126-017 Advanced German 2 (Core) A

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Prerequisites

Advanced German 1 C and D or equivalent;

Semester

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Subject Description

This subject consists of area studies relating to aspects of modern German literature, linguistics, and cultural studies. Students choose two area studies options, each two hours in duration. The topics of the options include a range of representative texts, authors or approaches in key areas of German literature, linguistics and cultural studies from the Enlightenment to the present. Students will gain an introduction to two specialist fields in at least one of these areas. The subject aims to provide a broad understanding of the wider social, literary or linguistic issues, concepts or methods involved in each field. Students will be required to demonstrate a critical appreciation of the material covered as well as an appreciation of specialist language through the use of sophisticated oral and written German.

Assessment

Two 1.5-hour examinations, and two classpapers equivalent to 2500 words, or written work totalling 4000 words.