Berlin and Beyond (GERM20011)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Not available in 2023
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About this subject
Overview
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Students in this subject will learn about German history, language and society in the modern era from the perspectives of the capital, Berlin, and the southern states of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. Beginning in Berlin, students will visit historical sites and cultural institutions as they learn about key moments such as the rise of German national feeling from the late 18th century, unification in 1871, the World Wars, the Holocaust and the Cold War. A week spent in the south of Germany will provide a decentralised perspective on German history and an insight into the richly regional nature of German identity and language. Returning to Berlin for the final days, students will learn about the challenges that face contemporary Germany including right-wing extremism, the refugee “crisis”, threats to the European Union and the legacy of both the Holocaust and the GDR.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Identify key moments in German history and culture from the 18th century until the present day;
- Understand that there are regional differences in German history, language and culture;
- Reflect upon the different public cultures of memory in Berlin and southern Germany;
- Develop a decentralised perspective on German history, language and culture;
- Engage with and reflect upon the cultural diversity that has arisen from the refugee "crisis" and its associated civil initiatives;
- Evaluate aspects of German history, culture and language in writing.
Generic skills
- oral and written intercultural communication (in German and English)
- time management and work planning
- analytical and critical
- research
- information literacy
- collaboration
- independence and self-responsibility
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Application process (quota).
Language requirement:
25 credit points of German language study
OR
Completion of VCE German, or equivalent.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERM30024 | Berlin and Beyond | Not available in 2023 |
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: 10 November 2023
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Language-learning diary with vocabulary lists (in German)
| Due in week 1, 2 and 3 | 30% |
Oral presentation in German or English
| Week 2 | 15% |
Take "home" Berlin test in German or English* *Assessment will be completed in German for those students with a level of B2 or above
| Week 3 | 15% |
Reflective essay in German or English* *Assessment will be completed in German for those students with a level of B2 or above
| Due 2 weeks after return | 40% |
| Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 70% of classes in order to pass this subject. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Note: All the assessment tasks are to be assessed commensurate with the student's existing level of German.
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: 10 November 2023
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
Not available in 2023
Additional delivery details
The level 2 and level 3 Berlin and Beyond have a quota of 25 students in total. Students will need to go through an application process, and will be selected in following order of preference:
1. Students completing a German Studies major or the Diploma of Language with average marks of H2A or above in their completed German subjects.
2. Students not completing a major or minor, but with a H2A or above average in their completed German subjects.
3. Students who have a higher than B2 proficiency but have not studied German at Melbourne previously. Proficiency assessed via the German language placement test.
4. Other students on a case-by-case basis.
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Further information
- Texts
- Off-campus study
- 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.
Last updated: 10 November 2023