Unit name | Introduction to German Studies (Post A-Level) |
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Unit code | GERM10013 |
Credit points | 40 |
Level of study | C/4 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
Unit director | Dr. Davies |
Open unit status | Open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | Department of German |
Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This unit introduces the study of German literature, history, linguistics and culture from the Middle Ages to the present through close study of representative texts and ideas. It aims to help students develop their skills of critical analysis and synthesis, informed discussion and the written presentation of ideas. It consists of:
a lecture series on one or more aspects of modern German culture a lecture series on themes in modern German and Austrian society a lecture series ('Landeskunde') on the history of German and Austria one seminar class per semester designed to Introduce and consolidate skill in one of the discipline taught in the German department (broadly: literature, linguistics, and history.
Practical guidance on writing essays and commentaries is built into the discussion classes.
Aims:
To complement / provide a solid basis for other units in the German Department.
Receive practical guidance on the oral and written presentation of ideas
Landeskunde essay (10%), 2 hour poetry exam (20%), 2 hour history exam (20%), 1500 word essay (25%), 1.5 hour linguistics exam (25%).
A selection of texts from the different disciplines (History, Linguistics, Literature, Mediaeval Studies); the precise texts may vary from year to year