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German 4 (GERM20005)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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In this subject, students further extend their competencies in writing, reading, speaking and listening by engaging with authentic texts on the theme of “Revolution”. We explore key revolutionary moments in German-speaking societies through contemporary and historical texts, such as songs, speeches, poetry, art and television programs. Students will continue to communicate at a more sophisticated level, developing structures and vocabulary that enable them to express their sensitivity to broader social and cultural themes and their impact upon contemporary German-speaking societies. Students will achieve a moderate level of complexity in speaking, aural comprehension, reading and writing of German and a familiarity with key historical moments in German-speaking societies in the modern era.

Intended learning outcomes

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

  • Read more sophisticated texts and to practice and augment accurate writing skills
  • Use a wider range of vocabulary about people and places including language about historical and contemporary themes; use more complex grammatical structures including a greater range of tenses, cases and modes
  • Comprehend more complex spoken German and express themselves about historical and political themes
  • Develop an increased awareness of cultural and historical contexts in German-speaking societies
  • Synthesise information and present orally on themes from German history.

Generic skills

At the completion of this subject, students should:

  • 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 utilise online tools to improve their comprehension and expression in German, while understanding how to manage academic integrity within the online environment.

Last updated: 6 December 2024