Monash University Handbook 2011 Postgraduate - Unit

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Synopsis

A program of directed reading in German language texts especially relevant to the thesis topic. APG6728 provides doctoral candidates researching in comparative literature or critical theory with the appropriate language skills to read texts in the original German. Students usually participate in an appropriate German language class (normally ATS1095 - see the Arts undergraduate handbook) for practical language acquisition.

Objectives

1. To enable students to improve their level of fluency in German language to a level where they are able to read German literary or critical texts in the original language.
2. To complete a programme of directed reading in German language texts especially relevant to the student's thesis topic.
3. Other objectives as specified for the appropriate German language class.

Assessment

Two essays (3000 words each): 50%
Other assessment as specified for the appropriate German language unit: 50%

Chief examiner(s)

Kate Rigby

Contact hours

7 hours per week