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German 10 (GERM20010)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 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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This subject is a comprehensive study of both the formal structures and the functional varieties of contemporary German in a wide range of text and discourse forms. Students should develop a refined use of idiomatic and conversational forms and the capacity to use them freely. a level of proficiency in complex written structures and the capacity to command their use freely and confidently. Students should also cultivate the ability to interpret messages independently at all levels of language use, including those occurring in a variety of audio-visual media and individual and group spoken forms.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- have cultivated the ability to interpret messages independently at all levels of language use including those occurring in a variety of audio visual media and individual and group spoken forms;
- have developed a refined use of idiomatic and conversational forms and the capacity to use them freely in intercultural discourse;
- have developed a level of proficiency in written structures of sophisticated complexity and the capacity to command their use freely and confidently in intercultural discourse;
- have acquired public speaking skills (relative to entry level) through tutorial and seminar discussion and class presentations;
- be able to use research skills to find information from various sources, including dictionary, library, the internet and interviewing people;
- have achieved the level of language competency required for admittance into regular studies at a German-speaking university (in most cases).
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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GERM20009 | German 9 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GERM30003 | German 9 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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GERM30004 | German 10 | 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 language exam during the exam period [50%]
- A 15 minute oral test at the end of semester [25%]
- Three reflective essays in German of 200 words each due in Weeks 3, 6 and 9 [15%]
- 10 minute oral presentation in German in class during semester [10%]
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 Leo Kretzenbacher Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours: 1 x 1 hour language class and 1 x 2 hour language seminar per week. 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
Additional delivery details
The prerequisite for entry to this subject is:
- completion of German 9.
Otherwise, 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, Szilvia Szil and Susanne Raven: C Grammatik Übungsgrammatik Deutsch als Fremdsprache, latest edition (Schubert Verlag)
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major German Studies Specialisation (formal) German Studies Informal specialisation German Studies - 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