GRN4166

German Language and Society: Research Project (12 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Heinz Kreutz

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: Students completing this subject will have achieved an understanding of the link between the German language and society at different levels of societal organisation; consolidated and reinforced their understanding of the role the German language plays in modern German society; become able to discuss at an abstract level, using current sociolinguistic theories, the role of the German language as a mirror of cotemporary German speaking societies; developed the ability to translate theoretical concepts into applied research activities; applied their sociolinguistic insights into the workings of the German language to their own language learning process; engaged in sociolinguistic research into the German language by developing, conducting and writing up a research report using methods of data collection, calibration, analysis and interpretation.

Assessment: Archival work and library exercise (1000 words): 10% + Data collection exercise (1200 words): 15% + Data analysis (1200 words): 15% + Class paper (600 words): 15% + Research essay (5000 words): 45%

Contact Hours: 3 hours (1 x lecture and 2 x seminars) per week

Prerequisites: GRN3165

Corequisites: At least one of German level 4 core units GRN4265, GRN4275, GRN4355, GRN4385.