GRN2050

German Studies 5 ( 6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Christiane Weller

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: Component 1: A communicative course designed to further speaking and reading skills in German. The emphasis is on learning to use German correctly in discussing a variety of topics. Component 2: An examination of German culture from the late eighteenth to the early nineteenth century in a socio-historical context through the study of selected texts. This component will familiarise students with the key elements and main stages of the cultural history of the German-speaking region in this period.

Objectives: The aim of component 1 of this subject together with its sequel in semester 2 is 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. After completion of component 2 students should have gained a) a basic understanding of the main periods, styles, genres, intellectual preoccupations and socio-historical trends in German literature from the late eighteenth century to the early nineteenth century; b) the ability to recognise and analyse a variety of texts in accordance with the categories of genre, style and epoch; c) reading skills necessary to understand intermediate German; d) basic essay-writing skills and an ability 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% + Classpaper: 15% + Test (45 min.): 15% + Exam (1 hour): 20% + 4 homework exercises: 20% + Oral assessment: 10%

Contact Hours: 4 hours (1 x seminar and 3 x tutorials) per week

Prerequisites: GRN1040 or equivalent

Prohibitions: GRN1050, GRN1070, GRN1090, GRN2030, GRN2070, GRN2090, GRN3050