German Studies - GERSF13409
Stream Summary
Faculty: ARTSC - Faculty of Arts&Social Science
School: School of Humanities and Languages
Contact: hal@unsw.edu.au
Program: 3409 - Arts
Award(s):
Bachelor of Arts (Major)
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Stream Outline
THIS STREAM IS FOR STUDENTS COMMENCING FROM 2016.
German Studies at UNSW places special emphasis on integrating the study of social, historical and cultural developments in Germany with the teaching of practical language skills. This approach aims to enable you to achieve a high level of communicative competence in German while offering you a critical understanding of this fascinating modern European society. You will not only develop your knowledge of the German language, but also gain intercultural awareness and understanding of the Germany. Learning German will provide you with a privileged form of access to the cultural resources and complex patterns of life in Germany. Developing competence in German will have an important place in promoting relationships and mutual understanding between countries and peoples.
In the intermediate and advanced sequences you will complete some components of your sequence via cross-institutional study. You are responsible for enrolling yourself before the appropriate UNSW and partner university deadlines for cross-institutional enrolment, which fall well before the beginning of regular UNSW teaching periods. See Cross Institutional Study.
Each course of cross-institutional study requires approval from the German Studies convenor, with whom you must consult at an early stage to discuss your selection of courses. Once you have successfully complete German Studies courses cross-institutionally, you will have your results reported as transfer credits at UNSW, i.e. specific grades will not appear on your transcript.
If in a given semester you are unable to take appropriate courses cross-institutionally, you may be eligible to apply for an individual variation of your program.
Placement Information
If you have prior language knowledge you will need to take an online placement evaluation so that we can assess your skills and select an appropriate level of course for you. Information about the evaluation and additional course details can be found on the web at: hal.arts.unsw.edu.au
You will not be permitted to enrol in language courses that are too easy for you. If this occurs, you will be requested to change your enrolment.
If you are admitted in your first year of study to ARTS2510 or higher on the grounds of ability and/or previous study, such courses will be counted as Level 1 courses in terms of degree requirements.
German Studies at UNSW places special emphasis on integrating the study of social, historical and cultural developments in Germany with the teaching of practical language skills. This approach aims to enable you to achieve a high level of communicative competence in German while offering you a critical understanding of this fascinating modern European society. You will not only develop your knowledge of the German language, but also gain intercultural awareness and understanding of the Germany. Learning German will provide you with a privileged form of access to the cultural resources and complex patterns of life in Germany. Developing competence in German will have an important place in promoting relationships and mutual understanding between countries and peoples.
In the intermediate and advanced sequences you will complete some components of your sequence via cross-institutional study. You are responsible for enrolling yourself before the appropriate UNSW and partner university deadlines for cross-institutional enrolment, which fall well before the beginning of regular UNSW teaching periods. See Cross Institutional Study.
Each course of cross-institutional study requires approval from the German Studies convenor, with whom you must consult at an early stage to discuss your selection of courses. Once you have successfully complete German Studies courses cross-institutionally, you will have your results reported as transfer credits at UNSW, i.e. specific grades will not appear on your transcript.
If in a given semester you are unable to take appropriate courses cross-institutionally, you may be eligible to apply for an individual variation of your program.
Placement Information
If you have prior language knowledge you will need to take an online placement evaluation so that we can assess your skills and select an appropriate level of course for you. Information about the evaluation and additional course details can be found on the web at: hal.arts.unsw.edu.au
You will not be permitted to enrol in language courses that are too easy for you. If this occurs, you will be requested to change your enrolment.
If you are admitted in your first year of study to ARTS2510 or higher on the grounds of ability and/or previous study, such courses will be counted as Level 1 courses in terms of degree requirements.
Stream Learning Outcomes
You should achieve the following learning outcomes upon the successful completion of the stream:
- Use the German language with a level of fluency and understanding equivalent to an independent user as articulated in the Common European Framework
- Articulate a broad understanding of German-speaking society and culture, past and present
- Recognise linguistic and cultural diversity in order to examine and comprehend one’s own language and culture
Stream Structure
If you wish to gain a major stream in German Studies you must complete 60 units of credit in approved courses
Note: If you have achieved a higher level of study in a language course you are not permitted to study a lower level language course.
