15 credits
Level 1
First Term
Students will gain detailed knowledge and understanding of the fascinating political and cultural developments and historical events in 20th century Germany.
They will be introduced in weekly lectures and tutorials to a variety of texts and contemporary films.
This course is taught in English and normally taken in conjunction with GM1054 German for Beginners 1. It is specifically recommended to students with the intention to proceed with German Studies beyond level one.
No pre-requisites are required.
15 credits
Level 1
First Term
15 credits
Level 1
First Term
15 credits
Level 1
First Term
This language course provides students with a sound foundation in German (grammar and vocabulary). It enables students to understand the gist of authentic written and spoken German and to speak and write about familiar topics with a degree of accuracy and fluency.
No previous knowledge of German is required, but this course is also for students which took German at school before, on any level lower than Higher or A-level.
With 3 Language Classes and 1 Language Practical per week this course encourages and supports students to develop their personal self-study strategies.
15 credits
Level 1
Second Term
15 credits
Level 1
Second Term
This module is designed for students with an SCE H in German or equivalent. The course develops receptive and productive oral and written German language skills. Students who are considering applying for entry to German Honours must take this course. The course builds on GM1050.
15 credits
Level 1
Second Term
This language course provides students with a sound foundation in German (grammar and vocabulary). It enables students to understand the gist of authentic written and spoken German and to speak and write about familiar topics with a degree of accuracy and fluency.
No previous knowledge of German is required, but this course is also for students which took German at school before, on any level lower than Higher or A-level.
With 3 Language Classes and 1 Language Practical per week this course encourages and supports students to develop their personal self-study strategies.
15 credits
Level 1
Second Term
This course allows insight into the major upheavals of twentieth century German history, while also extending students’ skills in reading German and in literary analysis. It focuses on a short novel by contemporary author Jenny Erpenbeck, which deals with the inhabitants of a Berlin house from the early 1900s to the late 1990s. Through exploring this literary text, students are able to engage with the ways in which radical social and political change impacts individual lives.
15 credits
Level 2
First Term
15 credits
Level 2
First Term
15 credits
Level 2
First Term
15 credits
Level 2
Second Term
15 credits
Level 2
Second Term
15 credits
Level 2
Second Term
30 credits
Level 3
Full Year
30 credits
Level 3
First Term
The course requires the submission of written assignments by correspondence.
15 credits
Level 3
First Term
This course is available only to students in Programme Year 3 or above and only to Honours candidates in European Studies during their period of residence abroad.
The course requires the submission of written assignments by correspondence.
15 credits
Level 3
First Term
15 credits
Level 3
First Term
15 credits
Level 3
First Term
15 credits
Level 3
First Term
15 credits
Level 3
First Term
15 credits
Level 3
Second Term
The course requires the submission of written assignments by correspondence.
15 credits
Level 3
Second Term
15 credits
Level 3
First Term
Why are we endlessly fascinated with murder and violence? The more peaceful the society, the greater the fascination - so it seems. This course will examine some highlights of German crime fiction, and attempt to answer the question of how and why this is such a successful genre.
15 credits
Level 3
Second Term
15 credits
Level 4
First Term
15 credits
Level 4
First Term
0 credits
Level 4
First Term
15 credits
Level 4
First Term
15 credits
Level 4
First Term
15 credits
Level 4
First Term
30 credits
Level 4
Second Term
15 credits
Level 4
Second Term
15 credits
Level 4
Second Term
Why are we endlessly fascinated with murder and violence? The more peaceful the society, the greater the fascination - so it seems. This course will examine some highlights of German crime fiction, and attempt to answer the question of how and why this is such a successful genre.
15 credits
Level 4
Second Term
This course will focus on the history and theory of translation and will include practical work on literary and non-literary texts. The course will examine theoretical approaches to translation and the practical techniques applied by translators.
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