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GM1052: MODERN GERMAN CULTURE 1 (2016-2017)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

Learn more about German 20th-century literature, dealing with the events that shaped German and European history. As in all good literature, we will discuss universal  themes and topics covering all of the most important aspects of modern life.  

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 1
Term First Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Gundula-Maria Sharman

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

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

  • GM1050 German Language 1 (Studied)
  • Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

  • GM1049 Background to German for Beginners 1 (Studied)
  • GM1549 Background to German for Beginners 2 (Studied)

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

The course consists of the study of selected aspects of modern German culture, involving the close analysis of a modern German texts, together with lectures introducing students to the social, political and cultural context in which the text was written. The aim of the course is to develop students’ vocabulary and knowledge of German and their stylistic awareness, to provide students with the ability to analyse literary works, including film adaptations, and to apply all these skills to the study of modern texts selected for their literary importance and relevance to modern German society. This course may be taken on its own or together with GM 1050.

Further Information & Notes

Prescribed text:   Wolfgang Borchert, Draußen vor der Tür (Rowohlt) 

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: One written assessment assignment of ca. 1500 words (100%).

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

Formative Assessment

The essays provides the opportunity for formative assessment. Further formative assessment is provided in small-group work and group and individual presentations in the tutorials.

Feedback

All essays are handed back individually, on a one-to-one basis, by the course tutor. The above assessments are given CGS marks, and extensive written feedback is also given on each piece of work. Additional informal feedback on performance and tutorial participation is also given in tutorials.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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