GRN3425

Language core II

H Kreutz

4 points
* 3 hours per week
* Second semester
* Clayton
* Prerequisites: GRN3415
* Prohibitions: GRN3325, GRN3525 or GRN3625

Objectives This subject builds upon the skills and knowledge gained in GRN3415. Objectives of part 1 as for GRN3415. Part 2: German linguistics. Upon successful completion of this part of the course students should have a working knowledge of phonology and morphology and their application to Modern Standard German. Students should also have learned the basics of the history of the German language and of its genetic relationship with other languages of Europe and Asia.

Synopsis As for GRN2425. Part 1: Spoken and written German. Part 2: Introduction to German linguistics. Introduction to the theory of language as applied to German.

Assessment Written (1200 words): 30%
* Examinations (3 hours): 70%

Prescribed texts

Vorderwülbecke A and Vorderwülbecke K Stufen 4 Deutsch Klett
Wilkinson E M An introduction to linguistics for Australian students of German II (available from the department)