Honours Overview
- Description
Honours in German Studies offers advanced study of German language and culture through units in language (written and spoken) and in selected aspects of German, Austrian and Swiss culture, as well as through a research thesis. It gives you high-level knowledge and skills in German which will allow you to operate with confidence and skill in German linguistic and cultural contexts. The study of language and culture will give you intercultural understandings that will equip you to work in areas involving culturally sensitive differences. You perfect your communication skills in speaking in front of groups and in expressing your views effectively in writing, in presenting and defending arguments and in working in teams. The research thesis gives you an opportunity to work intensely on a topic of your choice. The research skills you acquire will prepare you well for work in many areas of government, business and policy development as well as for further postgraduate study.
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) show competence in the German language in the four macro skills of language acquisition - reading, writing, listening and speaking - rated according to the Common European Framework for Languages; (2) interact confidently and successfully in situations involving German cultural conventions; (3) interpret German language texts - written, audio, visual - in the light of German culture and society; and (4) move with accuracy and skill between the English and German languages and cultures.
- Entry requirements
The equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 70 per cent in the Level 3 units of the German Studies major.
Students must meet with their Discipline's Honours Coordinator to discuss their programme and research supervision prior to enrolment.
- Intake periods
Beginning of year and mid-year
- Courses
Honours in German Studies can be taken as a specialisation in the following degrees:
No study plans found for this course. See study plans for more information.
Units
Key to availability of units:
- S1
- Semester 1
- S2
- Semester 2
- OS
- offshore teaching period
Take all units (42 points):
| Availability | Unit code | Unit name | Unit requirements |
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| S1 | EURO4002 | Advanced Language Skills |
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| S1, S2 | EURO4004 | Advanced Writing Skills |
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| S1, S2 | EURO4101 | Advanced Research Skills |
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| S1, S2 | HUMA4140 | Humanities Dissertation 1 |
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| S1, S2 | HUMA4141 | Humanities Dissertation 2 |
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Take unit(s) to the value of 6 points:
| Availability | Unit code | Unit name | Unit requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| S1, S2 | EURO4003 | Advanced Cultural Studies |
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| OS | GRMN4814 | Australian-Japanese-German Traditions and Practices |
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