Graduate Diploma in Arts (German)

Course 069-GR (2008)

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Year and Campus: 2008
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate

Contact

Graduate Enquiries, Arts & Music Student Centre Rm 104 (Ground Floor) Old Arts Building Tel: +61 3 8344 5321/+61 3 8344 6395 Fax: +61 3 9347 0424 Email: arts-gradstudies@unimelb.edu.au
Course Overview:

The graduate diploma is similar to an undergraduate major and offers a comprehensive program in German studies. The course is suitable for general interest or professional development purposes and does not require a research project or thesis. Graduates are provided with a pathway to higher degree study and may qualify for entry, if they receive approval from the Head of Section, to the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts.

Course coordinator:
Associate Professor Alison Lewis
School of Languages and Linguistics
Email: lewisa@unimelb.edu.au

Objectives:

Students who complete the graduate diploma should:

  • demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of issues and themes in the field of German studies;
  • attain a level of proficiency in written and spoken German that is commensurate with their entry level of German.
  • acquire the ability to comprehend written and spoken German messages of a moderate to high level of complexity occurring in a variety of multimedia approaches, depending on entry levels of competence;
  • develop a conceptual understanding of language use through a study of functions and grammar;
  • demonstrate an independent approach to learning and knowledge that uses rigorous methods of enquiry and appropriate theories and methodologies that are applied with intellectual honesty and a respect for ethical values;
  • be able to apply critical and analytical skills and methods to the identification and resolutions of problems within a particular area of study.
Course Structure & Available Subjects:
  • a combination of compulsory and elective subjects

Students may choose from three options available in the Graduate Diploma (see below). Those who have completed previous study of the language will normally commence at a higher level, subject to approval by the course coordinator.

Option One

  • Compulsory subjects I & II
  • 3 elective subjects

Total 100 points - subjects are 12.5 points each, unless indicated otherwise.

Option Two

For candidates with four or five years of high school German (or equivalent)

  • Compulsory subjects I & II
  • 3 elective subjects

Total 100 points - subjects are 12.5 points each, unless indicated otherwise.

Option Three

Candidates with a minimum of VCE German (or equivalent) must undertake the following subjects. The course must include one language sequence relevant to the candidate's initial level of linguistic competence (to be tested by course coordinator prior to enrolment).

  • a combination of one sequence (I, II or III) of compulsory and elective subjects
Total 100 points - subjects are 12.5 points each, unless indicated otherwise.
Subject Options:
Option One

Compulsory subjects I
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

Compulsory subjects II
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

Elective subjects
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2008
12.500
Semester 1
12.50
Not offered in 2008
12.500
Not offered in 2008
12.500

Note: Elective subjects require the approval of the course coordinator.

Option Two

Compulsory subjects I
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

Compulsory subjects II
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50

Elective subjects
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2008
12.500
Semester 1
12.50
Not offered in 2008
12.500
Not offered in 2008
12.500

Note: Elective subjects require the approval of the course coordinator.

Option Three

Sequence I

five compulsory subjects
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50

Three elective subjects

Refer to elective subjects listed under sequence III

Sequence II

six compulsory subjects
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50

Two elective subjects

Refer to elective subjects listed under sequence III

Sequence III

Three compulsory subjects
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50

Five elective subjects
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2008
12.500
Semester 1
12.50
Not offered in 2008
12.500
Not offered in 2008
12.500

Note: Elective subjects require the approval of the course coordinator.

Students undertaking Option Three II or III, who wish to enrol in the Postgraduate Diploma should seek advice from the course coordinator or a Faculty course adviser regarding an appropriate enrolment.

Entry Requirements:

The minimum entry requirement is:

  • an undergraduate degree in any discipline.
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability
Graduate Attributes: None
Links to further information: http://www.grs.unimelb.edu.au/
Notes: Students who have completed the Intensive Beginners German course are able to complete the Graduate Diploma over one year

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