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GR115 GRMN 1110 German Language 1 2 NOTE: This subject may count as an advanced subject if credit previously gained for GR108 + 109 or GR118 + 119.
GR116 GRMN 1120 German Language 2 2 NOTE: This subject may count as an advanced subject if credit previously gained for GR108 + 109 or GR118 + 119.
GR134 GRMN 1210 Modern German Literature: an Introduction 2 Study of German literature by means of an anthology of representative texts. Students gain sense of historical development (movements, authors, genres) & some practice in literary appreciation.
GR135 GRMN 1130 Speaking German 2 For students seeking to improve spoken fluency in German. Tutorials focus on interactive use of everyday German. This subject is not open to native speakers of German. Course material supplied by the Department.
GR148 GRMN 1010 Introductory German Language 1 2 Beginners' subject in German language, introducing skills in speaking, listening, writing & reading.
GR149 GRMN 1020 Introductory German Language 2 2 Consolidation of the German language skills developed in GRMN1010.
GR159 GRMN 1030 German for Specific Purposes 2 Provides students of Tourism, Hospitality & Travel with language skills relevant to their chosen courses, i.e. it prepares students to work in German speaking countries & to communicate with German speaking tourists in Australia.
GR203 GRMN 2310 Where East meets West: Issues in Contemporary German Culture & Society 2 Examines significant issues in German society & culture since reunification.
GR215 GRMN 2110 Advanced German Language 1 2 Advanced comprehensive & integrated language subject designed to further develop major language skills (reading, writing, speaking & understanding spoken German).
GR216 GRMN 2120 Advanced German Language 2 2 Continuation of GRMN2110.
GR217 GRMN 2130 Translation from German - Theory & Practice 2 Translation theory; regular practice in translating varied texts from many disciplines; analysis of translation strategies.
GR227 GRMN 2140 German Business Communication A 2 Introduction to business communication in German within a professional & vocational environment in Australia; aspects of German economy, trade & commerce, the company & its products.
GR228 GRMN 2150 German Business Communication B 2 Further development of business communication skills in German; focus on communication situations & texts relevant to selected areas of business & trade.
GR232 GRMN 2160 The Four Macro Skills in the Teaching of German, German for Teachers A 2 Theoretical/practical aspects & issues of second language teaching. Conducted primarily in German. Intending students should be current/prospective teachers of German at primary/secondary schools.
GR242 GRMN 2170 Evaluation & Development of Language-Based Materials; German for Teachers B 2 Introduction to evaluation & development of language materials for teaching of German at primary & secondary schools. Tutorials conducted in German to provide models to improve linguistic performance.
GR249 GRMN 2320 Books the Nazis Burned: German Literature & Society 1914-1945 2 Literary & philosophical works burned at the notorious Nazi demonstrations of May 1933 are used as starting points for a historical study of German society from 1914 to the Third Reich.
GR250 GRMN 2230 German Literature Since 1945 2 Examines representative German-speaking writers & their works against the background of a divided & reunited Germany. Students have the opportunity to appreciate texts of prose, verse & drama & to assess specialist opinions on literary trends & development
GR274 GRMN 2340 Language & Language Policies in a Global Context 2 Selection of languages, mode of presentation & expected outcomes in language teaching are strongly influenced by political as well as educational considerations. Language teaching in Australia, Europe & elsewhere discussed & critically evaluated.
GR275 GRMN 2350 Germany's Past: Society & Culture from the Middle Ages to the End of the 19th Century 2 Examination of Germany's socio-historical development into a nation state, & of major trends in German literature, art, music & architecture over twelve centuries. A knowledge of German is an advantage but not a prerequisite for this subject.
GR278 GRMN 2260 German Literary Classics 2 Analyses German literary classics of the last two centuries such as Goethe's timeless drama Faust & Hesse's cult novel Siddharta. Examines issues of philosophy, culture & genre.
GR315 GRMN 3110 Advanced German Language 3 2 Advanced language course building on foundation laid in GRMN1110 to GRMN2120, consolidation & extension of spoken & written fluency.
GR316 GRMN 3120 Advanced German Language 4 2 Continuation of GRMN3110.
GR327 GRMN 3140 German Business Communication C 2 Aspects of German economy, the European Union, further training of linguistic proficiency in business communication in German & intercultural communication.
GR328 GRMN 3150 German Business Communication D 2 Extension of Business German communication skills dealing with aspects of Germany's economy & the European Union; training of communication in German in professional environment.
GR415 GRMN 6210 German Literature in Film I 2 Comparative study of 20th Century literary texts & adaptations for cinema or TV-content, form, narrative technique & sociocultural context studied.
GR416 GRMN 6220 German Literature in Film II 2 Comparative study pre-20th Century literary texts & adaptations for cinema or TV-content, form, narrative technique & sociocultural context studied.
GR435 GRMN 6110 Higher Advanced German Language & Stylistic Studies I 2 Expands written & spoken fluency, focusing on differentiated stylistic levels of language.
GR436 GRMN 6120 Higher Advanced German Language & Stylistic Studies II 2 Expands written & spoken fluency, focusing on differentiated stylistic levels of language.
GR482 GRMN 6290 Thesis 8 Thesis topic approved by Head of Dept. Topics in German language or literature or civilisation or Business German or language teaching.
GR735 GRMN 6130 Advanced Language Proficiency for Teachers of German I 2 Develops autonomous learners & provides learning situations which will assist students in upgrading their language skills in all four macroskills, i.e. speaking, listening, reading & writing of German at advanced level.
GR736 GRMN 6140 Advanced Language Proficiency for Teachers of German II 2 Develops autonomous learners & provides learning situations which will assist students in upgrading their language skills in all four macroskills, i.e. speaking, listening, reading & writing of German at advanced level.
GR768 GRMN 6230 Landeskunde: Issues in Contemporary German Society 2 Designed to assist teachers of German extend & update their understanding of developments in contemporary Germany — such as society, politics, economic issues etc, enabling them to make use of this information in the school classroom. Experts from outside
GR774 GRMN 6240 Language Teaching in the Global Context — An Australian Perspective 2 Selection of language curricula, modes of presentation & expected outcomes in language teaching are strongly influenced by political, social as well as education considerations. Language policies in Australia, Europe & elsewhere are discussed & their impact



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