An induction course to help you make the transition to University and get to know your colleagues.
VENUES
Campus maps can be downloaded by following the links on the right.
Staff offices are on the second floor of the Ashley Building, which is building R17 in the Red Zone on campus maps.
The Strathcona Building is next to the Ashley Building (R18 in the Red Zone).
The Learning Centre is building R28, in the Red Zone.
The German Department Freshers' Handbook for 2009-10 can be downloaded by clicking here.
Wednesday, 23 September, 11.30-1pm
Welcome to the German Department
In this session, you will meet members of the German Department and receive some initial orientation information, including information about your timetable.
Venue: Strathcona Building, Lecture Room 6
Friday, 25 September, 10.30am-4pm
Introduction to Studying in the German Department
This session is intended to offer an opportunity to meet the German staff and your fellow students and to discuss issues relating to studying German at University. It will address some key study skills, such as how to use the library and how to read German texts. We will discuss how you access help with your work, and you will have ample opportunity to discuss any questions you have.
Tutors: Elystan Griffiths, Joanne Sayner and others
Venue: Strathcona, Lecture Theatre 7
Monday, 28 September, 12-1pm
Creating a Vocabulary Notebook
This session aims to help you develop the skills needed to take vocabulary effectively.
Tutor: Katharina Glockel
Venue: Strathcona, Lecture Theatre 7
Wednesday, 14 October, 1pm-3pm
Assessment and Essay-Writing I
This session offers an introduction to how you are assessed at university level. We will have a look at work submitted by former students, and discuss what makes for an effective essay.
Tutors: Elystan Griffiths, Joanne Sayner
Venue: Strathcona Lecture Theatre 6
Wednesday, 28 October, 1pm-2.30pm
Finding library resources
This session shows you how to use databases to find the books, articles and electronic resources that you will need for your essays.
Tutors: Zbig Gaś, Elystan Griffiths, Joanne Sayner
Venue: Learning Centre UG31
NB: The Learning Centre is located near the train station. Ask one of the tutors if you need directions.
Wednesday, 25 November, 1-3pm
Assessment and Essay-Writing II
In this session, we will discuss possible approaches to essay-writing. We will also discuss and practise referencing in academic work.
Tutors: Elystan Griffiths, Joanne Sayner
Venue: Strathcona, Lecture Theatre 1
Wednesday, 10 February, 1pm-2pm
Learning from Feedback
This session will offer an opportunity to reflect on feedback from the first semester, to consider how the assessment criteria have been applied to your work and to think about how you can improve your work.
Tutors: Joanne Sayner, Elystan Griffiths
Venue: Strathcona, Lecture Theatre 6
If you have any questions, please contact either Dr Joanne Sayner (j.sayner@bham.ac.uk) or Dr Elystan Griffiths (e.griffiths@bham.ac.uk)
NB: Attendance at these induction sessions is compulsory.
