German Cultural Studies D (GERM30023)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject is offered in the form of a seminar which introduces research methods and materials in different specialised fields within the three core areas of Germanic studies: literature, linguistics, and cultural studies. The topics of the seminars include a range of representative texts, authors and approaches in the key areas of German literature, linguistics and cultural studies. Students will gain both an introduction to research methods and materials in Germanic studies and familiarity with a specialist field. Students should develop the ability to approach specific problems in a chosen area of interest through the critical use of sophisticated oral and written German.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- have been introduced to research methods and materials in the academic discipline of Germanic studies and be able to critically reflect on and confidently make use of such methods and materials;
- have been introduced to a special field in at least one of the three core areas of literature, linguistic and cultural studies;
- have demonstrated a critical appreciation of the subject matter in that field , both from the internal viewpoint of the German-speaking area of Europa and from an external Australian viewpoint and the capability of finding and critically analysing research literature on it in both German and English;
- have gained an appreciation of academic German as well as research and analytical skills in the fields of interest chosen through the confident use of sophisticated oral and written German at level B2/C1 of the Common European Framework for Languages;
- have acquired public speaking skills (relative to entry level) through seminar discussion and class presentations; and
- have learned to do self-directed small research projects in the field of German Studies at a high level of organisation and analysis.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of:
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERM10009 | German 8 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| GERM20002 | German 8 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| GERM30022 | German 8 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
OR
If enrolling in German at The University of Melbourne for the first time, a result at least equivalent to German 7 from the online German Placement Test.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- 1000 words written assignment due in Week 8 (25%)
- 3000 words essay due in the Exam period (75%)
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: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Leo Kretzenbacher Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 30 hours: 1 x 1 hour seminar and 1 x 1.5 hour seminar per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Please note: All students enrolling in German at The University of Melbourne for the first time, must have a result at least equivalent to German 7 from the online German Language Placement Test in order to enrol in this subject.
This applies to all students, including total beginners and those who have experience with the language, whether through formal study, such as VCE or equivalent, or informally through family or overseas travel. The results of the test are binding and enrolment can only be changed in consultation with the relevant course coordinator.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
- 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
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
Last updated: 3 November 2022