GRN2070

German Studies 7 ( 6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Christiane Weller

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: Component 1: This unit consists of a variety of learning activities associated with a variety of discourse forms dealing with a range of topics including Germany after unification, commitment, the future (wishes, dreams, happiness). 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: Component 1: German language. On successful completion of this subject and its sequel in semester 2, students should have consolidated and extended their competence in German. Students should acquire an extended range of vocabulary in the topic areas studied, to consolidate and improve their knowledge of grammatical aspects studied, increase their ability to apply this vocabulary and grammatical knowledge in discussion of, reporting on and writing in various modes about the topic areas studied. After completion of component 2 students should also have gained a) an overview 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 advanced German; d) essay-writing skills, an ability to engage in informed discussions of literature and 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: GRN1060

Prohibitions: GRN1070, GRN1090, GRN2030, GRN2050, GRN2090, GRN3050, GRN3070