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Undergraduate Handbook 2010-2011 (archived)
Module GERM1071: THE HISTORY AND CULTURE OF THE GERMAN-SPEAKING COUNTRIES
Department: Modern Languages and Cultures (German)
GERM1071: THE HISTORY AND CULTURE OF THE GERMAN-SPEAKING COUNTRIES
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 1 | 20 | Available in 2010/2011 | 60 | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- B in German at A level (or its equivalent).
Corequisites
- Modern Languages, Combined Honours and all Joint and 'with' programmes: German Language 1(I) (GERM1011). Other: see Chairman/Chairwoman of the Board of Studies in MLAC or his/her representative.
Excluded Combinations
- None.
Aims
- To enable students to understand the development of the modern German-speaking countries through the study of the changes their political boundaries have undergone and the influences which have shaped their culture.
Content
- A range of materials in various media is used.
- Two topics are studied from the following list in any given year:
- (a) The concept of 'Nation' and the problematical nature of German nationhood.
- (b) Popular uprisings and revolutions.
- (c) Nature and Technology in Germany.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
Subject-specific Skills
Key Skills
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Lectures, seminars, essay and examination.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seminars | 21 | Weekly | 1 Hour | 21 | Yes |
| Lectures | 10 | Fortnightly | 1 Hour | 10 | Yes |
| Preparation and Reading | 169 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 15% | Essay (Term 1) | 1500 words | 100% | Yes |
| Essay | 15% | Essay (Term 2) | 1500 words | 100% | Yes |
| Examination | 70% | Written Examination | 2 hours | 100% | Yes |
Formative Assessment
None
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.