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German 5 (GERM10006)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
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Students will consolidate their ability to communicate in German in oral and written discourse and develop cultural literacy in German by engaging with key themes in modern German-speaking societies such as the German concept of "Heimat." Students will develop more advanced language skills through reading short newspaper and magazine articles and watching film and television clips. They will produce shorter texts of different types (eg. informal and formal letters, summaries and advertisements) and learn how to discuss contemporary issues. Students will also gain an understanding of the principles of organizing language as well as developing proficiency in the use of the appropriate linguistic tools for the formation of situation-appropriate vocabulary, sentence and text structures. Through the lecture and accompanying tutorial students will be introduced to central aspects of the literature, culture and linguistics of German-speaking countries. Students will become familiar with specialized terminology and will develop analytical skills relevant to the topic area.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- have cultivated the ability to interpret and analyse texts and genres of a moderate level of complexity occurring in a variety of audio-visual media;
- have acquired the knowledge to use a range of vocabulary relating to contemporary German societies and familiarity with specialised terminology relating to important literary, linguistic and cultural aspects of the German-speaking countries in the modern era;
- have deployed more complex linguistic structures to speak and write about events in the past from different perspectives and express opinions, desires and intentions;
- be able to comprehend spoken forms of German of moderate complexity on a range of topics to do with contemporary life in German-speaking societies;
- have developed a proficiency in writing German of a moderate complexity and using analytical language on cultural and literary topics;
- have acquired written communication and analytical skills through essay writing and seminar discussion;
- have acquired the ability to find information from various sources, including dictionary, library, the internet;
- have acquired a foundation in intercultural communication practices;
- be able to show attention to detail through essay preparation and writing;
- have acquired time management and planning skills through managing and organising workloads for recommended reading, essay and assignment completion;
- have acquired public speaking skills through tutorial and seminar discussion and class presentations.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to find information from various sources, including dictionary, library and the internet;
- have acquired a foundation in intercultural communication practices;
- have acquired written communication skills through essay writing and seminar discussion;
- be able to show attention to detail through essay preparation and writing;
- have acquired time management and planning skills through managing and organising workloads for recommended reading, essay and assignment completion;
- have acquired public speaking skills through tutorial and seminar discussion and class presentations.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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GERM10002 | German 4 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GERM20005 | German 4 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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GERM20007 | German 5 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GERM30005 | German 5 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- One hour written language exam during the exam period [25%] (equivalent to 1000 words)
- One hour written lecture exam during the exam period [12.5%] (500 words)
- One essay of 500 words for the language seminar component during semester [12.5%] (500 words)
- Two essays of 500 words each for the cultural studies component due in weeks 8 and 12 [25%] (1000 words)
- 10 minute oral presentation for the language seminar component during semester [10%] (500 words)
- Listening comprehension test for the language seminar component during semester [5%] (200 words)
- Mid-semester test for the language seminar component in week 7 [10%] (300 words)
Hurdle Requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials in order to pass this subject. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.
Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per working day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Daniela Mueller Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours: 1 x 2-hours language seminar, 1 x 1-hour lecture, and 1 x 1-hour tutorial Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
The prerequisite for entry to this subject is:
- achievement of German 4 standard in the German placement test; or
- as determined by the German Studies program.
Any student enrolling in German at The University of Melbourne for the first time is required to take the online German Placement Test regardless of their background in German. The results of the Placement Test are binding and enrolment can only be changed in consultation with the relevant subject coordinator.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
- Anne Buscha and Szilvia Szita, B Grammatik. Leipzig, Schubert Verlag. ISBN 978-3-941323-10-0.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Graduate Diploma in Arts - German Specialisation (formal) Graduate Diploma in Arts - German Informal specialisation German Major German Breadth Track German Entry Point 5 - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Language Placement Test required
Last updated: 27 April 2024