German Honours Language (GERM40010)

HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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This subject consists of intensive language instruction which is particularly directed towards developing students' skills in writing academic German. Problems of German grammar occurring at a superior level of the language will be explored alongside a discussion of the technical aspects of scholarly writing in German. This subject is particularly useful for students who are preparing theses or longer essays in German.

Intended learning outcomes

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

  • Gain an understanding of writing conventions when preparing scholarly work in German
  • Gain superior level language skills in the German language and the capacity to apply them accurately when writing academic German.

Generic skills

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

  • Acquire skills in research, critical thinking and contextualising information
  • Develop skills in communicating knowledge intelligibly through oral presentations and essays in German.

Last updated: 4 March 2025