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This course will consider art, film, literary texts, and music from the late 19th century and early 20th century in Vienna, Austria. We will examine what made turn-of-the century Vienna such a culturally dynamic place, giving rise to ideas that continue to shape our lives to this day.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 3 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course will consider art, film, literary texts, and music from the late 19th century and early 20th century in Vienna, a period characterised by radically new thought on society and the self, and innovative forms of artistic expression. Works by Robert Musil, Arthur Schnitzler, Otto Wagner, Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele, G.W. Pabst, Arnold Schönberg and Sigmund Freud will be examined in their socio-historical contexts to understand what made turn-of-the century Vienna such a culturally dynamic place, which gave rise to ideas that continue to shape our lives today.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 15 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
All presentations receive grades and are discussed individually within no more than 2 weeks. Additional informal feedback on performance and seminar participation is offered in seminars. Tutors have student hours at which further feedback may be sought. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Understand | Develop understanding of Austrian history and society through the study of diverse literary texts and art works. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Gain knowledge and understanding of the enduring significance of Viennese Modernism and the works it gave rise to. |
| Procedural | Analyse | Develop skills in analysing literary texts and art works arising during the period of Viennese Modernism |
| Procedural | Create | Assemble a coherent argument for presentation in oral and written work arising out of the topics on Viennese modernist art, literary texts, film and music studied |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Word Count: 3,000 In conjunction with the course coordinator, the student will develop an independent research project based on the course material. Supported through individual consultations with the course coordinator, the student will research and write the research essay responding to the issues raised in the course. The research essay will be marked on the basis of specific marking criteria (as outlined in the course guide) and will be returned with written feedback. Additional informal feedback on performance and seminar participation is offered in seminars. Tutors have student hours at which further feedback may be sought. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Understand | Develop understanding of Austrian history and society through the study of diverse literary texts and art works. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Gain knowledge and understanding of the enduring significance of Viennese Modernism and the works it gave rise to. |
| Procedural | Analyse | Develop skills in analysing literary texts and art works arising during the period of Viennese Modernism |
| Procedural | Create | Assemble a coherent argument for presentation in oral and written work arising out of the topics on Viennese modernist art, literary texts, film and music studied |
| Reflection | Create | Develop and execute a self-directed research project, arising from the subject matter covered on the course |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 35 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
48 hour take home exam. Essay-based assessments are marked on the basis of specific marking criteria (as outlined in the course guide) and are returned with written feedback. Tutors have office hours at which further feedback may be sought. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Understand | Develop understanding of Austrian history and society through the study of diverse literary texts and art works. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Gain knowledge and understanding of the enduring significance of Viennese Modernism and the works it gave rise to. |
| Procedural | Analyse | Develop skills in analysing literary texts and art works arising during the period of Viennese Modernism |
| Procedural | Create | Assemble a coherent argument for presentation in oral and written work arising out of the topics on Viennese modernist art, literary texts, film and music studied |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Essays are marked on the basis of specific marking criteria (as outlined in the course guide) and are returned with written feedback. Tutors have student hours at which further feedback may be sought. |
Word Count | 3500 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Understand | Gain knowledge and understanding of the enduring significance of Viennese Modernism and the works it gave rise to. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Develop understanding of Austrian history and society through the study of diverse literary texts and art works. |
| Procedural | Analyse | Develop skills in analysing literary texts and art works arising during the period of Viennese Modernism |
| Procedural | Create | Assemble a coherent argument for presentation in oral and written work arising out of the topics on Viennese modernist art, literary texts, film and music studied |
| Reflection | Create | Develop and execute a self-directed research project, arising from the subject matter covered on the course |
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