The Advanced German Studies Minor is aimed at students who already have an advanced language competence. The objective is that students develop a critical understanding of German-speaking cultures whilst continuing to improve their fluency in the language, in reading and listening comprehension as well as oral and written expression. Students can choose from courses in German language, literature, society and cultural studies, including (but not limited to) film, performance, gender, and Black German studies.
German is the most commonly spoken first language in the European Union. With a rich literary and philosophical heritage, German is a language of culture, science, technology, trade and international relations. This role has increased since Germany's reunification with Germany playing a leading role in European politics. Its capital Berlin boasts a dynamic art scene and has become a centre of global youth culture and the arts.
Learning Outcomes
- express viewpoints and develop arguments confidently in German, incorporating complex sentence structures. Students can expect to achieve approximately B2 level or higher of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages);
- use the language for academic purposes, e.g. essay writing with referencing, class presentations, and research related to the German language and associated cultures;
- read, understand, and critically analyse German literary texts, films, and a range of print, visual and digital media in the context of German-speaking cultures;
- demonstrate an understanding of the modern history of the German-speaking countries; and
- demonstrate intercultural awareness.
Relevant Degrees
Requirements
The Advanced German Studies Minor requires the completion of 24 units of courses from the following lists, which must consist of:
A maximum of 18 units from completion of courses from the following list:
GERM3102 Intermediate German Studies II
GERM3103 Advanced German Studies I
GERM3104 Advanced German Studies II
A maximum of 18 units from completion of courses from the following list:
GERM2114 German Cultural Studies*
GERM3051 Special Topics in German Literature and Culture*
GERM3114 German Cultural Studies Advanced*
*These upper-level thematic courses may each be taken multiple times, as they are offered with different topics in different semesters. Sample topics include Performance Studies, Black Germany, Germans and Indigenous Cultures, Gender in German Culture, German Film since the Wall, Berlin Stories, Contemporary German Society
A maximum of 12 units from completion of courses from the following list:
HIST2226 Nazi Germany
LING2013 Teaching Languages
LING2029 Assessing Languages
LING3101 Second Language Acquisition
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