Dr Elizabeth Minchin, BA DipEd Syd., MA PhD ANU
The academic focus of the School of Language Studies brings together the Arts Faculty's work in the area of Language. The teaching and research of the School of Language Studies is centred on language in the broadest sense, including:
The School offers majors in Applied Linguistics, Ancient Greek, Classics, French, German, Italian, Latin and Linguistics. The courses offered by the School allow students to develop their understanding of a specific language or explore the nature of human language in a more general way. The study of language is a useful part of a general education and helps to develop useful skills in communication and an understanding of one's own language. Providing prerequisites are met, students can study any of the courses offered by the School individually to follow a specific interest.
For students on the ANU campus foundation courses in Modern Greek are taught by distance mode from Sydney University. A tutor on the ANU campus also works with the class. Bachelor of Arts or Arts combined program students may incorporate Modern Greek in their studies.
ANU students who wish to study Spanish as part of their degree may do it through the University of Canberra as cross-institutional studies. Bachelor of Arts or Arts combined program students can incorporate Spanish in their studies as an Arts major or as single course/s. See the Spanish entry under the Other Art Majors section of the Arts Chapter.
Students may study for the degree with Honours in Applied Linguistics, Ancient Greek, Classics, French, German, Italian, Latin and Linguistics.
The School also offers a range of graduate qualifications by coursework and by research. Research degrees at MPhil and PhD level are offered in all areas of the School's expertise. Research degrees may be begun at any time of the year, and may be pursued by part-time as well as full-time students. Coursework Graduate Diplomas and MAs are offered in Classics, Applied Linguistics, Linguistics, Translation Studies and Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages. Students can normally begin their coursework at the beginning of either semester; but in some areas there are wider subject choices for students beginning in semester 1. Graduate coursework degrees may be taken by both full-time and part-time students.
Graduates interested in pursuing a higher degree should discuss their requirements with the relevant Program's graduate adviser. Graduate School Programs: Art History and Curatorship, Film Studies, History, Linguistics, Literature, Screen and Theatre Studies, Sociology, or Political Science.
For general enquiries contact the School Administrator Mrs Carolin Thomas on (02) 6125 3026 (telephone), 6125 3252 (fax) or Carolyn.Thomas@anu.edu.au
Further details about the School can be found at:
http://arts.anu.edu.au/LSSchool/LangSt.htm
Ancient Greek/Latin/Classics: Dr Ann Moffatt
<Ann.Moffatt@anu.edu.au>
French: Dr Louise Maurer
<Louise.Maurer@anu.edu.au>
German: Ms Gabriele Schmidt
<Gabriele.Schmidt@anu.edu.au>
Italian: Ms Piera Carroli
<Piera.Carroli@anu.edu.au>
Applied Linguistics/Linguistics: Dr Avery Andrews
<Avery.Andrews@anu.edu.au>
Modern Greek: Dr Elizabeth Minchin
<Elizabeth.Minchin@anu.edu.au>
English in Academic Contexts: Dr Elizabeth Minchin
<Elizabeth.Minchin@anu.edu.au>
Convener: Dr Ann Moffatt BA Melb., MA ANU, PhD Lond.
The Classics Program offers courses in the Ancient Greek and Latin languages, which have had an incalculable influence on the whole of later European culture. It also offers, in conjunction with other programs, courses in the history and culture of Greece and Rome, of pre-classical and early medieval Europe and in aspects of Near Eastern civilisations. Archaeological evidence is used in many of these courses; fieldwork in archaeology is available in the Archaeology Program.
Majors are offered in each of Ancient Greek, Latin, and Classics. One or more courses in these areas may be included as part of most Bachelors' courses in the University. Fourth-year Honours are available in Ancient Greek Studies, Latin Studies, Ancient Greek and Latin Studies, and Classics. For further information on the Undergraduate Diploma in Classics, consult the Convener.
The Classics Program offers a Distinguished Scholars Program for high-achieving students. Students who are accepted into the Program will have a member of the academic staff as a mentor, who will assist in planning a course tailored to their needs and interests. Distinguished Scholars are selected on merit. Applicants should contact the Convener for Classics, the Faculty of Arts Office, or the Admissions Office for details.
Graduate courses are offered for the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Classics) and supervision is offered for candidates for the MA, MPhil, and PhD degrees.
Students enter the language courses at a level appropriate to their experience. The course Traditional Grammar CLAS1001 is designed as an introduction to the study of Ancient Greek and Latin for those who have no previous knowledge of these languages. It is possible to begin a major in either language with that course or with a course at Continuing, Intermediate, or Advanced level. Traditional Grammar is also recommended as a single first-year course for those who would like some grounding in Ancient Greek and Latin, or English grammar, or who are studying other languages.
Pass courses in the Classics major do not require knowledge of Ancient Greek or Latin, but it is possible to include up to four such language courses in this major. An Honours degree in Classics must include at least two such courses.
A Classical Society Prize was established in 1996 for excellence in later-year courses. See under Prizes. From 1999 the Brynrefail Trust has made available awards to outstanding students at every level who are continuing their studies of Ancient Greek or Latin. Details are available from the Convener.
The Classics Program offers three majors in the classical area for the pass degree: Ancient Greek, Latin and Classics. Up to three majors may be counted towards the BA degree.
Intending Honours students should first read the general statement `The Degree with Honours' in the introductory section of the Faculty of Arts entry.
The Classics Program offers four Honours courses in the classical area: Ancient Greek Studies, Latin Studies, Ancient Greek and Latin Studies, and Classics, as set out in the major entries following this introduction.
To qualify for admission students must have ten courses in the classical area (at least 60 units), including a major in the chosen area of study (Ancient Greek, Latin or Classics), and at least three other courses offered by the Classics Program. Students wishing to enter Classics Hons IV must have completed at least two courses of a classical language. Ideally such students should have reached Intermediate level in one of the ancient languages. For those undertaking the Honours year combining both Ancient Greek and Latin, ie Honours in Ancient Greek and Latin Studies, majors in both languages are required. A Credit average must be attained in the required courses, including Distinction levels in at least two of the courses in the relevant major or majors.
It is strongly recommended that candidates for Honours in Ancient Greek take at least one course of Latin and vice versa.
Students must be formally admitted to the Honours year before enrolling in it. Mid-year admission is possible.
The Honours year in each of the classical areas consists of three components, viz. a thesis and two seminars (i.e. two of Seminars A-D, as set out below). In any one semester one Honours seminar is offered, with different requirements depending on which Honours course is being taken.
