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German Language 3A
UndergraduateUNE-GRMN3072025
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Start dates
- 24 Feb 2025
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
German Language 3A
About this subject
Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- demonstrate accuracy in listening and reading skills in German language at an upper-intermediate level;
- demonstrate increased accuracy in speaking and writing skills in German language at an upper-intermediate level;
- communicate autonomously in German at an upper-intermediate level with depth and critical insight on various topics and aspects of German society and culture;
- apply depth of knowledge of German cultural and social norms and German society through communicative outputs; and
- use well-developed cognitive skills to analyse and synthesise information when communicating at an upper-intermediate level.
- Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.
Building upon your knowledge from GRMN202, this subject will further enhance your confidence in your German language skills. You will develop your competence in reading, writing, understanding and speaking German at an upper-intermediate to advanced level. While continuing to strengthen communicative competence in spoken German, equal focus will be given to grammar and composition skills for written language. Your ability to appreciate cultural products of German speaking societies will also be further enhanced. Pursue your goal of becoming a confident communicator in a second language and future proof your career in a global economy where over 130 million people speak German.
Assessment 1: Portfolio A. 2000 words (equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5;
Assessment 2: Portfolio B. 2000 words (equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5;
Assessment 3: Online Quizzes (4 online quizzes (each worth 5%)).1000 words (equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 4;- Assessment 1 - Portfolio A - 2000 words (equivalent). A collection of learner-centred, personally relevant tasks and activites that foster receptive and/or productive language skills. (40%)
- Assessment 2 - Portfolio B - 2000 words (equivalent). A collective of learner-centred, personally relevant tasks and activities that foster receptive and/or productive language skills. (40%)
- Assessment 3 - Online Quizzes (4 online quizzes (each worth 5%)) Covering vocabulary, grammar, listening/reading comprehension.1000 words (equivalent). (20%)
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Elective
- UNE-MDL-DIP-2025 - Diploma in Modern Languages
Prior study
You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or currently be enrolled in the following subject(s) in a prior study period; or enrol in the following subject(s) to study prior to this subject:
Please note that your enrolment in this subject is conditional on successful completion of these prerequisite subject(s). If you study the prerequisite subject(s) in the study period immediately prior to studying this subject, your result for the prerequisite subject(s) will not be finalised prior to the close of enrolment. In this situation, should you not complete your prerequisite subject(s) successfully you should not continue with your enrolment in this subject. If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite subject(s) and believe you may not complete these all successfully, it is your responsibility to reschedule your study of this subject to give you time to re-attempt the prerequisite subject(s).
Others
To enrol in this subject you will need to pass the Prerequisite/s. Please note as UNE results are released after the close of enrolment date, your enrolment into this subject will be withdrawn if you do not pass the prerequisite subject/s.
First language (German) speakers may not enrol in German language units except when required for (school) teaching accreditation in Australian states and territories.
Additional requirements
- Attendance requirements - There is a non-mandatory 2 day intensive school for this subject which students may choose to attend. The Intensive School will be held at the UNE Sydney campus in Parramatta, NSW if sufficient students commit by the date specified by the Unit Coordinator. Dates for this intensive school to be advised.
- Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media). Headset, including microphone (highly recommended). Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
- Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
- Travel requirements - Travel may be required to attend the non-mandatory Intensive School for this subject.
- Other requirements -
Textbook requirements:
Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.
Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.
Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
UndergraduateUNE-MDL-DIP