Masters Qualifying in German with a research component*

• General information
• Entry requirements
• German literary studies
• German linguistics
• Studies abroad

General information

Program code: 1988 + Program fee: Local students -- HECS; international -- students $A13,500 pa
The program has two streams: German literary studies, and German linguistics. Candidates must complete a total of 48 points, unless they have not yet completed a unit equivalent to GNM4615 and GNM4625 during their undergraduate studies, they must enrol in one of the following core sequences (6 + 6 points):

Entry requirements

The pass degree of BA with results at least at credit level in the third part of a major sequence in German studies.
As per faculty policy, students who have completed level four units in German studies with results of at least credit level may be granted credit for a maximum of 24 points.

German literary studies

The following units, to a total of 24 points, are compulsory:

• GNM4335 Theory of literary criticism I: the theory (4 points)
• GNM4345 Theory and practice of literary criticism II: the practice (4 points)
• GNM4355 Research project in German literary studies (16 points)

In addition, two units (four points each) from the following are compulsory:

• GNM4415 Advanced German language 2, part 1
• GNM4425 Advanced German language 2, part 2
• GNM4515 Advanced German language 3, part 1
• GNM4525 Advanced German language 3, part 2
• GNM4615 Advanced German language 4, part 1
• GNM4625 Advanced German language 4, part 2

Finally, two units (eight points each) are to be chosen from the following:

• GNM4225 German literature and society in the 20^th century
• GNM4255 German drama, theatre and society
• GNM4265 Medieval language and literature
• GNM4275 The cultural critics
• GNM4375 Special reading course in German

German linguistics

The following units, to a total of 24 points, are compulsory:

• GNM4365 Research project in German linguistics (16 points)
• GNM4375 Special reading course in German (8 points)

In addition, two units (four points each) from the following are compulsory:

• GNM4415 Advanced German language 2, part 1
• GNM4425 Advanced German language 2, part 2
• GNM4515 Advanced German language 3, part 1
• GNM4525 Advanced German language 3, part 2
• GNM4615 Advanced German language 4, part 1
• GNM4625 Advanced German language 4, part 2

Finally, two units (eight points each) are to be chosen from the following:

• GNM4165 Language and society: sociolinguistics from a German language perspective
• GNM4175 German phonology and morphology
• GNM4185 German for business and trade

With the permission of the section, students may choose a relevant unit from cognate sections or centres.
With the permission of the section, masters qualifying students may complete a part of their program at a university in a German-speaking country. Students intending to do this are required to make early arrangements with the section.

Studies abroad

All graduate students are strongly encouraged to conduct a part of their studies in a German-speaking country. The section will assist in obtaining scholarships and has made arrangements with German universities enabling students to continue their courses under supervision and with a maximum of assistance.

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