German 9 (GERM30003)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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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.

Last updated: 14 March 2025

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

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
GERM20009 German 9
Semester 1 (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: 14 March 2025

Assessment

Additional details

  • 2000 word essay due during the exam period [50%]
  • 15 minute oral test in weeks 11 and 12 [25%]
  • Three analytical essays in German of 200 words each due in Weeks 3, 6 and 9 [15%]
  • A 10 minute oral presentation in German in class during the 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: 14 March 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorBirgit Lang
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours36 hours: 1 x 1 hour language class and 1 x 2 hour language seminar per week.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023
    Last self-enrol date10 March 2023
    Census date31 March 2023
    Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023
    Assessment period ends23 June 2023

    Semester 1 contact information

    Email: langb@unimelb.edu.au

     

Time commitment details

170 hours

Additional delivery details

The prerequisite for entry to this subject is:

  • completion of German 8.

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: 14 March 2025

Further information

Last updated: 14 March 2025