German Programme, School of Modern Languages and Cultures HKU

This course will provide students with background information on various aspects of post war Germany. Students will be asked to analyse significant issues in German society over the past 60 years, such as the American influence on German society, the changing role of women, or the impact of foreign immigrants on German society, by studying authentic materials in German (advertisements, TV commercials, newspaper texts, songs, film clips and movies).

Elective Course
GRMN2023	Contemporary German society in the media	6 credits

This course will provide students with background information on various aspects of post war Germany. Students will be asked to analyse significant issues in German society over the past 60 years, such as the American influence on German society, the changing role of women, or the impact of foreign immigrants on German society, by studying authentic materials in German (advertisements, TV commercials, newspaper texts, songs, film clips and movies).

Prerequisite: GRMN1002. German I.2.
Co-requisite: GRMN2001. German II.1 or comparable level acquired elsewhere.
Assessment: 100% coursework.
(Offered in 2020/2021, 1st semester)