MODERN GERMAN CULTURE 4

Course Code

GM 2543

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr S Lawrie

Pre-requisites

GM 2042 or GM 2043.

Notes

May not be taken in the same half-session together with GM 1552.

Overview

Building on Modern German Culture 3, this course consists of the study of selected aspects of modern German culture, involving the close analysis of two modern German texts, together with lectures introducing students to the social, political and cultural context in which the texts were written. A further lecture series provides an introduction to a pre-twentieth century text, normally Goethe's Faust (Part One).

The course consists of lectures on as well as tutorials in which students generate and discuss ideas about the texts and their contexts.

Structure

2 one-hour lectures and 1 one-hour tutorial per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: In-course assessment: one 2,000 word essay (30%); one two-hour examination (70%).

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

Formative Assessment

The continuous assessment essay also provides an opportunity for formative assessment. Further formative assessment is provided in the small-group work and group and individual presentations conducted in class.

Feedback

The above continuous assessment exercise is awarded a CAS mark, and written or verbal feedback is also given. Additional informal feedback on performance is also given in respect of group work and presentations in class.