GRN3080

German Studies 8 (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Ana Deumert

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: Component 1: By the end of this semester, students should have acquired the knowledge and skills as outlined in the objectives for first semester. Component 2: After completion of this component, students should have a) gained an understanding of how intellectual life and cultural discourses in the 2nd half of the 20th century evolved under the specific post-war conditions in German-speaking societies, b) developed appreciation of the artistic and intellectual achievements during this process c) achieved the ability to recognise styles, genres, intellectual preoccupations in their socio-historical contexts, and d) improved their oral and writing skills to engage in informed discussion of German culture, using appropriate terminology and applying the range of language skills pertinent to component 1.

Assessment: Essay (1000 words): 20% + Class paper: 15% + Test (45 min.): 15% + Exam (1 hour): 20% + 4 homework exercises: 20% + Oral assessment: 10%

Contact Hours: 4 hours (2 x seminars and 2 x tutorials) per week

Prerequisites: GRN3070 or equivalent

Prohibitions: GRN1080, GRN1100, GRN2080, GRN2100, GRN3060, GRN3100