German Studies Pre-Honours Program 2 - GERS3901
 
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  German and Russian Studies (School of Languages and Linguistics)
 
 
Course Outline: http://legacy.handbook.unsw.edu.au
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.125 (more info)
 
 
Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: 36 units of credit including 12 units of credit of German at credit level
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description


An advanced seminar on selected topics on the literature, culture, history, language and society of the German-speaking countries. Particular emphasis will be placed on research methodology and critical writing.

Learning Outcomes


On completion of this course, students should be able to:
  • Understand complex literary and academic texts in German
  • Analyse and critically discuss literary and academic texts in German
  • Develop skills in research methodology and critical writing.

Assessment


  • Essay (2000-3000 words) - 50%
  • Tutorial presentation/s - 40%
  • Participation - 10%