Advanced German Studies Minor

Total units 24 Units

Areas of interest European Languages
Minor code AGER-MIN

Academic career Undergraduate
Academic Contact Dr Wesley Lim

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 film and gender 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 the 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 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.
demonstrate intercultural awareness.