Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2012-2013 (archived)
Module GERM1071: THE HISTORY AND CULTURE OF THE GERMAN-SPEAKING COUNTRIES
Department: Modern Language and Cultures (German)
GERM1071: THE HISTORY AND CULTURE OF THE GERMAN-SPEAKING COUNTRIES
| Type | Open | Level | 1 | Credits | 20 | Availability | Available in 2012/13 | Module Cap | 60 | Location | Durham |
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Prerequisites
- Grade B or above 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 Combination of Modules
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seminars | 21 | Weekly | 1 Hour | 21 | ■ |
| Lectures | 10 | Fortnightly | 1 Hour | 10 | ■ |
| Preparation and Reading | 169 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Essay | Component Weighting: 15% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Essay (Term 1) | 1500 words | 100% | Yes |
| Component: Essay | Component Weighting: 15% | ||
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Essay (Term 2) | 1500 words | 100% | Yes |
| Component: Examination | Component Weighting: 70% | ||
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Written Examination | 2 hours | 100% | Yes |
Formative Assessment:
None
■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University