Modern Languages and Cultures |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | INTRODUCTION TO GERMAN STUDIES II | ||
Code | GRMN128 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr AF Plowman Modern Languages and Cultures Afp0001@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2019-20 | Level 4 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite: |
Co-requisite modules: |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
10 |
10 |
2 7 |
29 | |||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 121 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Commentary 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. | -1000 words | 30 | ||||
Essay There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. | -1500 words | 40 | ||||
Commentary 2 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. | -1000 words | 30 |
Aims |
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To provide students with an understanding of the language and conventions of German short stories, Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis as well as German film; To teach students how to engage in the study and critical discussion of German literature and German film as well as related academic secondary sources; To teach students writing commentaries, literary reviews, essays and employ the correct forms of bibliographical citation. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) By the end of the module students will have developed a detailed understanding of the literary genre of the German short story, of Kafka's The Metamorphosis and of three important German films. |
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(LO2) Students will be able to watch critically / read critically both primary literature/films in German at an appropriate level and more extended passages of secondary literature in English. They will be able to critically engage in a discussion of the materials studied in class. |
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(LO3) Students will be able to write critical commentaries, essays and literary reviews on the areas/materials studied. To this end, they will further consolidate their knowledge about finding and using appropriate materials from secondary sources. They will further consolidate their knowledge about the conventions of bibliographic citation. |
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(S1) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Listening skills |
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(S2) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis |
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(S3) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Academic writing (inc. referencing skills) |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Seminar Attendance Recorded: No Teaching Method 3 - Workshop Attendance Recorded: No Teaching Method 4 - Other |
Syllabus |
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Topics covered during the module may include: Introduction to short stories (e.g, Borchert, Grimms, Kafka); Kafka, Die Verwandlung; Film analysis and German film in the post-1945 context; Films to include: Die Mörder sind unter uns; Die Ehe der Maria Braun; Das Wunder von Bern; Phoenix. |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |