German 6 (GERM10007)

Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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Students will further consolidate their ability to communicate in German in oral and written discourse and develop cultural literacy by engaging with the theme of “Heimat” (home or belonging) in modern German-speaking societies. The seminar covers a wide range of materials, from contemporary media about Germany’s Nazi past to migratory comments on present-day politics. Students will develop more advanced language skills through reading short literary and journalistic texts and analysing audio-visual and digital media. Engaging with diverse perspectives, the students learn to critically reflect on the cultural and social implications of Heimat discourses in the German speaking world. Students will also gain an understanding of the principles of organising language as well as developing proficiency in the use of the appropriate linguistic tools for the formation of situation-appropriate vocabulary, sentence and text structures. Students will be introduced to a variety of specialised terminology and should develop analytical skills relevant to the topic area.

Intended learning outcomes

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

  • Comprehend more formal spoken discourse of a moderate complexity on a range of topics to do with life in German- speaking societies.
  • Use a greater range of vocabulary relating to German societies including specialised terminology in relation to literary, linguistic, or cultural topics.
  • Understand written texts of a moderate complexity on cultural and literary topics.
  • Express themselves accurately and appropriately in formal and informal settings through seminar discussion.
  • Utilise the linguistic skills to write personal essays about cultures and societies both past and present and to express opinions.

Generic skills

At the completion of this subject, students should:

  • Be able to use research skills to find information from various sources, including dictionary, library, the internet and have acquired digital literacy;
  • Have acquired a foundation in intercultural communication practices;
  • Have acquired written communication skills through essay writing and smaller assignments;
  • Have acquired time management and planning skills through managing and organising workloads for recommended reading, essay and assignment completion;
  • Have acquired public speaking skills through tutorial and seminar discussion. 

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

One of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
GERM10006 German 5
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
GERM20007 German 5
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
GERM30005 German 5
Semester 1 (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

None

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
GERM20008 German 6
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
GERM30006 German 6
Semester 2 (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

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Two multimodal in-class tests (700 words each)

  • 1400 words (total)
From Week 4 to Week 935%

Oral exam

  • 600 words (equivalent)
From Week 9 to Week 1215%

Personal essay

  • 500 words
From Week 9 to Week 1210%

Final exam

  • 1600 words
During the examination period40%
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
    Principal coordinatorJonas Teupert
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursTotal of 48 hours: two 2-hour seminars per week for 12 weeks.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025
    Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025
    Census date 1 September 2025
    Last date to withdraw without fail26 September 2025
    Assessment period ends21 November 2025

    Semester 2 contact information

    jonas.teupert@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 hours

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Further information

Last updated: 14 March 2025