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German 6 (GERM10007)
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 2
Overview
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Students will further 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: e.g. relationships and individualism vs. community. 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. argumentative essays, reviews) and learn how to debate 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. The Cultural Studies seminars give students the opportunity to develop topics of interest within the general areas of German literature, linguistics and culture. Students will be introduced to a variety of specialized terminology and should develop analytical skills relevant to the topic area.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- have acquired the ability to use research skills to find information from various sources, including dictionary, library, the internet and interviewing people;
- have developed a comprehension of more formal spoken discourse of a moderate complexity on a range of topics to do with contemporary life in German-speaking societies, including on a specialist topic of their choice;
- have acquired the knowledge to use a greater range of vocabulary relating to contemporary German societies including specialised terminology in relation to literary, linguistic or cultural topics of their choice;
- have acquired the ability to use writing forms of a moderate complexity and using specialized language on cultural and literary topics; begin to acquire specialized vocabulary for genres such as film;
- have acquired the skills to express themselves accurately and appropriately in formal and informal settings through tutorial and seminar discussion and class presentations;
- have acquired the skills to deploy linguistic structures to speak and write about cultures and societies both past and present and to express opinions, desires and intentions;
- have acquired written and oral communication skills through essay writing and seminar discussion;
- have sufficient time management and planning skills to manage and organize study workloads for recommended reading, essay and assignment completion;
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to use research skills to find information from various sources, including dictionary, library, the internet and interviewing people;
- 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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GERM10006 | German 5 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GERM20007 | German 5 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GERM30005 | German 5 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
All students enrolling in German for the first time are required to complete the online language questionnaire/placement test at http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/soll/resources/language-placement-testing. This applies to all students, from total beginners through to formal study, such as VCE or equivalent, or informally through family or overseas travel.
Upon completion of the placement test, students will receive an email with the outcome and entry point. Within 5 working days of receiving the email, students' study plans will be updated and students will be able to self-enrol into the first subject of their entry point. The results of the test are binding and enrolment can only be changed with approval from the coordinator of the language major.
It is recommended that students undertake the language placement test at least two weeks prior to the commencement of semester.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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GERM20008 | German 6 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GERM30006 | German 6 | Semester 2 (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
- Two hour written exam (2000 words) during the examination period (50%)
- Mid-semester test (30 min) for the language seminar component (equivalent to 500 words), in week 5 (15%)
- Written work totalling 500 words for the cultural studies component during semester (500 words) (15%)
- One essay of 300 words for the language seminar component (300 words), due in week 9 (5%)
- Two speaking tasks for the conversation seminar (500 words), one due in week 6 and one in class in week 11 (10%)
- Listening Comprehension test for the language seminar component (200 words), in week 11 (5%)
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 2
Principal coordinator Daniela Mueller Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours: 1 x 2 hours language seminar and 1 x 1 hour language seminar, 1 x 1 hour culture option Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
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 Major German Studies Specialisation (formal) German Studies Informal specialisation German Studies 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
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 27 April 2024