German 2 (GERM10005)

Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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Semester 2
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This subject consolidates and builds upon the basic skills and knowledge acquired in German 1. It continues to provide a firm grounding in the fundamentals of German grammar, the tense system and language structure in conjunction with the development of cultural literacy. The curriculum explores the regional cultural and linguistic diversity of the German-speaking world. The overarching theme for German 2 is Berlin, past and present. Students engage with more complex grammatical and syntactic structures through more sophisticated texts drawn from a variety of sources – such as biographical, journalistic, popular media and literary texts – and expand their appreciation of texts in context. Emphasis is placed on increasing oral proficiency, enhancing communicative skills and the ability to initiate and sustain conversation in a greater range of informal and formal settings. Writing tasks will expand to short narratives, i.e. picture descriptions and biographies, and guided creative writing. 

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Interpret and synthesise information from biographical and journalistic texts, popular media such as film and television and shorter literary texts
  • Read and write personal narratives about events in the present and past with a high degree of accuracy
  • Use an elementary vocabulary from a wider range of everyday communicative situations about the self, family, occupations and pastimes as well as use basic grammatical and syntactic forms of German including basic elements of the tense and case system
  • Understand and use idiomatic and conversational forms appropriately in a range of informal and formal settings
  • Demonstrate familiarity with German cultural traditions and practices, and appreciate regional diversity.

Generic skills

At the completion of this subject, students should:

  • Be able to find information from various sources, including dictionary, library and the internet
  • Have developed a differentiated and informed understanding of self and other and of cross-cultural exchange
  • Be able to apprehend and appreciate features of the interaction of language and identity
  • Have acquired time management and planning skills through managing and organising workloads
  • Have developed analytical skills, learning strategies and the ability to process, organise and integrate information
  • Be able to work effectively in groups in both English and German and develop the ability to reflect on their language learning process.

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
GERM10004 German 1
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

OR


All students enrolling in German for the first time are required to complete the online language questionnaire/placement test at the link below. This applies to all students, from total beginners through to formal study, such as VCE or equivalent, or informally through family or overseas travel. Upon completion of the placement test, students will receive an email with the outcome and entry point. Within 5 working days of receiving the email, study plans will be updated and students will be able to self-enrol into the first subject of their entry point. The results of the test are binding and enrolment can only be changed with approval from the coordinator of the language major.

Link

It is recommended that students undertake the language placement test at least two weeks prior to the commencement of semester.

Corequisites


Non-allowed subjects


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

Semester 2

DescriptionTimingPercentage

1x in-class test

  • 400 words (equivalent)
Week 310%

1x in-class test

  • 400 words (equivalent)
Week 510%

1x in-class test

  • 400 words (equivalent)
Week 810%

1x in-class test

  • 400 words (equivalent)
Week 1110%

1 x in-class dialogue during weeks 9 and 11 

  • 400 words (equivalent)
From Week 9 to Week 1110%

Final exam (equivalent to 2000 words)

  • 2 hours
During the examination period50%
Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. Throughout the teaching periodN/A
Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. Throughout the semesterN/A

Summer Term

DescriptionTimingPercentage

1 in-class test

  • 400 words (equivalent)
Week 110%

1 in-class test at the beginning of week 2

  • 400 words (equivalent)
Week 210%

1 in-class test at the end of week 2

  • 400 words (equivalent)
Week 210%

1 in-class test

  • 400 words (equivalent)
Week 310%

1 diaglogue and presentation

  • 400 words (equivalent)
Week 310%

Final exam at the end of week 3 (equivalent to 2000 words)

  • 2 hours
Week 350%
Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. Throughout the teaching periodN/A
Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. Throughout the semesterN/A

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    CoordinatorDominik Lack
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours48 hours: 2 x 2-hour seminars per week
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024
    Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024
    Census date 2 September 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail20 September 2024
    Assessment period ends15 November 2024

    Semester 2 contact information

    dominik.lack@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 hours

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Last updated: 14 March 2025