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Advanced German Language 3 (GRMN3110)

Study period
Sem 1 2025
Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person

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

Course coordinator

Lecturer

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
  • Online
40%

19/03/2025 - 13/06/2025

Essay/ Critique, Examination Essay
  • Identity Verified
  • In-person
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
  • Identity Verified
  • Team or group-based
  • In-person
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.

See the conditions definitions

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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Multiple weeks

From Week 1 To Week 13
(24 Feb - 01 Jun)

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

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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