A thesis of 15,000 words on an approved topic, to be submitted normally by the third Monday before the end of lectures in Semester 2 of Honours (or, for students taking combined and/or part-time Honours on a date to be fixed). Students are required to select the topic for the thesis in consultation with the Convener before the end of their preceding year, and to begin study for it during the intervening vacation.
A seminar course on aspects of either the ancient Greek or the Latin language, with regular exercises in language-learning and translation, and prescribed readings in ancient Greek or Latin texts selected to illustrate materials and techniques or particular issues in classical scholarship.
Students who have completed any Ancient Greek or Latin units at later-year level may not take this seminar.
A seminar on genres and/or topics in ancient Greek and/or Latin literature to be studied in part or as a whole in the original language(s).
A seminar on periods or topics in ancient Greek and/or Roman history, thought, literature or art, designed for students from any of the Honours areas.
A seminar on a special subject, designed for students from any of the Honours areas.
Honours candidates will be assessed on the thesis and the seminars. The seminars will be assessed on a combination of coursework and a final three-hour examination. In the Honours Schools of Ancient Greek Studies, Latin Studies and Ancient Greek and Latin Studies there will be one additional three-hour examination in unseen translation from the relevant language(s). The thesis will carry one-third of the assessment; and the coursework in both seminars and the final examinations (including where applicable the unseen translation paper) two-thirds of the assessment.
Convener: Dr Ann Moffatt BA Melb., MA ANU, PhD Lond.
The major in Ancient Greek consists of a minimum of 42 units (normally 7 courses):
The sequence of courses for the Ancient Greek major is dependent on the student's language competence.
Traditional Grammar, Continuing Ancient Greek, Intermediate Ancient Greek and four courses from Advanced Ancient Greek A-G
Seven courses from Advanced Ancient Greek A-G.
With the permission of the Convener, a student with appropriate language competence may also enter the major at Continuing Ancient Greek or Intermediate Ancient Greek level.
Students taking both an Ancient Greek and a Latin major may not count Traditional Grammar towards both majors. Such students should consult the Convener as to which further course they should take to complete both majors.
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Advanced Ancient Greek A GREK2102 |
In 2002 the following courses will be offered:
Advanced Ancient Greek A: Homer: The Odyssey (Dr Minchin)
Advanced Ancient Greek B: Euripides, Alcestis (Dr Moffatt)
Advanced Ancient Greek C: Post-Classical Greek (Dr Minchin)
Syllabus: This course provides a valuable introduction to the study of traditional grammar for all those who are studying a foreign language. It is the foundation course for those wishing to take further study in ancient Greek or Latin. The course covers, week by week, a series of topics in what we know as traditional grammar. With each new topic students first consider a number of examples from English; then they study the same phenomenon in ancient Greek and Latin. Students therefore gain an understanding of traditional grammar as it applies to English, Ancient Greek and Latin. This knowledge may be readily transferred to other languages.
For each topic studied there will be a number of short exercises to be completed in class; and, to ensure that the student has a thorough understanding of the topic, a weekly assignment is to be submitted for assessment. A small vocabulary in Ancient Greek and Latin will be gradually built up over the semester. Students will be expected to memorise the small list prescribed each week. The final examination will include tests of English, Ancient Greek and Latin morphology; translation of simple sentences from and into Ancient Greek and Latin; and commentary in terms of traditional grammar on sentences and/or passages of English.
Proposed assessment: A final examination and tests and exercises done throughout the semester.
Prerequisite: CLAS1001 Traditional Grammar or permission of Convener.
Syllabus: This course introduces students to the study of Ancient Greek. It consists of a series of carefully graded readings drawn (for the most part in modified form) from the writers of the Greek world, including Aristophanes and Plato. As students work through these readings they are introduced to the fundamental grammatical principles that underpin Greek and to a basic working vocabulary in Greek. To ensure that they understand these grammatical principles and can apply them, students complete a number of short exercises in class and a weekly assignment for assessment. A brief weekly test will monitor their acquisition of vocabulary and basic paradigms.
Proposed assessment: A final examination and tests and exercises done throughout the semester.
Prerequisite: GREK1102 Continuing Ancient Greek or permission of Convener.
Syllabus: This course continues the study of Ancient Greek grammar and vocabulary. As students progress through the semester, readings are introduced from the works of a variety of writers. As they work through these readings, students will reinforce and extend their working vocabulary and rehearse the more advanced grammatical principles. These are essential steps in learning how to read Ancient Greek. In addition to this, a number of short exercises will be completed in class; there will be a weekly assignment; and a short weekly test will monitor acquisition of vocabulary and morphology.
Proposed assessment: A final examination and tests and exercises done throughout the semester.
Prerequisite: GREK2101 Intermediate Ancient Greek, or HSC level Ancient Greek, or permission of Convener.
Syllabus: Topics may include: Homeric epic, drama, historiography, oratory, art, architecture, Athenian society, Plato and Aristotle, Hellenistic Alexandria, New Testament, the novel; authors may include those mentioned above as well as Euripides, Xenophon, Lysias, and ancient Greek writers of the Roman period. In studying the chosen text (or collection of texts) and its political, social and literary context, students continue their study of the Ancient Greek language.
Proposed assessment: A final examination and tests and exercises during the semester.
The program for the degree with Honours in Ancient Greek Studies will comprise the following courses:
(a) a 42 unit major (seven courses) in Ancient Greek
(b) other courses to make up the units for a pass degree, including :
(i) another 42 unit major, and
(ii) 18 units (three courses) from the classical courses offered by the Classics Program (or included in List A or List B of later-year courses in the Classics major)
Syllabus and assessment: See entry: The Degree with Honours in the Classics Program Introduction.
The program for the degree with Honours in Ancient Greek and Latin Studies will comprise the following courses:
(a) an Ancient Greek major and a Latin major
(b) other courses to make up the units for a pass degree, including at least 2 courses from the classical courses offered by the Classics Program (or included in List A or List B of later-year units in the Classics major)
(c) a combined program based on Ancient Greek IV and Latin IV as arranged by the Convener.
Syllabus and assessment: See entry: The Degree with Honours in the Classics Program Introduction.
Convener: Dr Ann Moffatt BA Melb., MA ANU, PhD Lond.
The major in Latin consists of a minimum of 42 units (normally 7 courses):
The sequence of courses for the Latin major is dependent on the student's language competence.
