German Studies
Campus availability: Clayton
For further information relating to German Studies students should contact the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics.
- Codes and titles for language programs (information for students who started studying a language prior to 2004)
- Entry and exit points (how to start and finish in a language)
- Information for non-Arts students
Students who exit at level 10 or above will be awarded an Advanced German major, students who exit below level 10 will be awarded a Basic German major.
Right of School to determine entry level and approve accelerated enrolment:
The German Studies Program Convenor retains the right to determine the proper proficiency level for any particular student. Students are not permitted to accelerate their enrolment without first consulting the Program Convenor.
Language Study Abroad Program
The German Studies Program has ten active exchange agreements with German universities and cultural institutions. Students are encouraged to consider study abroad as part of a major sequence and/or an honours degree in German, Linguistics or Cultural Studies. Funding is available through Monash Abroad and the German Government (DAAD). For detailed information see the German Studies - Study Abroad web page.
Please note: depending on the teaching institution, German study abroad units may be HECS-HELP liable or only available on a fee-paying basis.
For a full list of units see German Studies: Language Study Abroad Units. You must obtain written approval from the German Studies Program before enrolling. For further details, please contact Heinz Kreutz or Axel Fliethmann.
Teaching language requirements:
If you intend to teach language you will need to complete an Advanced major with a proficiency level exit point of at least 10 (e.g. GRN3100).
First-year sequence
A sequence is normally a first semester first-year level unit which is followed by a second semester first-year level unit in the same discipline.
Minor sequence:
Students complete a standard minor chosen from EITHER 24 points of core language units OR 18 points of core language units plus one second-year level elective chosen from units that can be counted towards the discipline.
Major sequence:
Students complete a standard major consisting of six core language units as listed below and also including two electives chosen from units that can be counted towards the discipline.