German
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Introduction
German is one of the most important languages spoken in the world. It is one of the official languages of the European Union, and has a long reputation as a language of culture (literature, music, philosophy and theology), the sciences (chemistry, physics and medicine) and technology. The most recent data from the European Union reveals that 100 million people speak German in Europe as their first language and a further 40 million in countries around the world speak German as their second language. German speakers have also made a significant contribution to modern Australia.
Why Study German at UNE?
UNE-German is the most experienced department in Australia offering German on an external (by distance education) and has been taught on campus since 1938. External and internal students follow the same courses, submit the same assignments and sit the same examinations. Teaching and administrative staff are highly experienced in dealing with both categories of student, and we welcome all enquiries.
German units provide for entry at two levels: students with little or no prior knowledge commence their studies with GRMN 101 and GRMN 102, while students with HSC German or equivalent commence with GRMN 201 and GRMN 202. Native speakers may apply for special permission to commence their studies with GRMN 301 and GRMN 302. If you are in doubt as to which entry level is most appropriate for you, you should contact the convener for advice.
Students enrolled in GRMN 201 and GRMN 202 may concurrently or in subsequent years enrol in GRMN 303 and GRMN 304 (German Literature & Society A and B). Similarly, students doing GRMN 301/302 and GRMN 307/308 may also enrol concurrently or in subsequent years in GRMN 305 (Love, Betrayal and Politics) and GRMN 306 (Societies in Transition).
Postgraduate studies are available in a number of fields for Honours, MA, MA Hons and PhD candidates.
You can include a semester or two in Germany or Austria as part of your degree.
In addition to this, the new degree of Bachelor of Languages and International Business, gives the students the opportunity to complete not just a semester long exchange at one of our partner universities, but also the chance of a lifetime - a three-month internship working for a German or Austrian company.
Courses
German can be studied in the School of Arts as part of many degrees, including the Bachelor of Arts, the Bachelor of Languages and combined degrees such as BA/BTeach, BA/BBus, BA/LLB and BLangIntBus (Bachelor of Languages and International Business). It can also be studied in the Diploma in Modern Languages which can be taken concurrently with Bachelor degrees in Faculties other than Arts and Sciences.
Units
GRMN 101 German Language 1A
GRMN 102 German Language 1B
GRMN 201 German Language 2A
GRMN 202 German Language 2B
GRMN 301 German Language 3A
GRMN 302 German Language 3B
GRMN 307/GRMN 407 German Language 3C
GRMN 308/GRMN 408 German Language 3D
GRMN 303 Contempory Short Stories
GRMN 304 Images of Society in German Culture
GRMN 305/GRMN 405 Love, Betrayal and Politics
GRMN 306/GRMN 406 Societies in Transition
FGIR 301/FGIR 401 European Reading Unit
Careers
Any language coupled with another skill can lead to an in-depth and interesting career. A degree with a major in political science and German, for instance would suit a student interested in working for the Dept of Foreign Affairs and Trade, UNO or International Relations. Coupled with science, proficiency in German will open up job opportunities in Germany, Austria and Switzerland which a non-German speaker would not be able to apply for. Likewise IT and German could provide job-seekers with opportunity to enter the lucrative IT industry in Germany, and Law would open up opportunities with the EU or aid agencies. In addition to this, teaching is a rewarding career which combines well with a foreign language.
Partnerships, Networks and Industry Links
We have partnerships with the following Universities:
GERMANY
Universität Trier http://www.uni-trier.de
Universität Oldenburg http://www.uni-oldenburg.de
AUSTRIA:
Universität Klagenfurt http://www.uni-klu.ac.at
Universität Graz http://www.kfunigraz.ac.at
Contacts
Dr Julia Petzl-Berney
Convenor of German
Lecturer (German)
School of Arts
University of New England
ARMIDALE NSW 2351
Australia
Telephone (02) 6773 2934. International: +61 2 6773 2934.
Facsimile (02) 6773 3735. International: +61 2 6773 3735.
email: jpetzl@une.edu.au
Joy Kirby
Telephone (02) 6773 2494
email: jkirby2@une.edu.au