GERM 3211 - Advanced German A
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code GERM 3211 Course Advanced German A Coordinating Unit European Languages, and Linguistics Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 4 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites GERM 3204 Assessment Written response, Oral Presentation, Minor research project, Grammar assignment/homework, Major research project Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Stefan Hajduk
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will demonstrate:
1. a critical understanding of important aspects of German history and culture and the improved linguistic skills to deal with their representation in different media (textual, visual)
2. the linguistic ability to identify, analyse, and evaluate cultural artefacts within their social, political and historical context of industrialisation, imperialism, and colonialism.
3. a deeper understanding of the processes of the generating and translation of meaning in the use of German for describing and analysing textual and visual materials
4. the ability to extract, synthesise and critically evaluate information from German primary and secondary sources in digital databases and libraries relating to course topics
5. the ability to work independently and cooperatively to explore issues and questions raised by texts and visual materials treated in the course and generate their own ideas
6. the ability to communicate information, ideas and arguments about topics treated in the course cogently, coherently, and with a degree of fluency and sophistication in German on the level C1 of the Common European Framework for Languages
7. the ability to identify ethical, social and literary issues relating topics treated in the course and assess their broader implications including transcultural perspectives
8. the knowledge base & analytical skills for further study & research in German Studies & the intercultural understanding desirable for students wanting to travel, work or study in Germany and EuropeUniversity Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1, 2, 3, 4 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
5, 6 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
6, 8 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
2, 6, 7, 8 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
4 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
see Course Guide at the beginning of the semesterRecommended Resources
You are strongly advised to purchase the grammar reference Dreyer, Schmitt. Lehr- und Arbeitsbuch der deutschen Grammatik aktuell (Hueber).
Students should ensure that they have access to a good German dictionary. Check this site to see what is available:
http://www.germanprofessor.org/dictionaries/
Before the start of the semester students will be informed about required and recommended resources via MyUni and in the Course Guide.Online Learning
On MyUni you will be provided with a number of Links to videos and a Select Bibliography for the lecture, which gives an idea of the broader research field. Some of these texts are available through the Barr Smith Library. You are not expected to read all these texts listed, but are invited to explore the topic in more depth by using them in addition to your online search for relevant materials. Furthermore, on MyUni you will also find the weekly updated program with reading homework, further online materials, as well the access to the course discussion group, journals and blogs. Please check regularly also the week folders, ‘course materials’ and ‘course information’. Lecture materials and recordings on ECHO 360 as well as resources such as announcements, discussion boards or external web-links will be available on MyUni.
For a more general list of online resources click on Library Resource Guides https://libguides.adelaide.edu.au/c.php?g=917348&p=6614218 and ‘How do I…’ https://libguides.adelaide.edu.au/home?b=p&group_id=17530
Humanties: https://libguides.adelaide.edu.au/Humanitiesportal
For an introduction to often used terms in literary theory and analysis see the German website (still in progress) “LiGo Literaturwissensachaftliche Grundbegriffe online”, especially the exercises as well as the glossary for various genres: http://www.li-go.de/definitionsansicht/glossar.html -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The modes of teaching and learning employed in the course are largely classroom-based and face-to-face.
Students attend one lecture, one grammar tutorial and one seminar per week. The exposure to language and the training of listening, reading, speaking and writing will be embedded in the thematic framework of a particular historical epoch.
Students are encouraged to take personal responsibility for their learning through:
1) independent personal study
2) independent e-learning
3) online access to other resourcesWorkload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements. Below are the hours per week and per semester students are expected to devote to their German studies in Advanced German:
Hours per week Total hours
1 X 1-hour lecture 12 hours per semester
1 X 2-hour seminar
1 X 1-hour grammar 12 hours per semester
12 hours per semester
3 hours preparation for contact hours 36 hours per semester
2 hours reading (or as required) 24 hours per semester
5 hours research for presentation & assignments 60 hours per semester
TOTAL = 156 hours per semesterLearning Activities Summary
A detailed course outline will be provided at the beginning of the semester.Specific Course Requirements
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
1 Written responses
2 oral presentation
3 Minor research project
4 Grammar Assignment/homework
5 Major research projectAssessment Detail
No information currently available.
Submission
No information currently available.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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