Traditional Grammar, Continuing Latin, Intermediate Latin and four courses from Advanced Latin A-G
Seven courses from Advanced Latin A-G
With the permission of the Convener, a student with appropriate language competence may also enter the major at Continuing Latin or Intermediate Latin level. Students taking both an Ancient Greek and a Latin major may not count Traditional Grammar towards both majors. Such students should consult the Convener as to which further course they should take to complete both majors.
In 2002 the following courses will be offered:
Advanced Latin E: Livy's Rome: A Sense of Place (Dr Moffatt)
Advanced Latin F: Love poems of Propertius, Tibullus, Sulpicia, and Ovid (Dr Moffatt)
Advanced Latin G: The Letters of Pliny the Younger (Dr Minchin)
Prerequisite: CLAS1001 Traditional Grammar or permission of Convener
Syllabus: This course introduces students to the study of classical Latin and to the work of the Roman comic writer Plautus, whose plays had a profound influence on the comic writing of Shakespeare and Molière. The course consists of a series of carefully graded readings from three of Plautus' plays. As students work through these readings they become acquainted with the Roman comic tradition and, at the same time, they are introduced to the fundamental grammatical principles which underpin Latin and to a basic working vocabulary. To ensure that they thoroughly understand these grammatical principles students complete a number of short exercises in class and a weekly assignment for assessment. A brief weekly test will monitor their acquisition of vocabulary.
Proposed assessment: A final examination and tests and exercises done throughout the semester.
Prerequisite: LATN1102 Continuing Latin or permission of Convener.
Syllabus: This course continues the study of Latin grammar through readings from the Latin prose writers Cicero and Sallust. A series of adapted readings, from Cicero's speeches against Verres, the corrupt governor of Sicily, and from Sallust's account of Catiline's unsuccessful conspiracy to overthrow the state, introduces students to the history of the late Roman Republic and a number of its interesting personalities. As students work through these readings they are introduced to the more advanced grammatical principles that underpin complex Latin sentences and they expand their working vocabulary. To ensure that they thoroughly understand these grammatical principles students complete a number of short exercises in class and weekly assignments for assessment. A brief weekly test will monitor their acquisition of vocabulary.
Proposed assessment: A final examination and tests and exercises done throughout the semester.
Prerequisite: LATN2101 Intermediate Latin, or HSC level Latin, or permission of Convener.
Syllabus: Topics may include epic, historiography, satire, oratory, personal poetry, art, architecture, Roman philosophy and religion, early imperial society, late antiquity, Medieval Latin; authors may include Catullus, Virgil, Ovid, Martial, Cicero, Caesar, and Pliny the Younger. In studying the chosen text (or collection of texts) and its political, social and literary context students continue their study of the Latin language.
Proposed assessment: A final examination and tests and exercises during the semester.
The program for the degree with Honours in Latin Studies will comprise the following courses:
(a) a 42 unit major (7 courses) in Latin
(b) other courses to make up the units for a pass degree, including
(i) another 42 unit major, and
(ii) 18 units (3 courses) from the classical courses offered by the Classics Program (or included in List A or List B of later-year courses in the Classics major)
Syllabus and assessment: See entry The Degree with Honours in the Classics Program Introduction.
For details see the entry for Ancient Greek and Latin Studies under the Honours School in Greek Studies.
Convener: Dr Ann Moffatt BA Melb., MA ANU, PhD Lond.
The major in Classics requires completion of 42 units comprising 12 units at first-year level (2 courses), followed by a minimum of 30 units at later-year level (5 courses). The two first-year courses are to be selected from the following:
Continuing Ancient Greek GREK1102
Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome ANCH1012
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Advanced Ancient Greek A GREK2102 Advanced Ancient Greek B GREK2103 |
NOTE: Students may not count any course towards more than one major.
The five later-year courses may all be selected from the courses in List A below, but up to two of them may be selected from the courses in List B and List C. Of these only one may be selected from List C. The prerequisites for these courses are listed in the Handbook under the entry for each course. No more than four language courses may be included in this major.
Ancient Israel: History, Religion and Archaeology HIST2137
Artefacts and Society in the Greco-Roman World ANCH2009
Economy and Society in Ancient Greece ANCH2011
Greek Art: Cities and Sanctuaries CLAS2007
Historical Jesus and Christian Origins HIST2138
Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome ANCH2012
Speaking and Persuading ARTS2001
Victims and Perpetrators of the Imperialistic Roman Republic ANCH2013
Other appropriate later-year History courses (consult the Convener about these)
Archaeology and Identity in Pre-Roman Europe: Who were the Celts? ARCH2002
Archaeology of South-West Asia and Egypt: Early Agriculture to Urban Civilisation ARCH2001
Post-Roman Archaeology of Britain: Arthur and the Anglo-Saxons ARCH2037
Syllabus: There are three facets to this study: the stories themselves; the Greek, Roman, and subsequent contexts and the ways in which the stories have been presented; the various attempts in recent years to account for the enduring appeal of these myths. The ancient myths and legends as a form of history, their prevalence in art, the narrative techniques used, and some religious, philosophical and poetic dimensions will be addressed. While the primary focus is on the classical sources, the various interests and disciplinary backgrounds that members of the class may bring to the subject will be integral to the course.
Proposed assessment: based on tutorial work, a 1500 word essay and a one-hour test.
Coordinator: Mr Barnes (History)
Syllabus: This course considers the political, social and cultural history of Rome in the period when the Roman state changed from a republic to a virtual monarchy (approximately 70BC-AD70). Through a study of ancient sources it examines the crisis in republican institutions brought about by the growth in Rome's empire, the civil wars, the Augustan settlement and the Julio-Claudian dynasty. It also considers the development of social classes (including slaves) and the roles of women in this period. Finally, it considers cultural developments, with particular attention to literature, art and architecture.
Proposed assessment: one assignment, one essay, tutorial performance and a final examination.
20 hours of lectures; weekly tutorials
Prerequisite: At least 12 units in Classics, History, Ancient Greek or Latin, or ARTH2053 Greek Art and Architecture or ARTH2054 Roman Art and Architecture.
Syllabus: Traditionally, studies of the Roman world have emphasised the City at the expense of the provinces, the public sphere rather than the private, the lifestyle of the rich and the influential rather than that of craftsmen, tradesmen, peasants and slaves, and of men rather than women. This course aims to go some way towards correcting these biases. By drawing together the archaeological record and literary sources, it is possible to explore some of the physical aspects of life in the Greco-Roman world of the first and second centuries AD. Topics to be examined will include diet, agriculture and the food supply; the practice of trades and crafts; the domestic environment; sickness and health; death. A selection of artefacts from the Classics Museum will provide stimulus to discussion.
