German Post-Inter Cultural Studies

Subject 126-006 (2009)

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Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 3 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
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Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
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Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
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Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Two 1.5-hour seminars per week
Total Time Commitment: 3 contact hours/week , 5.5 additional hours/week. Total of 8.5 hours per week.
Prerequisites: 126005; 126007 or equivalent
Corequisites: 126021; 126022
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Dr Heinz Leonhard Leo Kretzenbacher

Contact

Leo Kretzenbacher - Semester 1 - heinz@unimelb.edu.au

Alison Lewis - Semester 2 - lewisa@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview: This subject consists of area studies relating to aspects of modern German literature, linguistics, and cultural studies. Students choose two area studies options, including a range of representative texts, authors or approaches in key areas of German literature, linguistics and cultural studies from the Enlightenment to the present. Students should gain an introduction to two specialised fields in at least one of these areas. The subject aims to provide a broad understanding of the wider social literary or linguistic issues, concepts or methods involved in each field. On completion of the subject students should demonstrate a critical appreciation of the material covered as well as an appreciation of specialist language through the use of sophisticated oral and written German.
Objectives:
  • have gained an introduction to two specialized fields in at least one of the three core areas of modern German literature, linguistics, and cultural studies;
  • have gained a broad understanding of the wider social, literary or linguistic issues, concepts or methods involved in each of the fields;
  • have gained a critical appreciation of the subject matter in each of the fields chosen;
  • have gained an appreciation of specialist language in the fields of interest chosen through the use of sophisticated oral and written German.
  • have achieved a level of language competence required for admission into Advanced German 2 C.
Assessment: Two 2-hour examinations 50% each (during examination period) OR written work totalling 4000 words 100% (during the semester) OR a 2-hour examination (during examination period) and written work of 2000 words 50% each (during the semester).
Prescribed Texts:
Breadth Options:

This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.

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Generic Skills:
  • have developed written and oral communication skills as well as an understanding of the social, historical and cultural context of the topics under discussion.
Related Course(s): Diploma in Modern Languages (German)
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: German
German
German
German Major

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