Courses - Faculty of Arts
German
Stage I
German Language Introductory 1
Written and oral use of German for students with no previous knowledge of the language or with fewer than 16 credits in NCEA Level 2 German.
Restriction: May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
German Language Introductory 2
Written and oral use of German. Assumes that students have passed GERMAN 101 or have at least 16 credits in NCEA Level 2 German.
Prerequisite: GERMAN 101 or approval of Academic Head or nominee
Restriction: May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
Stage II
German Language Intermediate 1
Written and oral use of German. Assumes that students have passed GERMAN 102 or have achieved in all standards entered for German NCEA Level 3 or gained grade average 50 or above, or have acquired language competence through a stay or exchange in a German-speaking country.
Prerequisite: GERMAN 102 or approval of Academic Head or nominee
Restriction: GERMAN 104. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
German Language Intermediate 2
Written and oral use of German.
Prerequisite: GERMAN 104 or 200
Restriction: May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
Special Topic: Topics in German Culture and Language
A critical exploration of important issues in German Studies. The first part investigates German language studies, including the specifics of written and oral German, contrastive linguistics, dialects and varieties, German as a minority language (including in the South Pacific), youth language, and German online-communication. The second part examines modern German social and cultural history through works of literature and film.
Prerequisite: GERMAN 102
Restriction: GERMAN 392
Modern Germany: A century of social change
An overview of German society from 1914 to the present, exploring social change in late Imperial Germany the Weimar Republic, Nazi Germany, and the reconstruction of both East and West Germany. Considers issues such as state surveillance, political terrorism, social impacts of German unification, globalisation, and Germany’s role within Europe. No knowledge of German is required.
Prerequisite: 60 points passed
Restriction: GERMAN 307
20th Century German Literature
Literary criticism of aspects of twentieth century drama, prose and/or poetry.
Prerequisite: 45 points in German
Restriction: GERMAN 320
Contemporary German Literature
A study of post-1990 German literary texts as well as their social and political environment. Topics include: literary responses to a newly developing national identity, literary reconstructions of life in the GDR, literary representations of a united Germany by immigrants, Jewish identity in a united Germany. Authors considered include Jens Sparschuh, Monika Maron, Barbara Honigmann, Stefan Heym and others.
Prerequisite: 45 points in German
Restriction: GERMAN 303
Special Study in German
A topic arranged and approved by the Academic Head or nominee.
Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Head or nominee
Introduction to German Linguistics
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.
Prerequisite: GERMAN 102
Restriction: GERMAN 313
Teaching German as a foreign language
Provides an overview of teaching and learning German as a second or heritage language. Students gain a solid understanding of German teaching and learning, including concepts and theories behind second language learning, individual differences, learning needs, approaches to strengthen learner autonomy as well as methods and principles of teaching German.
Prerequisite: GERMAN 201 or equivalent
Restriction: GERMAN 314
German Cinema from Murnau to Riefenstahl
A close analysis of film from the Weimar Republic and the Third Reich as seen against the political and social upheavals of the time with an emphasis on the role of gender and the portrayal of gender in film.
Prerequisite: Any 30 points passed in BA courses
Restriction: GERMAN 331
German Study Abroad 2A
Course taken at an approved academic institution abroad.
Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Head or nominee
German Study Abroad 2B
Course taken at an approved academic institution abroad.
Prerequisite: GERMAN 277 and approval of Academic Head or nominee
Central Europe and the South Pacific
A study of the German connection with New Zealand, with special reference to the arts and sciences, German-speaking settlements in the nineteenth century, and German and Austrian refugees in the twentieth century.
Prerequisite: 45 points in German
Restriction: GERMAN 391
Stage III
German Language Advanced 1
Enables students to understand the main ideas of a wide range of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics and to increase fluency both in oral and written communication. Brings students from proficiency level B1 to B2.1. The course is taught in German.
Prerequisite: GERMAN 201 or 203
Restriction: May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
German Language Advanced 2
German language acquisition at an advanced level. Advances students from B2.1 level to B2.2 level, i.e., completes the B2 proficiency stage in all four skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening. The course is taught in German.
Prerequisite: GERMAN 301
Contemporary German Literature
A study of post-1990 German literary texts as well as their social and political environment. Topics include: literary responses to a newly developing national identity, literary reconstructions of life in the GDR, literary representations of a united Germany by immigrants, Jewish identity in a united Germany. Authors considered include Jens Sparschuh, Monika Maron, Barbara Honigmann, Stefan Heym and others.
Prerequisite: GERMAN 201
Restriction: GERMAN 211
Translation
The theory, practice and critical evaluation of translation, principally of texts translated from German into English. Not intended for students enrolled in the Postgraduate Diploma in Translation Studies.
Prerequisite: GERMAN 301
Language Acquisition C1
Offers language tuition in the German language on the C1 level of the European Reference Framework for language acquisition courses.
Prerequisite: GERMAN 302
Restriction: GERMAN 701, 703
Modern Germany: A century of social change
An overview of German society from 1914 to the present, exploring social change in late Imperial Germany the Weimar Republic, Nazi Germany, and the reconstruction of both East and West Germany. Considers issues such as state surveillance, political terrorism, social impacts of German unification, globalisation, and Germany’s role within Europe. No knowledge of German is required.
