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GM1549: BACKGROUND TO GERMAN BEGINNERS 2 (2015-2016)

Last modified: 25 Mar 2016 11:33


Course Overview

This course is intended for beginners, wishing to proceed with German Studies beyond level 1. It provides an introduction to selected German Short Stories from the 20th-century, with a particular focus on relating these to their cultural, historical and social context.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 1
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Steven Lawrie

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)
  • Either Programme Level 1 or Programme Level 2

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

This course is intended for beginners, wishing to proceed with German Studies beyond level 1. It provides an introduction to selected German Short Stories from the 20th-century, with a particular focus on relating these to their cultural, historical and social context.

Further Information & Notes

This course may only be taken in conjunction with German for Beginners 2 (GM 1554) or otherwise by permission of the Head of School.
Prescribed text:  D. Constantine (ed.), German Short Stories 2 (Penguin) 

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour examination (100%).

Resit: 1 two-hour written examination (100%).

Formative Assessment

Preparation for classes and contribution to tutorials.

Feedback

A CGS mark plus written and verbal feedback is given on the essay. Written assignments are routinely returned on an individual basis. Informal feedback on participation and performance is also given in the tutorials.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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