German Thesis Part 2 (GERM40017)

HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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Refer to GERM40016 German Thesis Part 1 for details.

Intended learning outcomes

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

  • Understand and apply the relevant research methods in their chosen field of German studies
  • Achieve the level of linguistic and methodological competency required for postgraduate studies in German
  • Demonstrate their ability to do guided research at Honours level.

Last updated: 11 April 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
GERM40016 German Thesis Part 1
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 25

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

GERM40015 German Thesis

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

Refer to GERM40016 German Thesis Part 1 for details.

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Assessment

Additional details

Refer to GERM40016 German Thesis Part 1 for details.

Last updated: 11 April 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    CoordinatorAndreas Dorrer
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursRefer to GERM40016 German Thesis Part 1 for details.
    Total time commitment340 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

    Dr Andreas Dorrer: andreas.dorrer@unimelb.edu.au

  • Semester 2
    CoordinatorHeather Benbow
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursRefer to GERM40016 German Thesis Part 1 for details.
    Total time commitment340 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

    Professor Heather Benbow: benbow@unimelb.edu.au

     

Time commitment details

Refer to GERM40016 German Thesis Part 1 for details.

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Additional delivery details

This is part of a 50 point thesis subject, continuing over two consecutive study periods.

Students are required to enrol in:

  • GERM40016 German Thesis Part 1 (25 points) and
  • GERM40017 German Thesis Part 2 (25 points), consecutively.

Students will receive a ‘CNT’ grade in the part 1 and results will be entered if and when both part 1 and 2 are completed.

For full information on the subject, please refer to the page for Part 1: GERM40016 German Thesis Part 1.

Last updated: 11 April 2025

Further information

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    Prescribed texts

    There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    Specialisation (formal)German Studies

Last updated: 11 April 2025