Note: If you have achieved a higher level of study in a language course you are not permitted to study a lower level language course.
Introductory Level
Level 1
You must complete the following Level 1 core courses:
- ARTS1510 Introductory German A (6 UOC)
- ARTS1511 Introductory German B (6 UOC)
Level 2
You must complete the following Level 2 core courses:
- ARTS2510 Intermediate German A (6 UOC)
- ARTS2511 Intermediate German B (6 UOC)
And 12 UOC from the appropriate upper-level European Studies offerings.
For example:
- ARTS2285 The Holocaust (6 UOC)
- ARTS2785 Europe's Age of Catastrophe (6 UOC)
- ARTS2788 Religion and Secularism (6 UOC)
- ARTS3295 Understanding Nazi Germany (6 UOC)
- ARTS3786 Confronting the Past (6 UOC)
- ARTS3787 European Modernity (6 UOC)
Level 3
You must complete the following Level 3 core courses:
- ARTS3510 Advanced German A (6 UOC)
- ARTS3511 Advanced German B (6 UOC)
- ARTS3780 Contemporary Germany (6 UOC)
And 6 UOC from the following:
Intermediate Level
Level 1
You must complete the following Level 1 core courses:
- ARTS2510 Intermediate German A (6 UOC)
- ARTS2511 Intermediate German B (6 UOC)
Level 2
You must complete the following Level 2 core courses:
- ARTS3510 Advanced German A (6 UOC)
- ARTS3511 Advanced German B (6 UOC)
And 12 UOC from the appropriate upper-level European Studies offerings.
For example:
- ARTS2285 The Holocaust (6 UOC)
- ARTS2785 Europe's Age of Catastrophe (6 UOC)
- ARTS2788 Religion and Secularism (6 UOC)
- ARTS3295 Understanding Nazi Germany (6 UOC)
- ARTS3786 Confronting the Past (6 UOC)
- ARTS3787 European Modernity (6 UOC)
Level 3
You must complete the following Level 3 core course:
- ARTS3780 Contemporary Germany (6 UOC)
And 6 UOC from the following:
And 12 UOC from the following:
- appropriate upper-level German Studies courses via cross-institutional study
- appropriate upper-level European Studies offerings
For example:
- ARTS2285 The Holocaust (6 UOC)
- ARTS2785 Europe's Age of Catastrophe (6 UOC)
- ARTS2788 Religion and Secularism (6 UOC)
- ARTS3295 Understanding Nazi Germany (6 UOC)
- ARTS3786 Confronting the Past (6 UOC)
- ARTS3787 European Modernity (6 UOC)
Advanced Level
Level 1
You must complete the following Level 1 core courses:
- ARTS3510 Advanced German A (6 UOC)
- ARTS3511 Advanced German B (6 UOC)
Level 2
You must complete the following Level 2 courses:
- 12 UOC from appropriate upper-level German Studies courses via cross-institutional study
- 12 UOC from the appropriate upper-level European Studies offerings.
For example:
- ARTS2285 The Holocaust (6 UOC)
- ARTS2785 Europe's Age of Catastrophe (6 UOC)
- ARTS2788 Religion and Secularism (6 UOC)
- ARTS3295 Understanding Nazi Germany (6 UOC)
- ARTS3786 Confronting the Past (6 UOC)
- ARTS3787 European Modernity (6 UOC)
Level 3
You must complete the following Level 3 core course:
- ARTS3780 Contemporary Germany (6 UOC)
And 6 UOC from the following:
And 12 UOC from the following:
- appropriate upper-level German Studies courses via cross-institutional study
- appropriate upper-level European Studies offerings
For example:
- ARTS3295 Understanding Nazi Germany (6 UOC)
- ARTS3786 Confronting the Past (6 UOC)
- ARTS3787 European Modernity (6 UOC)
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