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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 | 4 |
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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 | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
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 a longer 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 |
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| 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 artworks arising during the period of Viennese Modernism |
| Procedural | Create | Develop skills in analysing literary texts and artworks arising during the period of Viennese Modernism |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Improve ability to evaluate and discuss complex ideas orally and in writing |
| Reflection | Create | Develop and execute a longer self-directed research project, arising out of the topics on Viennese modernist art, literary texts, film and music studied on the course |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 35 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
The take-home exam will consist of two sections: one on individual texts/artworks, and one that asks you to engage with the course material through a broader or comparative lens. The total word length of the answers must not exceed 2500 words at Level 4. Duration: 48 hours 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 artworks arising during the period of Viennese Modernism |
| Procedural | Create | Develop skills in analysing literary texts and artworks arising during the period of Viennese Modernism |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Improve ability to evaluate and discuss complex ideas orally and in writing |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 15 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
The presentation, delivered in class, should be of circa 15 minutes duration. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 artworks arising during the period of Viennese Modernism |
| Procedural | Create | Develop skills in analysing literary texts and artworks arising during the period of Viennese Modernism |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Improve ability to evaluate and discuss complex ideas orally and in writing |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4000 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Procedural | Evaluate | Improve ability to evaluate and discuss complex ideas orally and in writing |
| Procedural | Analyse | Develop skills in analysing literary texts and artworks arising during the period of Viennese Modernism |
| Conceptual | Understand | Develop understanding of Austrian history and society through the study of diverse literary texts and art works. |
| Procedural | Create | Develop skills in analysing literary texts and artworks arising during the period of Viennese Modernism |
| Conceptual | Understand | Gain knowledge and understanding of the enduring significance of Viennese Modernism and the works it gave rise to. |
| Reflection | Create | Develop and execute a longer self-directed research project, arising out of the topics on Viennese modernist art, literary texts, film and music studied on the course |
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