Classicism, Romanticism, Realism
Literary criticism of selected major works of German literature of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
Prerequisite: 45 points above Stage I in German
Directed Reading and Research
Supervised research projects.
Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Head or nominee
Introduction to German Linguistics
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.
Prerequisite: GERMAN 201
Restriction: GERMAN 213
Teaching German as a Foreign Language
Provides an overview of teaching and learning German as a second or heritage language. Students gain a solid understanding of German teaching and learning, including concepts and theories behind second language learning, individual differences, learning needs, approaches to strengthen learner autonomy as well as methods and principles of teaching German.
Prerequisite: GERMAN 301 or equivalent
Restriction: GERMAN 214
20th Century German Literature
Examines key literary works of prose, poetry and drama against the backdrop of major cultural, social and political shifts in Germany during the twentieth century. Two World Wars, the Weimar Republic, a divided and reunited Germany will be a special focus of the texts examined in this course.
Prerequisite: GERMAN 201
Restriction: GERMAN 210
German Cinema from Murnau to Riefenstahl
A close analysis of film from the Weimar Republic and the Third Reich as seen against the political and social upheavals of the time with an emphasis on the role of gender and the portrayal of gender in film.
Prerequisite: 30 points passed in German above Stage I
Restriction: GERMAN 230
German Study Abroad 3A
Course taken at an approved academic institution abroad.
Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Head or nominee
German Study Abroad 3B
Course taken at an approved academic institution abroad.
Prerequisite: GERMAN 377 and approval of Academic Head or nominee
Central Europe and the South Pacific
A study of the German connection with New Zealand, with special reference to the arts and sciences, German-speaking settlements in the nineteenth century, and German and Austrian refugees in the twentieth century.
Prerequisite: GERMAN 201
Restriction: GERMAN 291
Special Topic: Topics in German Culture and Language
A critical exploration of important issues in German Studies. The first part investigates German language studies, including the specifics of written and oral German, contrastive linguistics, dialects and varieties, German as a minority language (including in the South Pacific), youth language, and German online-communication. The second part examines modern German social and cultural history through works of literature and film.
Prerequisite: GERMAN 201
Restriction: GERMAN 202
Postgraduate 700 Level Courses
German Language C1.1
Offers language tuition in the German language on the C1 level of the European Reference Framework for language acquisition courses with a focus on the students’ reading and writing skills.
Prerequisite: GERMAN 302
Restriction: GERMAN 701
German Language C1
Offers language tuition in the German language on the full C1 level of the European Reference Framework for language acquisition courses.
Prerequisite: GERMAN 302 or equivalent
Restriction: GERMAN 306, 703, 777, 778
Topics in German Literature and Culture Studies
Topics related to German literature and culture studies.
Prerequisite: GERMAN 301 or equivalent
Restriction: GERMAN 713
Issues in German Literature and Culture Studies
In-depth analysis of topics related to German literature and culture studies.
Prerequisite: GERMAN 301 or equivalent
Restriction: GERMAN 710
Special Topic in Germanic Studies
An academic topic arranged and approved by the Academic Head or nominee.
Special Topic in Germanic Studies
An academic topic arranged and approved by the Academic Head or nominee.
Topics in German Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
Topics related to German linguistics and applied linguistics.
Prerequisite: GERMAN 301 or equivalent
Restriction: GERMAN 734
Issues in German Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
In-depth analysis of topics in German linguistics and applied linguistics.
Prerequisite: GERMAN 301 or equivalent
Restriction: GERMAN 733
Special Topic in German Linguistics
An academic topic arranged and approved by the Academic Head or nominee.
German Translation Project
Having learned to translate a wide variety of text categories, registers and genres, the student will focus on one major translation project. The project will include: client involvement to establish a brief, research, documentation, production and reflection.
To complete this course students must enrol in GERMAN 741 A and B, or GERMAN 741
Special Study
Supervised research essays on a topic or topics approved by the Academic Head or nominee.
Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Head or nominee
Special Study
Supervised research essays on a topic or topics approved by the Academic Head or nominee.
Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Head or nominee
Study Abroad
Formal study in an approved overseas university where the language of instruction is German. Supplementary study at the University of Auckland may be required as part of this course. The final grade will be determined by formal assessment of student achievement by the Academic Head or nominee. Enrolment requires the approval of the Academic Head or nominee.
Restriction: GERMAN 707
Study Abroad
Formal study in an approved overseas university where the language of instruction is German. Supplementary study at the University of Auckland may be required as part of this course. The final grade will be determined by formal assessment of student achievement by the Academic Head or nominee. Enrolment requires the approval of the Academic Head or nominee.
Restriction: GERMAN 707
Research Project - Level 9
To complete this course students must enrol in GERMAN 780 A and B, or GERMAN 780
Dissertation - Level 9
To complete this course students must enrol in GERMAN 791 A and B, or GERMAN 791
Dissertation - Level 9
A dissertation with a suggested maximum of 15,000 words.
To complete this course students must enrol in GERMAN 792 A and B, or GERMAN 792
Thesis - Level 9
To complete this course students must enrol in GERMAN 793 A and B
Thesis - Level 9
To complete this course students must enrol in GERMAN 796 A and B