Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Languages & Cultures School
GRMN3110 is an advanced language course which consolidates and extends spoken and written fluency, and is a continuation of GRMN3020.
It has two major areas of study, both of which are conducted in German. These include a study of German language texts and films from North and South, East and West. This component presents a picture of diverse issues in German speaking countries in the 20th and 21st centuries. Different materials are used, such as excerpts from popular and biographical fiction, film, documentary, historical texts, and audio materials.ﾠ As well as revision, consolidation and refinement of key aspects of the German language.
Course requirements
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
GRMN3020 or GRMN2120
Course staff
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Public holidays:
Alternative arrangements for affected students will be announced through the Blackboard site.
Class allocation:
In order to optimise the student experience, it may be necessary to reallocate students to a different class from their first choice. Before this happens, every effort will be made to enable students to voluntarily change into an alternative class that is suitable. Please note: Teaching staff do not have access to the timetabling system to help with class allocation. Therefore, should you need
help with your timetable and/or allocation of classes, please ensure you email hass.mytimetable@uq.edu.au from your UQ student email account with the following details:
- Full name,
- Student ID, and
- the Course Code
Additional information and support can be found here.
Classes for this course will not be recorded.
Aims and outcomes
Skills in intercultural communication are constantly increasing in importance: a full appreciation of cultural differences is essential to understand global economic, social and political issues.ﾠ This applies to Germany in particular, as Germany is a major global agent in economics and culture. At every level of the German language program, you will
* extend your awareness and understanding of the nature of language and culture through studying the communicative systems of German as spoken in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
* acquire language-learning strategies designed to help you take charge of your own learning and communication.ﾠ While the courses in the German language program promote the development of all four macro skills (speaking, listening, writing and reading), proficiency in those skills is not expected to evolve at exactly the same rate or with the same degree of sophistication.
* develop effective communication and intercultural competence at increasingly sophisticated levels.ﾠ Independence is promoted by self-study and the scope to pursue selected areas of interest.ﾠ Creativity is fostered by generating oral and written analyses and commentaries as well as genuinely creative pieces.
* develop critical judgement as well as ethical and social understanding through the discussion of conflicting views related to contemporary topics.ﾠ At the advanced levels of German, the refinement of language skills is conjoined with an appreciation of Germanic Studies (Germanistik).ﾠ Germanic Studies is a discipline which applies methods from the Humanities, e.g. Literary Studies, Cultural Studies, Film Studies, Media Studies and others in a specifically German context.ﾠ Such in-depth knowledge of the field of study, in combination with a sophisticated command of German, serves as a stepping stone to postgraduate studies.
* in GRMN3110 you will specifically develop the ability to conve
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
have developed your written, aural and oral language skills to a standard that allows you to continue your studies in GRMN3120.
LO2.
have developed insights into linguistic and cultural developments in German-speaking countries.
LO3.
Additional emphasis is placed on presenting, formulating and expressing your views.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Essay/ Critique, Reflection, Translation/ Interpretation, Tutorial/ Problem Set |
Blog
|
40% |
19/03/2025 - 13/06/2025 |
| Essay/ Critique, Examination |
Essay
|
40% |
7/05/2025 12:00 pm
Will be written in class in Week 10, Wednesday from 12 pm, duration 90 min. |
| Performance, Presentation, Role play/ Simulation, Translation/ Interpretation, Tutorial/ Problem Set |
Debate
|
20% |
18/06/2025 3:00 pm
Exam Week 2 |
Assessment details
Blog
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Essay/ Critique, Reflection, Translation/ Interpretation, Tutorial/ Problem Set
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
19/03/2025 - 13/06/2025
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03
Task description
Blog entries start in Week 4 and comprise responses in German to a set question. 8 Blogs are to be competed by Week 13. This is followed by a revision period, with submission scheduled by the final due date in the first week of the exam period. Each entry needs to be of a minimum of 200 words in German, with a word count.
The assessment considers content (originality, clarity and consistency in the development of the ideas, conclusiveness, sources) and the appropriate use of vocabulary, grammar, orthography and punctuation. Marks may be subtracted if the required word length is not met or for belated postings.
STATEMENT ON AI & MT
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
From Week 4 on the blog in Blackboard.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Maximum extension length allows assessors to give timely feedback before subsequent tasks are due.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Essay
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique, Examination
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
7/05/2025 12:00 pm
Will be written in class in Week 10, Wednesday from 12 pm, duration 90 min.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03
Task description
An essay of 650 words in German, on one topic from a selection of set topics based on the reading texts and films in the course.
STATEMENT ON AI & MT
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Exam details
| Planning time | no planning time minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
In class, on paper.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Debate
- Identity Verified
- Team or group-based
- In-person
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Performance, Presentation, Role play/ Simulation, Translation/ Interpretation, Tutorial/ Problem Set
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
18/06/2025 3:00 pm
Exam Week 2
- Other conditions
- Student specific.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03
Task description
Group discussion (or debate) in German, on a topic developed in class, with in-class preparation. This assessment item is given a mark out of 20. Typically, in a group of 4 students, each student has approx. 3 minutes of speaking time.
STATEMENT ON AI & MT
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
This is an end of semester assessment during exam period. Approved extensions will be rescheduled based on assessors' availability.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 24 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Student has extreme difficulty understanding, and making her/himself understood in, spoken and written German. |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Student has considerable difficulty understanding, and making her/himself understood in, spoken and written German. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: Student has difficulty understanding, and making her/himself understood in, spoken and written German. |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Student can understand, and make her/himself understood in, spoken and written German. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Student can understand, and make her/himself understood in, spoken and written German, and performs at a high standard. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Student can process information in written German fully and accurately, and can write and speak German with grammatical accuracy, appropriate vocabulary, conversational fluency and/or good pronunciation. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Student can consistently process information in spoken and written German fully and accurately, and can consistently speak and write German with grammatical accuracy, appropriate vocabulary, conversational fluency and/or good pronunciation. |
Additional course grading information
Marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the ‘Assessment’ folder in Blackboard for this course.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
Materials will be made available on Blackboard.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 13 |
Tutorial |
Lecture on Cultural and Linguistic Background Cultural and Linguistic Background (Contact) Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Tutorial |
Linguistic, Historical and Literary Issues Lingustic, Historical and Literary Issues (Group Work) Readings Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
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Tutorial |
Class and Small Group Discussion Class and Small Group Discussion (Discussion) Readings Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Policies and procedures
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- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
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