GRN1415

Advanced language and literature 2, part 1

C Rigby

6 points - 5 hours per week - First semester - Clayton - Prerequisites: VCE (HSC group 1) German - Prohibitions: GRN1115, GRN1215, GRN1315, GRN1515, GRN1615 or GRN1030 or GRN1070 (pre-1997 codes)

Objectives The subject has two parts. Part 1: German language. On successful completion of this subject students should have consolidated and extended their competence in German. Students should acquire an extended range of vocabulary in the topic areas studied, to consolidate and improve their knowledge of grammatical aspects studied, increase their ability to apply this vocabulary and grammatical knowledge in discussion of, reporting on and writing in various modes about the topic areas studied. Students should have been enabled to expand their knowledge of German culture and society in the 20th century; to develop an understanding of the role of language and aesthetics in shaping social life in a German context; to enhance their ability to recognise and analyse different types of texts in terms of their internal structures and their functions in the contexts in which they were produced and received; to develop their German language skills in the areas of reading, listening, speaking and writing; to acquire skills in researching, both individually and collaboratively, and in presenting the results of their research and reflection in both written and verbal form.

Synopsis Part 1: German language. A variety of learning activities associated with a variety of discourse forms dealing with a range of topics including Germany after unification, commitment, the future (wishes, dreams, happiness). Assessment of students' level of achievement is done via short tests, some focusing on individual skills, eg speaking, some testing competence in a more integrated way, eg aural and reading comprehension leading to writing. through contact with a variety of texts requiring a variety of productive responses. Part 2: German literature, culture and society. The main trends in the literature and culture of the German speaking countries in the twentieth century, together with the study of selected literary texts.

Assessment Written (2500 words): 35% - Examinations (3 hours): 65%

Prescribed texts

Borchert W Draußen vor der Tür Rowohlt
Fulbrook M The divided nation: Fontana history of Germany 1918-1990 Fontana
Terrell P and others German-English English-German dictionary Collins
Vorderwülbecke A and Vorderwülbecke K Stufen 4 Deutsch Klett

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