German Programme, School of Modern Languages and Cultures HKU

This course will further develop the language skills students have acquired during their previous language studies to further increase their proficiency level in German. The focus of this course is on current affairs in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland, including politics, lifestyle, music, and film. Students will also compare and contrast how media in countries other than Austria, Germany, and Switzerland, present the countries in focus. The medium of instruction and most of the materials used will be in German.

Elective Course
GRMN4003	Deutsch aktuell – current issues, films and music in German	6 credits

This course will further develop the language skills students have acquired during their previous language studies to further increase their proficiency level in German. The focus of this course is on current affairs in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland, including politics, lifestyle, music, and film. Students will also compare and contrast how media in countries other than Austria, Germany, and Switzerland, present the countries in focus. The medium of instruction and most of the materials used will be in German.

Prerequisite: GRMN3002. German III.2
Assessment: 100% coursework
(Offered in 2020/2021, 2nd semester)