German Cultural Studies B (GERM20003)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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This subject consists of sustained study of an aspect of German cultural studies, broadly defined. Students will study topics such as the literature, media, culture or history of German-speaking societies. The topics will be taught by subject matter experts in German and will vary from semester-to-semester. The subject aims to provide a broad understanding of German-speaking societies in the modern era, using specific topics. Students will develop an understanding of the topic, its contemporary or enduring relevance, as well as an appreciation of language structures and vocabulary needed to understand, analyse and discuss the topic in German.

Intended learning outcomes

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

  • Gain a deep insight into a specific topic in German Studies such as literature, cultural studies or cultural history
  • Gain a broad understanding of the themes, concepts or methods involved in studying the topic
  • Gain a critical appreciation of the subject matter including reading primary and secondary literature in both German and English
  • Acquire the linguistic structures and vocabulary appropriate to the topic sufficient to contribute to seminar discussion and class presentations.

Generic skills

At the completion of this subject, students should:

  • Be able to synthesise complex information in order to present summaries in verbal and written communication
  • Have acquired time management and planning skills through managing and organising workloads for reading, class preparation and assessment
  • 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: 4 April 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

A minimum of one of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
GERM10002 German 4
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
GERM10007 German 6
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
GERM10009 German 8
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
GERM20002 German 8
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
GERM20005 German 4
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
GERM20008 German 6
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
GERM30006 German 6
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
GERM30022 German 8
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

OR

If enrolling in German at The University of Melbourne for the first time, a result at least equivalent to German 4 from the online German Placement Test:

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Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
GERM30001 German Cultural Studies B
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: 4 April 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Written Task

  • 1000 words (total)
Week 625%

Written Task

  • 1000 words (total)
Week 1125%

Ten minute speaking task

  • 500 words (equivalent)
During semester10%

Written Task

  • 1500 words (total)
During the examination period40%
Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures.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: 4 April 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    CoordinatorBirgit Lang
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours36 hours: 3 hours per week, consisting of 1 x 1 hour seminar and 1 x 2 hour seminar per week
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025
    Last self-enrol date14 March 2025
    Census date31 March 2025
    Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025
    Assessment period ends27 June 2025

    Semester 1 contact information

    Professor Birgit Lang: langb@unimelb.edu.au 

Time commitment details

170 hours

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Last updated: 4 April 2025

Further information

Last updated: 4 April 2025