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GRMN3015: Gender and Sexuality in German Culture

2020 unit information

Reading works by some of the most important modernist authors, this unit explores discourses of gender and sexuality in German and Austrian culture at the turn of the twentieth century.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Germanic Studies

Code GRMN3015
Academic unit Germanic Studies
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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12 credit points at 2000 or 3000 level from Germanic Studies or 12 credit points at 2000 level of European Studies
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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None
Assumed knowledge:
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None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. Exhibit a high standard of active and passive competence in German and an ability to communicate effectively and persuasively in a range of registers in both written and spoken German.
  • LO2. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of German societies, and an ability to discuss issues pertaining to culture, society, education, history, and politics creatively and effectively, to formulate sound arguments and to defend them.
  • LO3. Demonstrate high levels of cultural competence and the ability to critically reflect on their own society and heritage.
  • LO4. Demonstrate critical thinking, information and digital literacy, and the capacity to from ethical judgments.
  • LO5. Exhibit the skills and confidence to work openly and productively, with integrity and confidence in diverse groups and across linguistic and cultural boundaries.
  • LO6. Effectively apply approaches and knowledge from Germanic studies to issues encountered in an interdisciplinary context.

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1 2020
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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