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German in a Global World (GERM90002)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2022
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Overview
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This subject offers students the opportunity to engage with recent as well as historical debates and research findings in the field of German Studies. In particular it focuses on aspects of German in a global world involving transnational, cross-cultural, intergenerational or transhistorical perspectives. Examples of topics that may be covered are German-speaking communities outside Germany; multicultural Germany; patterns of German migration and emigration; Germany, Austria and Switzerland on the European and international stage; German speakers in Australia, past and present; intergenerational legacies from the Nazi and communist eras.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completeion of this subject, students should:
- have developed an in-depth knowledge of several contemporary or historical topics in the German-speaking world involving transnational, cross-cultural, intergenerational or transhistorical perspectives;
- be able to engage intellectually with cultural, social and linguistic issues facing the German language and German-speakers in a global world;
- be able to demonstrate an ability to process and communicate information effectively about the place of German in global contexts;
- be able to demonstrate a deep appreciation of the value of cultural diversity and of other cultures.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should:
- have developed effective public speaking and written communication skills;
- have acquired advanced critical thinking and analytical skills;
- have acquired a deep understanding of knowledge contexts and histories;
- have developed effective time management and planning skills.
Last updated: 22 November 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
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: 22 November 2023
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Individual class presentation (equivalent to 1,000 words)
| During the teaching period | 20% |
Literature review
| Mid semester | 20% |
Research essay
| End of semester | 60% |
Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 22 November 2023
Dates & times
Not available in 2022
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 22 November 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- 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
Subject coordinator approval 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: 22 November 2023