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German 9 (GERM30003)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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In this subject students will deepen their linguistic and cultural literacy in German through investigating the relationship between language, the self and identity in the German-speaking world. It familiarises students with examples of historical thinkers such as Sigmund Freud and engages with relevant contemporary debates in the German-speaking world, for example the representation of genders and sexualities in German-speaking language and societies.

Intended learning outcomes

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

  • Cultivate the ability to interpret messages independently at all levels of language use including those occurring in a variety of audio visual and digital media and individual and group spoken forms
  • Develop a refined use of idiomatic and conversational forms and the capacity to use them freely in intercultural discourse
  • Develop a level of proficiency in written structures of sophisticated complexity and the capacity to command their use freely and confidently in intercultural discourse

Generic skills

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

  • Acquire public speaking skills and confidence in self-expression
  • Use research skills to find information from various sources, including dictionary, library, the internet and interviewing people
  • Gain an understanding of social, political, historical and cultural contexts as they relate to the German-speaking world
  • Finesse intercultural competency and developed an international awareness/openness to the world as well as critical self-awareness.

Last updated: 6 November 2025