BACKGROUND TO GERMAN BEGINNERS 1

BACKGROUND TO GERMAN BEGINNERS 1
Course Code
GM 1049
Credit Points
15
Course Coordinator
Dr G M Sharman

Pre-requisites

None

Notes

This course may only be taken in conjunction with German for Beginners 1 (GM 1054) or otherwise by permission of Head of School.

Overview

This course is intended for beginners, wishing to proceed with German Studies beyond level 1. It provides an introduction to cultural, historical and social aspects of 20th-century Germany through the study of a selection of texts, socio-historical documents and films. In addition to formal lectures and tutorials, students are expected to follow a programme of directed reading.

Structure

1 one-hour lecture per week plus 1 two-hour tutorial every fortnight.

Assessment

1st Attempt: Continuous assessment (100%) consisting of one in-class exercise (50%) and one essay of 1,200 words (50%).

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

Formative Assessment

1 essay plus 1 in-class exercise.

Feedback

A CAS mark plus written and verbal feedback is given on all assessments. Written assignments are routinely returned on an individual basis.