Course code: 1988 + Mid-year entry available with the
approval of the course coordinator + 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time +
On-campus (Clayton)
Course coordinator: Christiane Weller
The
program has two streams: German literary studies, and German linguistics.
On completion of the program, students should be able to demonstrate an
increased competence in spoken and written German; an increased awareness of
the intercultural dimension of history, politics and intellectual life in
German-speaking countries, and their relationship to the world and especially
to Australia; advanced knowledge of and skills in applying modern lingusitic or
literary theories and critical methodologies; advanced knowledge in select
areas of German literature and linguistics; an ability to work independently
with resources available in the libraries and archives and through electronic
media; an ability for sustained scholarship by developing a coherent argument
supported by evidence; an ability to present ideas and arguments clearly and
with high standards of presentation; and uncompromising scholarly ethics.
A bachelors degree with results at least at credit level in the third part of a major sequence in German studies.
Candidates must complete a total of 48 points of fourth-year level units, including a research project.
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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