GERM20001 German 7

University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

• Final exam 40%: mostly coursework
• About 3 class hours a week

Is GERM20001 hard?

GERM20001: About average. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Advanced German through myths old and new, read and watched in real texts and media, with more academic language.

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

GERM10007 or GERM20008 or GERM30006

• GERM10007 German 6
• GERM20008 German 6
• GERM30006 German 6

What it leads to

• GERM10009 German 8
• GERM20002 German 8
• GERM30002 German Cultural Studies C
• GERM30022 German 8

Can’t be taken together with

• GERM10008 German 7
• GERM30021 German 7

How it’s assessed

Projects 30%, Tests 30%, Final exam 40%

Student reviews and ratings

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Quick answers

When is GERM20001 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

What do I need before taking GERM20001?

Needs GERM10007 or GERM20008 or GERM30006.

Does GERM20001 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 GERM20001 have?

3 h a week in class

Can I take GERM20001 as breadth?

Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, 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, Bachelor of Science.

What can I take after GERM20001?

4 subjects need it first, for example GERM10009, GERM20002, GERM30002, GERM30022.

Can I rate GERM20001?

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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