Proposed assessment: based on tutorial work, short papers, and a final examination.
20 hours of lectures; weekly tutorials
Prerequisite: At least 12 units in Classics, History, Ancient Greek or Latin.
Syllabus: This course is concerned with the Greek city-states in the late fifth and the fourth centuries BC, in particular with the social and economic structures that underlay both their internal working and their interactions. Topics to be considered include: the practice of democratic politics and alternatives to democracy; the dynamics of warfare; the forms of interstate relations. There will be a particular focus on Athenian society in such areas as property, family, slavery and sexuality. Emphasis will be placed on the interpretation of literary, inscriptional and archaeological evidence.
Proposed assessment: based on written work, tutorial participation and a final examination.
Prerequisites: Two courses in any one of the following: Anthropology, Archaeology (ARCH or PREH), Art History, Classical and European languages including English, Drama, Film, Gender, Sexuality and Culture, History, Music, Philosophy, Religious Studies and Women's Studies.
Syllabus: Developments in archaic, classical and Hellenistic Greek art and architecture will be studied within the context of Greek society. The main focus is on the classical period (480-323 BC), from the Battle of Marathon, through the building of the Parthenon in Athens, to the conquests of Alexander the Great. The geographical area extends from Greece and the Aegean islands and coast to the Greek colonies of Southern Italy. Themes will include the design, decoration and function of buildings in cities and sanctuaries; increasing naturalism and realism in sculpture and painting; the interpretation of scenes on painted pottery; and the Greeks' understanding of the nature and function of art. There will be an emphasis on buildings and objects that have influenced later European art. Use will be made of the Perseus database on the Web and items in the ANU's Classics Museum.
Proposed assessment: based on tutorial work, an essay, and a one-hour slide test.
Prerequisites: Two courses in any one of the following: Anthropology, Archaeology (ARCH or PREH), Art History, Classical and European languages including English, Drama, Film, Gender, Sexuality and Culture, History, Music, Philosophy, Religious Studies and Women's Studies.
Syllabus: There are three facets to this study: the stories themselves; the Greek, Roman, and subsequent contexts and the ways in which the stories have been presented; the various attempts in recent years to account for the enduring appeal of these myths. The ancient myths and legends as a form of history, their prevalence in art, the narrative techniques used, and some religious, philosophical and poetic dimensions will be addressed. While the primary focus is on the classical sources, the various interests and disciplinary backgrounds, which members of the class may bring to the subject will be integral to the course.
Proposed assessment: based on tutorial work, a 2000 essay and a one-hour test.
Prerequisite: Two courses in any one of the following: Ancient Greek, Archaeology (ARCH or PREH), Art History, Classics, Gender, Sexuality and Culture, History, Latin, Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Women's Studies.
Syllabus: A study of the distinctively Roman art produced in Italy and the Empire around the Mediterranean in the first three centuries AD. The focus will be on its ancient context and the achievements that have shaped the later history of European art. Topics will include the formulation of a 'universal' language of art, especially in architecture and sculpture, the techniques and functions of sculpture and frescoes, art preserved by the eruption of Mt Vesuvius in AD79 and the architectural revolution using concrete. Some emphasis will be placed on ancient art criticism and current views about a 'decline' culminating in medieval art.
Proposed assessment: based on tutorial work, an essay, and a one-hour slide test.
Prerequisite: At least 12 units in Classics, History, Ancient Greek, or Latin.
Syllabus: By the late second century BC the Roman republic had achieved overwhelming military supremacy in the Mediterranean world and extended its territorial domain over all of it. The disintegration of the internal political consensus in the Roman republic, under which a competitive aristocracy had exploited power and wealth, did not undermine this world empire; on the contrary, the autocracy that emerged out of civil war exploited the empire more efficiently.
Against this historical backdrop (roughly c.130BC to AD40), this course examines some people, not all Romans, who lived through this time of upheaval and whose individual experiences exemplify something of Roman behaviour and values. These include: Marius (outsider, popular hero, exponent of force in politics), Saturninus (popular leader, unsuccessful exponent of force in politics), Mithridates (king of Pontos, and obstacle to Roman imperialism), Crassus (richest man in Rome, killed by Parthian thrusts), Caelius Rufus and Clodia (lovers, in the smart set of poets and politicians), Tullia (Cicero's model daughter, thrice married off), Gaius Crastinus (veteran war-hero, up from the ranks), Fulvia (the strong woman of Roman politics and war), Marcus Antonius (military man, dynast), Cleopatra (forever coupled with the last-named, but was she a Black, as some Afro-American writers assert?), Maecenas (liberal patron of the arts, voluptuary and shadowy power next to the throne), and Pontius Pilate (administrative careerist, famous, despite a career setback, for executing Jewish malefactors).
Proposed assessment: based on written work (two short papers of c.1000 words each), tutorial participation, and a final examination.
Prerequisite: At least 12 units in Classics, History, Ancient Greek or Latin.
Syllabus: Much of what in later times has been regarded as key elements in Greek civilisation turns out in fact to be Athenian. This course is concerned with the special place that Athens occupies in the history of ancient Greece down to the late fifth century BC. The topics will include: the development in Athens of participatory democracy, the emergence of Athens as an imperial power, the intellectual environment of Athenian civic culture and some of its products in thought, drama and architecture. Emphasis will be placed on the interpretation of literary, inscriptional and archaeological evidence.
Proposed assessment: based on written work (two short papers of c. 1,000 words each), tutorial participation, and a final examination.
The program for the degree with Honours in Classics will comprise the following courses:
(b) three other courses from among the classical courses offered by the Classics Program (or included in List A or List B of later-year courses in the Classics major), including at least two courses from either the Ancient Greek or the Latin major
(c) other courses to make up the units for a pass degree, including a major from outside the Honours school
Convener: Dr Louise Maurer, MA Adel., DEA Sorbonne, PhD Sorbonne
People of many nationalities besides the French themselves speak French; it is one of the languages of the Pacific Region, of North America and of much of Africa. France is influential in the European Union and in world affairs and has given us eminent philosophers, writers, painters and film directors, as well as a great culture since medieval times. France has major business interests in Australia, particularly in the mining and viticulture sectors, and increasingly in electronics, banking and finance, while French-Australian collaboration in scientific and industrial research is strong and growing.
