Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
This unit uses the discussion and analysis of recent German cultural productions such as advertisements, film, literature and music as the basis for language acquisition. Class discussion focuses mainly on the examination of contemporary film as well as of other visual art and culture, on their links to current sociopolitical issues and their connections to wider cultural phenomena. This research-intensive part of the unit covers a broad range of historical and theoretical issues. The language component fosters and deepens the knowledge of contemporary German language usage and reinforces grammatical structures by utilising materials from the lecture. The unit consolidates and improves the language ability of learners of German at an intermediate level with a research-intensive approach. It also develops cultural and linguistic awareness and improves students' communication skills and knowledge of and about language, in the target language as well as in English.
Students gain an increased level of competency in all four macro skills—listening to, speaking, reading and writing German corresponding to Levels A2/B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (Gemeinsamer Europaischer Referenzrahmen). Students develop an increased awareness of intercultural understanding and of language learning, as well as research skills and communication strategies and increased awareness of how languages work in general.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 2 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Details for undergraduate courses
- Level 2 core unit in the GRMNB German Studies major sequence
- Level 2 elective
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) demonstrate an increased level of competency in all four macro skills—listening to, speaking, reading and writing German corresponding to Levels A2/B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (Gemeinsamer Europaischer Referenzrahmen) and (2) demonstrate an increased awareness of intercultural understanding and language learning, as well as research skills and communication strategies.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) tests and quizzes; (2) written assignments; and (3) oral tasks. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Dale Adams
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- GRMN2403 German Studies 3
- Incompatibility
- GRMN2204 German Intermediate II
- Contact hours
- Seminar: 2 hours per week
language class: 1 hour per week
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.