GERMAN 313

Introduction to German Linguistics


Please note: this is archived course information from 2017 for GERMAN 313.

Description

Introduction to the linguistic side of Modern German, examining some of its different varieties (spoken vs. written, sociolects etc.) and some recent changes the language has undergone in its structure.

This course introduces students to the structure of Modern German from a linguistics point of view. Alongside literature and culture studies, linguistics is one of the major pillars in the study of a modern language, and it enables students to engage with the language they are learning on a different level. Approaching German from a linguistic point of view affords the students a view of how Modern German works as a system, how interdependencies influence the system and determine its path during change. This effects a deeper understanding of the language and its system and makes the students more conscious of the linguistic patterns they encounter on a daily basis, both in German and in English. Additionally, students gain an insight into how their own language learning processes work, what stages they go through during their learning, and how they can approach and overcome difficulties.

If you have existing knowledge of German up to an B1 level you can apply for a concession on Student Services Online to be able to enrol in this course.

View the course syllabus

Availability 2017

Semester 2

Lecturer(s)

Coordinator(s) Dr Anna Bauer

Assessment

3 x 15%: 4 Assignments (500 words); 3 best are counted
55%: Essay (3,000 words)

Points

GERMAN 313: 15 points

Prerequisites

GERMAN 201

Restrictions

GERMAN 213