German 6 (GERM20008)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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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 cultivated the knowledge 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 higher level of complexity on a range of topics to do with contemporary life in German-speaking societies, including on a specialist topic of their choice;
  • have cultivated 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 to a higher level;
  • have cultivated the ability to use writing at a higher level of complexity and use reflective language on cultural and literary topics; be able to reflect on specialized vocabulary, e.g. relating to the genre of the short film;
  • have developed the skills to express themselves accurately and appropriately in formal and informal settings through tutorial and seminar discussion and class presentations on an proficient level;
  • have developed 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 on a reflective level;
  • have well developed 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 on a more reflective level;
  • 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;
  • have acquired specialized vocabulary, e.g. relating to the genre of the short film.

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

One of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
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

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
GERM10007 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: 9 April 2025

Assessment

Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Written exam (equivalent to 2000 words)

  • 2 hours
During the examination period50%

Mid-semester test for the language seminar component (equivalent to 500 words)

  • 30 minutes
Week 515%

Written work for the cultural studies component during semester

  • 500 words (total)
Throughout the semester15%

One essay for the language seminar component

  • 300 words
Week 95%

Two speaking tasks for the conversation seminar, one due in week 6 and one in class in week 11

  • 500 words
From Week 6 to Week 1110%

Written reflective vocabulary work for the language seminar component

  • 200 words
Week 115%
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.Throughout the teaching periodN/A

Additional details

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: 9 April 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorDaniela Mueller
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours48 hours: 1 x 2 hours language seminar and 1 x 1 hour language seminar, 1 x 1 hour culture option
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020
    Last self-enrol date14 August 2020
    Census date21 September 2020
    Last date to withdraw without fail16 October 2020
    Assessment period ends27 November 2020

    Semester 2 contact information

    daniela.mueller@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 hours

Additional delivery details

The prerequisite for entry to this subject is:

  • completion of German 5.

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: 9 April 2025

Further information

Last updated: 9 April 2025