In language teaching the French program aims at developing students' ability to understand, pronounce and speak standard French, and to read and write French as it appears in newspapers and works of literature. In literature study, we aim to develop students' capacity to enjoy and judge works of literature written at different periods, to discover their structures, meanings and intentions, and to recognise features of style. We also aim to develop students' ability to express themselves in French on literary topics and current affairs. Finally, our emphasis on French culture, including cinema, politics and society aims to combine fluency in French with an understanding of France, both in the European context and overseas, particularly the Pacific.
We use a variety of material: written and audio-visual, as well as computer programs, and we encourage students to study for part of their degree at a French university, usually in their Honours year. The ANU has an exchange agreement with several French universities including the University of New Caledonia, and scholarships are available on a competitive basis. The School of Language Studies and the Faculty of Arts must approve the study program for each student.
Our students find employment in a broad range of fields, including the public service, the professions, business, education, media and the arts.
There are several points of entry, from FREN1003 Introductory French 1, suitable for students who come with no knowledge of French, to those with different levels of previous acquaintance with the language. Placement tests for new students with previous knowledge of French will be held before the beginning of semester, and these will determine the level of entry. Native or near native speakers should see the Convener of French before the start of semester to plan their major.
Reading lists of prescribed texts and recommended reference books for all French courses are available from the School.
The major comprises a minimum of 42 units (normally seven courses). There are several ways of making up a major in French, including those based on mid-year entry.
Introductory French 1 FREN1003, Introductory French 2 FREN1004, Continuing French 1 FREN2024, Continuing French 2 FREN2025, Intermediate French 1 FREN3006, Intermediate French 2 FREN3007 plus one thematic course
Continuing French 1 FREN2024, Continuing French 2 FREN2025, Intermediate French 1 FREN3006, Intermediate French 2 FREN3007, Advanced French 1 FREN3008, Advanced French 2 FREN3009 plus either a thematic course or a common option course*
Intermediate French 1 FREN3006, Intermediate French 2 FREN3007, Advanced French 1 FREN3008, Advanced French 2 FREN3009 plus either 3 thematic courses or 2 thematic courses plus 1 common option course*.
* In 2002 the common option course is Contemporary European Narrative: Literary and Visual LANG3003
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Intermediate French 1 FREN3006 |
Intermediate French 2 FREN3007 Ideological Issues under the Fifth Republic FREN2014 * Contemporary European Narrative: Literary and Visual LANG3003 |
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65 hours of lectures (including 13 hours of laboratory sessions)
All intending students are asked to contact the Coordinator before enrolling.
Syllabus: An intensive course giving grounding in basic vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar sufficient to become functional at an elementary level, both in written and spoken French (eg learning tenses necessary to operate in the past, present and future). The textbook will be complemented by additional video-viewing, language and computer laboratory sessions and there will be constant exposure to the diverse facets of French culture and society.
Proposed assessment: 3 take-home exercises; 4 class tests; and an oral presentation.
65 hours of lectures (including 13 hours of laboratory sessions)
All intending students new to the French program are asked to contact the Coordinator before enrolling.
Prerequisite: Introductory French 1 FREN1003 or equivalent demonstrated, previous study of French or active contact with the language.
Syllabus: Further intensive study of the language, to improve vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar, with a view to developing self-expression both in writing and speaking. Introduction to authentic short texts (literary and other) and further listening practice to enable students to deal with more everyday situations as well as to develop and share critical attitudes towards French culture and society.
Proposed assessment: 3 take-home exercises; 4 class tests; an oral presentation
All new students must see the Coordinator to take a placement test.
Prerequisite: Introductory French 2 FREN1004 or equivalent, as demonstrated by test results.
Syllabus: A communicative and culture-based course offering grammar and vocabulary extension; a variety of written exercises, including composition; training in reading literature and other texts; listening comprehension with French audio and video material; practice in French conversation and group work.
Proposed assessment: 3 take-home assignments; 3 class tests; 1 short literature assignment; an oral presentation; and an oral comprehension test.
Prerequisite: Continuing French 1 FREN2024 or equivalent, as demonstrated by test results.
Syllabus: Further intensive study of French language, culture and society. There will be exposure to contemporary French society by means of video and audio material, work in grammar extending students' skills, creative writing and role play.
Proposed assessment: 3 take-home assignments; 2 class tests; 1 essay on literature; an oral presentation; and a 2 hour examination.
Prerequisite: Continuing French 2 FREN2025 or equivalent, as demonstrated by test results.
Syllabus: An integrated course on aspects of French language, culture and society, designed to improve the students' competence in understanding, speaking, reading and writing in the language, and to give them a good acquaintance with contemporary French society. The course comprises lectures on aspects of French life, oral classes, a grammar and writing class, and a reading class using literary texts. All classes are held in French.
Proposed assessment: A mixture of take-home assignments; in class tests and an oral presentation.
Prerequisite: Intermediate French 1 FREN3006 or equivalent.
Syllabus: An integrated course on aspects of French language, culture and society; oral and written language classes related to a series of lectures on various aspects of contemporary aspects of French life; language skills emphasised are listening comprehension, and the reading and writing of extended pieces of authentic French. Systematic grammar revision and extension, study of selected literary texts, mainly of the 20th century. All classes are given in French.
Proposed assessment: A mixture of take-home assignments; in class tests and an oral presentation.
Prerequisite: Intermediate French 2 FREN3007 or equivalent.
Syllabus: The course aims to equip students to understand and use French at an advanced level. A variety of texts, literary and journalistic, are used for comprehension, oral and written work.
Proposed assessment: 5 take-home assignments; 2 essays; oral presentation(s) and one comprehension test.
Prerequisite: Advanced French 1 FREN3008 or equivalent.
Syllabus: Written work at an advanced level on selected literary and journalistic texts. The oral class will develop students' autonomy as mature speakers of French.
Proposed assessment: 5 assignments; 2 essays; oral presentation(s) and one comprehension test.
Four hours per week: a two-hour screening; a one-hour lecture; a one-hour tutorial
Prerequisite: For students taking the course as part of a French major: FREN3007 Intermediate French 2.
Syllabus: After a brief overview of the history of French cinema, the course will study films by some of the leading French directors of the past forty years. Consideration will be given to the innovations of the "Nouvelle Vague", with respect to both the French and Hollywood traditions
The cinéma d'auteur approach will be followed through a study of the different styles of film making in evidence from critical reflection on form (Resnais, Godard) to psychological and social analysis (Rohmer, Malle) through to the cult films of recent directors (Beineix, Besson, Carax, Kassovitz). The contribution of successful women directors (Serreau, Varda) will be examined.
