German Language
German language and literature has been taught at Unisa since the 1950s. The Department of German was amalgamated with the Department of Russian at the beginning of 2001 to form the Department of German and Russian as a first step toward closer cooperation with other languages of European origin. As from June 2002, we are part of the Department of Modern European Languages. Since 2005, we are known as the Department of Classics and Modern European Languages and currently as the Department of Classics and World Languages.
The subject of German is presently taught at all levels, from beginners' modules through to BA, BA (Hons), MA and PhD. German can also be taken for non-degree purposes. The undergraduate syllabus at present consists of language and literature modules (literature from the 18th century "classics" to modern German literature) and the third level modules German for Professional purposes: Translation and Editing Practice (presented in conjunction with the Department of Linguistics), and Tourism.
As of 2011 German language courses will only be offered at second and third levels. The study of German literature will form part of an integrated major in Modern European literatures, with thematically focused courses combining aspects of German, Italian, Russian and Spanish literature.
The honours course includes interdisciplinary options, an option on translation, and a research article/project.
Undergraduate students can compete for bursaries from the German Academic Exchange Service (http://www.daad.de) to spend some time in Germany.
Post-graduate students (at MA and PhD levels) can apply for bursaries through UNISA's Financial Aid Bureau, e-mail nhlumvbl@unisa.ac.za, Tel. (012) 429-3536.
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