GM4088: GERMAN DRAMA IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY B (2014-2015)

Course Aims:  To provide an overview and understanding of German drama as major component of modern German-language literature within its socio-political and literary context.  To foster an analysis of and critical reflection upon selected examples from amongst the oeuvre of German dramatists. . To facilitate the discussion and analysis in class of selected dramas as well as to encourage independent research and the writing-up of research findings in an appropriate academic form .  To facilitate, beyond the analysis of individual works, a panoramic view of the topic and an understanding of the salient aspects of modern German drama . To ensure that German Studies students gain an understanding and appreciation of this important component of modern German literature. Main Learning Outcomes: Students will gain knowledge and understanding of drama as an an important aspect of modern German literature. Students will improve their knowledge of the German language and gain an appreciation of a representative selection of German dramas. Students will improve their knowledge and understanding of developments in German culture and of the historical background to the literary texts. Students will develop critical analytical approaches to a variety of literary texts. Students will assemble a coherent argument for presentation in oral or written form. In addition, students will develop more general intellectual, and practical skills, including the ability to engage with the process of learning in a constructive and self-motivated fashion, to read, order and analyze a body of material, to articulate arguments and present the findings of independent research, and to work to deadlines, either on their own or as part of a team. Content: This course provides an introduction to German drama in the 20th century, including Expressionist drama, Epic Theatre and post- 1945 drama in the German-speaking countries. Selected works by writers such as Toller, Brecht, Frisch, Drrenmatt, Kroetz and Hein will be examined. The plays will be analysed within their socio-political context.

This course may not be included in a graduating curriculum with GM3088 GERMAN DRAMA IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY A, GM3588, GERMAN DRAMA IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY C or GM 4588 GERMAN DRAMA IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY D.

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1st Attempt: One 2500 word continuous assessment exercise (30%) and one 4000 word extended essay (70%). Resit: (for honours students only) candidates achieving a CAS mark of 6-8 may be awarded compensatory level 1 credit. Candidates achieving a CAS mark of less than 6 will be required to submit a new essay.

Preparation of literary texts, discussion in class. Students are given the opportunity to articulate arguments in respect of the topics dealt with and thereby measure their own understanding and progress.

All essays and presentations are discussed individually within no more than 3 weeks of submission. All assignments receive CAS marks, which the Course Guide links to specific marking criteria, and written or verbal feedback in the form of tutors' comments is also given. Additional informal feedback on performance and tutorial participation is offered in tutorials. Tutors have office hours at which further feedback may be sought.

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