Proposed assessment: Tutorial participation; one 2,000 word essay and one written-up seminar paper.
1 lecture and 1 tutorial a week, plus 1 hour workshop/audio-visual session a fortnight, all in French.
Prerequisite: Intermediate French 2 FREN3007 or equivalent.
Syllabus: An analysis of French politics and France's relations with Africa and the European Union. This course aims to provide an introduction to France (both metropolitan and overseas) since 1945. The approach will be thematic rather than chronological. Students will use the Internet to access French newspapers and will have a collection of documents.
Proposed assessment: One oral class presentation, an essay of 1,500 words and a two hour examination in French.
33 hours of lectures (including 7 hours of seminar)
Prerequisite: Intermediate French 1 FREN3006 or equivalent.
Syllabus: A study of developments in French intellectual life since about 1958 in the context of social and political issues. The course will cover general cultural issues as well as political ideologies; relevant historical and political background will be included. Students will use French Internet sites and will have a collection of documents.
Proposed assessment: one presentation in class, an essay of 1,500 words and an examination of two hours, all in French.
Prerequisite: Intermediate French 2 FREN3007 or equivalent.
Syllabus: The South Pacific has been a privileged locus of European and particularly French imaginative projection since the 18th century. Recent events have shown that the Pacific remains an important ocean for France, whose interest and presence in the region are also of considerable importance to Australia. The course will examine French attitudes, as expressed in imaginative literature relating to the Pacific, to such categories as the exotic; knowledge; innocence; the savage, both noble and ignoble; civilisation; nature; in an attempt to understand Europe's major encounters with itself through the Other. Texts chosen range from the early 1770s to the late 1980s from discovery and philosophical speculation, through colonial rationalisation and anticolonial nostalgia, to contemporary myth-making
Proposed assessment: Two essays (one of 1,500 words, one of 2,500 words) and a written-up class paper.
Incompatibility: FREN2021 Selected Topics in French (depending on the year in which this was completed)
Classes: 2.5 hours a week -- in French
Prerequisite: Introductory French 2 FREN1004.
Syllabus: This will vary from year to year depending on the lecturer. In any given year, the course will provide intensive and advanced study of a topic or topics in an area of French Studies.
Proposed assessment: An oral presentation in French, one essay of 1,500 words and a two hour examination.
22 hours of lectures and 11 tutorials
This is the `common option' course for French, German and Italian majors in 2002.
Lectures and Tutorials: Two and a half hours a week (one 1-hour lecture in English, one 1-hour tutorial in the target language, one fortnightly 1-hour seminar in English)
Lecturers: Dr Maurer, Dr Hillman and Ms Carroli
Prerequisites: One of the following: Intermediate French 2 FREN3007, Intermediate German 2 GERM2106, Italian Studies - Intermediate 1 ITAL2007, or permission is granted by the Convener of the relevant major.
Syllabus: Contemporary Europe has evolved from a number of European nations and national identities. This course looks at the place of narrative in its literary and visual forms in the European tradition. The course examines literary narratives by major writers of the Twentieth Century, including Michel Tournier, Thomas Mann and Italo Calvino. Aspects of social engagement, in particular the central event for European consciousness, World War 2, and of narrative technique will be emphasised. Studied in conjunction with one another, the texts will enable the student to see elements of European literature in the process of evolving from a focus on social realism to symbolism and a post-modernist emphasis on the narrative process. The issues of the course are brought together in the film by Wim Wenders Der Himmel ÿber Berlin (Wings of Desire) that concludes the course. A reading brick of additional prescribed primary and selected secondary sources will be provided.
Proposed assessment: Two pieces of written work in the target language, one on a language/culture specific topic and one a cross-cultural topic, amounting to 3,000 words in total. One class presentation linked to one of the written assignments.
32 hours: 13 lectures, 13 language/culture-specific seminars, 6 intercultural seminars
Lecturers: Dr Jansen, Dr Maurer, Ms Piera Carroli
Prerequisites: One of the following: Intermediate French 2 FREN3007, Intermediate German 2 GERM2106, Italian Studies -- Intermediate 1 ITAL2007, or permission is granted by the Convener of the relevant major.
Syllabus: As our major means of social interaction language plays an important role in the shaping and expression of our identity. The course takes an intercultural perspective and will explore how issues such as language and nationality, language and gender, and language in social interaction manifest themselves in different European societies and in the wider European context.
Proposed assessment: One 20 minute oral presentation, one 1,500 word and one 2000-word essay. Note -- all pieces of assessment are to be presented in the target language.
Incompatability: CMEL3002 Language and Identity in a European context
This course can be counted towards a French, German or Italian major.
First semester (Not offered in 2002 as a French course)
13 hours of lectures, 13 hours of seminars and 6 hours of tutorials
To be offered as the `common option' course for French, German and Italian majors in 2003.
Prerequisites: Adequate knowledge of one of the languages taught at ANU [e.g. French (FREN3007 Intermediate French 2), German (GERM2106 Intermediate German 2), Italian, Latin, Greek Asian Languages], or of a language not taught at ANU, with the permission of the Coordinator.
Syllabus: A study of the problems regularly encountered in the process of cross-language and cross-cultural transfer. The focus of this course will be on the translation of literature. Various genres will be studied, including poetry and drama with their particular problems of translation. Using English as our working language we shall examine and where possible compare, renderings into English of well known works of literature, while trying to establish criteria and clarify what we mean by `a good translation'.
In seminar work, students will be required to read theoretical works in English or in their language of expertise, dealing with literary translation and report on these. They will also be expected to examine published translations from their particular language and analyse these in detail, and to report on the difficulties encountered in their own translation assignments.
Proposed assessment: One 1,500-word essay (35%); one extended translation (c.1,200 words) with detailed commentary (35%); short translations (6/7 pieces) for tutorial work (30%).
Second semester (Not offered in 2002 as a French course)
13 hours of lectures, 13 hours of seminars and 6 hours of tutorials
This course is not offered as the `common option' course for French, German and Italian majors in 2002.
Prerequisites: Adequate knowledge of one of the languages taught at ANU [e.g. French (FREN3007 Intermediate French 2), German (GERM2106 Intermediate German 2), Italian, Latin, Greek Asian Languages], or of a language not taught at ANU, with the permission of the Coordinator.
