GRN2055

Reading German texts I

C Rigby

4 points
* 2 hours per week
* First semester
* Clayton, Peninsula and Berwick
* Prerequisites: GRN1125 or GRN1040 (pre-1997 code)
* Corequisites: GRN2215

Objectives Upon successful completion of this subject students should have developed a basic understanding of the process of written, and especially literary communication: the ability to recognise a variety of literary genres and modes of discourse (eg short-story, poem, song, anecdote, parable, biography); an understanding of certain aspects of postwar German culture and society and an enhanced awareness of cultural differences; improved German reading skills and a more extensive German vocabulary; the ability to summarise and engage in simple discussion of German texts in German.

Synopsis A reading course with both a critical and creative dimension which encourages an intercultural perspective on the texts. The subject introduces students to a variety of German literary texts and discourse forms, primarily from the postwar period. The texts are arranged thematically under the headings `language', `life-stories' and `love'. There will be opportunity for partner-work and small group-work, as well as larger group discussion. The language of tuition will be German.

Assessment Written (1500 words): 40%
* Examinations (2 hours): 60%

Prescribed texts

Handouts available from department

GRN2055

Reading German texts 1

C Rigby

4 points
* 2 hours per week
* First semester
* Berwick
* Prerequisites: GRN1040 if done prior to 1997, otherwise GRN1125
* Corequisites: GRN2215

Objectives Upon successful completion of this subject students should have developed a basic understanding of the process of written, and especially literary communication; the ability to recognise a variety of literary genres and modes of discourse (eg short-story, poem, song, anecdote, parable, biography); an understanding of certain aspects of postwar German culture and society and an enhanced awareness of cultural differences; improved German reading skills and a more extensive German vocabulary; the ability to summarise and engage in simple discussion of German texts in German.

Synopsis A reading course with both a critical and creative dimension which encourages an intercultural perspective on the texts. The subject introduces students to a variety of German literary texts and discourse forms, primarily from the postwar period. The texts are arranged thematically under the headings `language;, `life-stories' and `love'. There will be opportunity for partner-work and small group-work, as well as larger group discussion. The language of tuition will be German.

Assessment Written (1500 words): 40%
* Examinations (2 hours): 60%

Prescribed texts

Handouts available from department