The German Language & Culture Minor is aimed at students developing proficiency in the German language as well as a critical understanding of the German-speaking cultures. The Minor includes courses in German language, linguistics, literature, society and cultural studies, including film and gender studies. The exact sequence of courses depends on students' language proficiency when beginning with the minor. Language level placement tests are held prior to commencement.
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: “Berlin ist cool!”
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:- use the language in a range of contexts;
- demonstrate a sound understanding of the structure and uses of German. Students can expect to achieve approximately the B1 level or higher of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages);
- read, understand, and analyse German literary texts, films, and a range of print, visual and digital media in the context of German-speaking cultures;
- demonstrate a basic understanding of the modern history of the German-speaking countries; and
- demonstrate intercultural awareness
Relevant Degrees
Requirements
This minor requires the completion of 24 units from the following lists, which must consist of:
A minimum of 6 units from completion of courses from the following list:
GERM2104 German Studies: Continuing German 2
GERM2105 German Studies: Intermediate German 1
GERM3106 German Studies: Intermediate German 2
A maximum of 18 units from completion of courses from the following list:
GERM1021 German Studies: Introduction to German 1
GERM1022 German Studies: Introduction to German 2
GERM2020 Contemporary German Society
GERM2048 Spoken Interaction in German: Theory and Practice
GERM2103 German Studies: Continuing German 1
GERM2113 German Film Since the Wall: Identity, History and Belonging
GERM3007 German Studies: Advanced German 1
GERM3008 German Studies: Advanced German 2
GERM3020 Contemporary German Society
GERM3048 Spoken Interaction in German: Theory and Practice
GERM3049 Berlin Stories: Places, Words, Images
GERM3050 Gender in German Culture: From Goethe to Trans*
GERM3051 German Literature and Culture Today
GERM3052 Marx, Nietzsche, Freud
A maximum of 6 units from completion of courses from the following list; the LANG courses must be completed in a German topic:
LANG3001 Translation across Languages: the translation of literary texts
LANG3002 Translation across Languages: specialised material
HIST2226 Nazi Germany
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