GRN4415

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

Leader: Anna Deumert

Offered:
Not offered in 2006.

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: Students will be introduced to some important issues and debates in contemporary German intellectual life through a series of articles and extracts by prominent German-speaking intellectuals, such as Hans-Magnus Enzensberger, Jurgen Habermas, Niklas Luhmann, Ulrich Beck and others. See full text at: http://arts.monash.edu.au/german

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: GRN3325 or equivalent

Prohibitions: GRN4515, GRN4615