with knowledge of Dutch in reading and speaking Afrikaans. Interactive exercises (often combined with cultural facets) provide the opportunity to actively practice the newly acquired knowledge and to develop a basic vocabulary. An e-learning progamme provides extra information and exercises.

Reading list

A prescribed work book is required reading. This is distributed at the start of the semester. The use of Afrikaans-German dictionary or Afrikaans-Dutch dictionary or Afrikaans-English dictionary is recommended. Please register also on the Olat-platform for 'Taalreis'.

Association in the course directory

Modul 14a (nb7a)

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