GERM 3224 - German IIIB: Culture
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2022
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code GERM 3224 Course German IIIB: Culture Coordinating Unit German Studies Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites GERM 3203 or GERM 3223 or its equivalent Assessment Oral presentation, Minor research assignment, Written response & participation, Major research assignment Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Stefan Hajduk
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students:
1) will have a greater knowledge of German history and culture from the nineteenth century to the present
2) will be able to extract, synthesise and critically evaluate information from primary and secondary sources relating to topics treated in the course
3) will have the ability to work independently and cooperatively to further their understanding of German society, culture and language
4) will be able to communicate information, ideas and arguments about topics treated in the course cogently and coherently in German
5) be able to identify ethical, social and cultural issues raised by the texts and interpret them within their social and cultural context
6) will have a very good basis for futher study and research in German Studies, and for travel, study or work in a German-speaking environmentUniversity 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, 3 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.
2, 3, 5 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.
3, 4 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.
1-6 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.
5 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
There will be a reader for this course that can be purchased from Image & Copy at the beginning of the semester.Recommended Resources
A list of recommended references will be provided in the detailed Course Outline that students receive at the beginning of the semester. Additional references will be provided in the course of the semester where relevant.Online Learning
For a list of online resources click on Library – Resource Guides – German Studies Resources. Lecture materials will be available online via MyUni. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The modes of teaching and learning employed in the course are largely classroom-based and face-to-face.
The lecture is (prerecorded) online:
1) A lecture giving an introduction to the history of German Culture particularly to the role of the Faust myth in the European context.
2) A two-hour seminar will have the concerted textual work at the centre of attention and include small group as well as individual discovery activities in media like film, theatre, music, painting. Week by week a number of determined text passage(s) of Faust are read as homework and then analysed, explained and interpreted in class.
3) Students are encouraged to take personal responsibility for their learning through:
independent personal study
independent computer-based learning
online access to lecture materials and other resourcesWorkload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
1x1-hour lecture per week = 12 hours per semester 1x2-hour seminar per week = 24 hours per semester 2 hours preparation for seminar per week = 24 hours per semester 3 hours reading/viewing per week = 36 hours per semester 5 hours research for presentation & assignments = 60 hours per semester = 156 hours per semester Learning Activities Summary
Students will be provided with a detailed course outline at the beginning of the semester.Specific Course Requirements
Hurdle requirement
Students who do not meet the following requirement will be awarded a grade of Fail for the course:
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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
Seminar presentation, written responses & seminar participation, minor research project, major research project.Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Course learning Outcome/s Participation/preparation
Written responsesFormative & Summative 15% 1, 4, 5, 6 Oral Presentation Summative 20% 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Minor Research Project Formative & Summative 25% 1, 2, 3, , 4, 5 Major Reasearch Project Summative 40% 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Assessment Related Requirements
Lecture – students are expected to attend all classes, but if they are unable to attend the lecture, it is students’ responsibility to contact their lecturer or course coordinator about their absence and to ensure that they get any material that may have been handed out in the lecture missed. Students who require alternative arrangements for assessment or extensions for assignments must notify staff before the due date and must provide evidence that they have legitimate medical or compassionate grounds for their request.
Seminar – Participation in the seminar is obligatory. You should provide a reason if you are going to be absent.Assessment Detail
Seminar:
The oral presentation gives students the opportunity to explore a topic they are interested in and also to practise presenting
material in a different format. The presentation should be approx. 10 minutes long and directly related to the themes of the seminar. Material should be provided in a way that makes it accessible and interesting toother members of the seminar.
Like the oral presentation, the minor research assignment gives the students the opportunity to explore a topic in more detail and practise presenting the material in a writen format in German. It should be correctly referenced, have a clear structure and be presented in an appropriate register.
Participation is based on preparation of the week’s material and participation i.e. active contribution and engagement with
other members of the group. Shorter written responses give students the opportunity to respond to issues raised in the seminar and develop their language skills in German.
The major research assignment is the major summative assessment for this course. It is designed to enable students to explore a particular topic in more depth. Students will be assessed on their knowledge of the topic, their critical engagement with secondary sources on the topic and their ability to develop and express their own point of view.
Submission
Details will be provided in the Course Profile.
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 Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
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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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