Syllabus: A study of the problems regularly encountered in the process of cross-language and cross-cultural transfer as found in texts not classifiable as literary and in handling material other than the written word. We shall begin by exploring genres of translation and establishing our focus on the vocational, specialised or practical forms as opposed to the literary, which is the focus of LANG3001. We shall proceed to explore general principles, and look at topics such as translation in international organisations, technical translation, machine translation, interpreting, the translation of film scripts and the design and use of dictionaries and other works of reference.
Proposed Assessment: One 1,500-word essay; one extended translation (c.1,200 words) with detailed commentary. Short translations for tutorial work.
Intending students should read the introductory section of the Faculty of Arts entry and should consult the Convener well in advance. Admission to Fourth year (Honours) is by approval by Faculty on the recommendation of the Head of School, Language Studies. Honours students usually spend one semester (sometimes longer) at a French university and the work they successfully complete is credited towards their degree. Arrangements for this must be made well in advance.
To be eligible for French IV Honours students must have completed:
(b) 10 courses, in French, (a total of at least 60 units) with at least a Credit level in all courses
(1) From FREN2024 and FREN2025 (Continuing level). Students take the courses at continuing, intermediate and advanced levels plus 3 or 4 thematic courses in 2nd and 3rd years and, if necessary, one common option in either later year.
(2) From FREN3006 and FREN3007 (Intermediate level). Students take the intermediate and advanced courses, 4 thematic courses, and the common option course or other discipline course (subject to prior approval of convener) in both later years.
(3) From FREN3008 and FREN3009 (advanced level). Students take the two advanced language courses, 6 thematic courses and 2 common courses.
Students entering French at advanced level may take a unit outside French, subject to prior approval of convener, with all work to be done in French.
NB: To complete Honours from the beginners' level will require special permission and may require additional language work before entering fourth year.
The Honours Year for entrants at all levels normally comprises a thesis of circa 12,000 words in French on an approved topic, two 5000 words dissertations in French, regular weekly oral and written work, and final written and oral exams. It has become common practice for students to spend one semester of the Honours Year at a French University, undertaking an approved program of study. For the other semester they do coursework (written and oral language) at the ANU, in addition to completing the other requirements (thesis, dissertations etc) for Honours in French. Those students who cannot spend a semester in France should see the Convener for further information regarding coursework arrangements and requirements.
It is possible to combine French Honours with Honours in another language or discipline of the School of Language Studies, or with another Honours school in the Faculty of Arts. As far as the French half of the program is concerned, students should normally have completed 48 units (8 courses), at credit level. The course work consists of both French language work and a thesis co-supervised and co-assessed by the other discipline. The language in which the thesis is to be written and its length will be negotiated in each case and overall weightings may be adjusted accordingly.
This course can be counted towards an Applied Linguistics or Linguistics major.
Convener: Ms Gabriele Schmidt, MA Bielefeld
German is one of the main languages in Europe, spoken as a native language by well over 100 million people in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and other nations. With a rich literary and philosophical heritage, German has become a language of culture, trade, science, technology, and world relations. This role has increased during the last few years due to Germany's reunification and the changes in Eastern Europe, where, as a result, German is used more and more as a lingua franca.
In the Australian context, German has a long tradition as one of the top ten community languages on this continent. German migrants have made major contributions to Australia's cultural and economic development. Germany is one of Australia's biggest trading partners. Its economic power gives Germany a key role within the European Community. In addition, German tourists are more and more visiting Australia, creating employment opportunities in many areas. Furthermore, German and English are both members of the Indo-European group of languages and have many similarities, which makes it easy for native speakers of English to learn German.
The School of Language Studies offers courses in German language, linguistics, literature, society and film from beginners to honours and postgraduate levels. The German courses set out below comprise a set of core language courses, together with a proposed range of optional courses. Each optional course will be offered approximately every third year, subject to enrolment figures and availability of staff. However, it is expected that a sufficient number of optional courses will be offered every year, and all students will be given the opportunity to complete a major and the degree with honours in German Studies.
Courses with the prefix GERM1000 are first-year courses, those with GERM2000/GERM3000 later-year courses.
Students with some previous knowledge of German will be given a placement test and interview during Orientation Week to decide their appropriate entry point to the core language courses. Students who have completed an accredited major in Continuing German at an ACT secondary college or have an equivalent qualification frequently begin with GERM2105.
Core language courses are usually assessed by a mixture of regular written exercises, oral and written tests and possibly a final examination. Optional courses may be assessed by essays only or by assignments and a final examination. Details of assessment for all courses will be arranged at the beginning of each semester in consultation with students. Course entries below provide further information on proposed assessment.
The major consists of a minimum of 42 units -- seven courses. For beginning students, the major consists normally of six core language courses GERM1021 -- GERM2106 plus one optional course; for students who have previous knowledge of German, the major consists of core language courses and optional courses. Native speakers of German or those who speak and write the language fluently are asked to consult the Convener of German Studies during Registration Week to plan their majors.
Introduction to German 1 GERM1021, Introduction to German 2 GERM1022, Continuing German 1 GERM2103, Continuing German 2 GERM2104, Intermediate German 1 GERM2105, Intermediate German 2 GERM2106, plus one option course (language specific);
Continuing German 1 GERM2103, Continuing German 2 GERM2104, Intermediate German 1 GERM2105, Intermediate German 2 GERM2106, Advanced German 1 GERM3007, Advanced German 2 GERM3008, plus one option course;
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Intermediate German 2 GERM2106 Post-war German Society GERM2020 * Contemporary European Narrative: Literary and Visual LANG3003 |
(a) development of basic listening and reading comprehension skills
(b) development of basic oral and written communication skills
(c) an introduction to German grammar
(d) training in and reflection on language learning strategies
(e) analysis of literary and non literary texts -- appropriate to the language level -- about life and culture of the German-speaking societies.
Proposed assessment: A mixture of tests, assignments and a final exam.
Prerequisite: German Studies: Introduction to German 1 GERM1021 or equivalent competence
(a) development of basic listening and reading comprehension skills
(b) development of basic oral and written communication skills
(c) an introduction to German grammar
(d) training in and reflection on language learning strategies
(e) analysis of literary and non literary texts -- appropriate to the language level -- about life and culture of the German-speaking societies.
Proposed assessment: A mixture of tests, assignments, an oral presentation and a final exam.
