GERM10009 German 8
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 40%: mostly coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
Is GERM10009 hard?
GERM10009: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: First-year subject. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Advanced German through the theme of war: how wars shaped German-speaking societies and the writers and artists who responded.
After it you can
- Discuss social and cultural topics in German
- Read and write longer German texts
- Give a clear presentation in German
What you need first
(GERM10008 or GERM20001 or GERM30021) or a language placement test
What it leads to
- GERM20003 German Cultural Studies B
- GERM20009 German 9
- GERM30002 German Cultural Studies C
- GERM30003 German 9
Can’t be taken together with
How it’s assessed
Projects 30%, Tests 30%, Final exam 40%
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Quick answers
- When is GERM10009 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking GERM10009?
- Needs (GERM10008 or GERM20001 or GERM30021) or a language placement test.
- Does GERM10009 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 40% of the mark. Assessment: Projects 30%, Tests 30%, Final exam 40%.
- How many class hours a week does GERM10009 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take GERM10009 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.
- What can I take after GERM10009?
- 4 subjects need it first, for example GERM20003, GERM20009, GERM30002, GERM30003.
- Can I rate GERM10009?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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