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School of Literature, Languages and Linguistics · ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
This course will examine a range of themes in German cultural studies, which may include film, literature, performance, philosophy, and other media. Through the study of authentic materials in the target language, students will gain a critical appreciation of significant themes in historical and/or contemporary German culture; the precise content of this course will vary from semester to semester (for example, "German film and performance, 1900 to 1945," "German Film since the Wall," "Black Germany," "Berlin Stories"). The course may be taken more than once. Students will develop advanced vocabulary and skills enabling them to discuss and analyse cultural texts and their production using sophisticated oral and written German.
1 x 2,000 word essay in German
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 4
1x 1,000 word class paper, in-class test, or discussion forum in German
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 4
A 15 minute recorded oral class presentation in German (individual or group)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Class participation
Learning outcomes 1, 3, 4
Online quizzes or forum entries
Learning outcomes 1, 3, 4
130 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 36 hours of seminars, including film screenings as relevant b) 94 hours of independent student research, reading and writing
No prescribed texts - materials will be made available on Wattle or a link will be provided to purchase as required.