GM1IMG-Icons of Modern Germany
Module Provider: German
Number of credits: 20 [10ECTS credits]
Level:
4
Terms in which taught: Autumn, Spring and Summer
Module Convenor:
U
Wolfel
Pre-requisites: Pass in A/AS level German or equivalent
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded: GM1ICI
Module version for: 2009/0
Email: u.wolfel@reading.ac.uk
Aims:
To provide students with an overview of the political and cultural history of Germany since 1945, and to enable them to develop practice and confidence in reading and analysing related literary, historical, and cinematic material.
Assessable learning outcomes:
Students will have demonstrated their ability to:
Additional outcomes:
Students will be able to:
Outline content:
Throughout the Autumn and Spring terms there will be weekly lectures and seminars on iconic figures and themes reflecting the history and culture of Germany after 1945. These will typically include the post-1945 history of Berlin with particular reference to political division, works by Wolf Biermann and Heinrich Böll, the historical and political significance of Willy Brandt and Konrad Adenauer
In the Summer term there will be revision sessions.
Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
Lectures and tutorials. The texts and films are in German (the latter in subtitled versions); the lectures and tutorials are conducted in English.
Contact hours:
| Autumn | Spring | Summer | |
| Lectures | 10 | 10 | |
| Tutorials/seminars | 10 | 10 | 3 |
| Practicals | |||
| Other contact (eg study visits) | |||
| Total hours | 20 | 20 | 3 |
| Number of essays or assignments | 1 essay | 1 essay | |
| Other (eg major seminar paper) | 2 worksheets | 2 worksheets |
Assessment:
Coursework
1 essay to be handed in by noon on the first day of the Spring and Summer Terms. Two worksheets per term to be completed on different topics.
Relative percentage of coursework: 50% (40% for essays, 10% for worksheets)
Examinations
One two-hour examination in Summer Term
Requirements for a pass
40%
Reassessment arrangements
One two-hour examination in August/September resit period. Assessed coursework mark over 40% to be carried forward, otherwise coursework to be resubmitted by 1 September.
Last updated: 7 December 2009