Prerequisite: GERM1022 Introduction German 2 or equivalent competence
(a) continued development of listening and reading comprehension skills
(b) continued development of oral and written communication skills
(c) a review and extension of basic German grammar
(d) further training in and reflection on language learning strategies
(e) analysis of literary and non literary texts -- appropriate to the language level -- about life and culture of the German-speaking societies.
Proposed assessment: A mixture of tests, assignments, an oral presentation and a final exam.
Prerequisite: GERM2103 Continuing German 1 or equivalent competence
(a) continued development of listening and reading comprehension skills
(b) continued development of oral and written communication skills
(c) a review and extension of basic German grammar
(d) further training in and reflection on language learning strategies
(e) analysis of literary and non literary texts -- appropriate to the language level -- about life and culture of the German-speaking societies
Proposed assessment: A mixture of tests, assignments, an oral presentation and a final exam.
39 hours of classes (plus 6 hours of self-access in the multi-media laboratory)
Prerequisite: GERM2104 Continuing German 2 or equivalent competence
(a) development of listening and reading comprehension skills
(b) development of oral and written communication skills
(c) study of modern German grammar and vocabulary
(d) study of topical issues in contemporary German-speaking societies
(e) introduction to contemporary literature in the German language
Proposed assessment: A mixture of tests, short essays, an oral presentation and a final exam.
39 hours of classes (plus 6 hours of self-access in the multi-media laboratory)
Prerequisite: GERM2105 Intermediate German 1 or equivalent competence
Corequisite (recommended): GERM2020 Post-war German Society
(a) development of listening and reading comprehension skills
(b) development of oral and written communication skills
(c) study of modern German grammar and vocabulary
(d) study of topical issues in contemporary German-speaking societies
(e) introduction to contemporary literature in the German language
Proposed assessment: A mixture of tests, short essays, an oral presentation and a final exam.
39 hours of classes (plus 6 hours of self-access in the multi-media laboratory)
Prerequisite: GERM2106 Intermediate German 2 or equivalent competence
Corequisite (recommended): GERM2111 German Language Change
(a) development of listening and reading comprehension skills
(b) development of oral and written communication skills
(c) study of selected aspects of modern German grammar and vocabulary
(d) study of topical issues in contemporary German-speaking societies
(e) study of contemporary literature in the German language
Proposed assessment: A mixture of tests, short essays, an oral presentation and a final exam.
39 hours of classes (plus 6 hours of self-access in the multi-media laboratory)
Prerequisite: GERM3007 Advanced German 1 or equivalent competence
Corequisite (recommended): GERM2020 Post-war German Society, LANG3003 Contemporary European Narrative: Literary and Visual
(a) development of listening and reading comprehension skills
(b) development of oral and written communication skills
(c) study of selected aspects of modern German grammar and vocabulary
(d) study of topical issues in contemporary German-speaking societies
(e) study of contemporary literature in the German language
Proposed assessment: A mixture of tests, short essays, an oral presentation and a final exam.
Prerequisite: GERM2106 Intermediate German 2 or equivalent competence
Corequisite (recommended): GERM3007 Advanced German 1
Syllabus: A study of German literature during the period 1770-1830, and in particular of its present reception. In addition, reference will be made to key works of art and music from the same era.
Proposed assessment: Classroom participation; two essays of 1,500 words.
Preliminary reading: Goethe, poems (a selection available in a reading brick)
A weekly screening, plus a lecture and a seminar/week
Prerequisite: GERM 2106 Intermediate German 2 or equivalent competence
Corequisite (recommended): GERM3007 Advanced German 1, any FILM-prefix course
Syllabus: Alongside a historical overview, beginning with the silent film era and extending up to the present, aspects considered include film as social document, film and literature, and the aesthetics of film. Featured film makers include Fritz Lang, Fassbinder, Wenders and Herzog.
Proposed assessment: Tutorial participation: two essays of 1,500 words.
This course may be counted towards a Film Studies or Contemporary Europe major.
Prerequisite: GERM2106 Intermediate German 2 or equivalent competence
Corequisite (recommended): GERM3007 Advanced German 1
Syllabus: A linguistically-informed introduction to the history of the language including aspects of ongoing change in present-day German will form the core of the course and provide an overview of the major features of change in the sound system, vocabulary, word structure and syntax. It will also examine how some of these changes can be seen as associated with changes in the cultural and socio-political make-up of German society.
Rather than focusing on comprehensive factual detail the course aims to create an understanding of the underlying principles and mechanisms of language change and how these are reflected in the German language today.
Prerequisite: GERM2106 Intermediate German 2 or equivalent competence
Corequisite (recommended): GERM3007 Advanced German 1
Syllabus: This course provides:
(a) An introduction to German in its standard and regional varieties.
(b) A study of developments in modern German vocabulary and syntax.
Prerequisite: GERM2106 Intermediate German 2 or equivalent competence
Corequisite (recommended): GERM3007 Advanced German 1
Syllabus: The course looks at major prose writers of the 20th century, such as Kafka, Grass, Bachmann and Böll. Aspects of literary history and theory, as well as the social context of the works will be discussed. Texts will be chosen so as not to overlap with GERM2025.
Prerequisite: GERM2106 Intermediate German 2 or equivalent competence
Corequisite (recommended): GERM3007 Advanced German 1
Syllabus: The course examines the representation of German culture in filmic images throughout the century. Beginning with silent cinema (excerpts from Fritz Lang's Der müde Tod), when cinema still struggled for acceptance alongside 'high culture', the course examines the propagandistic use of images (Leni Riefenstahl), and national self-understanding through the concept of 'Heimat' -- with excerpts from 'Heimat' films of the 50s plus episodes from Heimat I and Heimat II by Edgar Reitz -- before looking at film versions of literary narratives. The latter will include Visconti's film of Mann's novella Der Tod in Venedig, Schlöndorff's film of Böll's Die verlorene Ehre der Katharina Blum, and excerpts from Grass' Die Blechtrommel alongside the film version. Finally issues of images, stereotypes and memory will be taken up in Verhoeven's Das schreckliche Mädchen and/or Fassbinder's Die Ehe der Maria Braun.
The course aims to sensitize students to the power of visual imagery in a tradition where this was banefully exploited by the Nazis, as well as providing a panoramic overview of post-war German cinema and an encounter with some major post-war writers. Questions of narrative with respect to both mediums of film and literature will be of primary importance.
Proposed assessment: Two essays of 1,500 words.
Preliminary reading: Reading brick plus: