Universität Wien

130041 KU Afrikaans: Language and culture in context I (2013W)

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

Course registration necessary!

Recognition also possible in other disciplines (eg, African Studies, Anglistics).

CEEPUS students wellcome as well as students looking to enroll an EC, a free subject or an AE.

Further information: catharina.e.loader@univie.ac.at

During the summer semester 2014 "Afrikaans language and Culture II" will be offered again.

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

Language: Afrikaans, German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 09.10. 13:15 - 14:45 (ehem. Seminarraum Nederlandistik Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre, Stiege 5)
  • Wednesday 16.10. 13:15 - 14:45 (ehem. Seminarraum Nederlandistik Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre, Stiege 5)
  • Wednesday 23.10. 13:15 - 14:45 (ehem. Seminarraum Nederlandistik Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre, Stiege 5)
  • Wednesday 30.10. 13:15 - 14:45 (ehem. Seminarraum Nederlandistik Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre, Stiege 5)
  • Wednesday 06.11. 13:15 - 14:45 (ehem. Seminarraum Nederlandistik Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre, Stiege 5)
  • Wednesday 13.11. 13:15 - 14:45 (ehem. Seminarraum Nederlandistik Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre, Stiege 5)
  • Wednesday 20.11. 13:15 - 14:45 (ehem. Seminarraum Nederlandistik Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre, Stiege 5)
  • Wednesday 27.11. 13:15 - 14:45 (ehem. Seminarraum Nederlandistik Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre, Stiege 5)
  • Wednesday 04.12. 13:15 - 14:45 (ehem. Seminarraum Nederlandistik Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre, Stiege 5)
  • Wednesday 11.12. 13:15 - 14:45 (ehem. Seminarraum Nederlandistik Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre, Stiege 5)
  • Wednesday 18.12. 13:15 - 14:45 (ehem. Seminarraum Nederlandistik Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre, Stiege 5)
  • Wednesday 08.01. 13:15 - 14:45 (ehem. Seminarraum Nederlandistik Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre, Stiege 5)
  • Wednesday 15.01. 13:15 - 14:45 (ehem. Seminarraum Nederlandistik Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre, Stiege 5)
  • Wednesday 22.01. 13:15 - 14:45 (ehem. Seminarraum Nederlandistik Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre, Stiege 5)
  • Wednesday 29.01. 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

The reading of a course workbook is compulsory - to be available at the beginning of the semester. It is recommended to use an Afrikaans-German or Afrikaans-Dutch or Afrikaans-English dictionary.

Association in the course directory

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