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 TEXTS AND CONTEXT IN GERMAN
Code GRMN125
Coordinator Dr L Marven
Languages, Cultures and Film
L.Marven@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2023-24 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           6

 6
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 144
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
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
There is a resit opportunity This will not be marked anonymously Standard UoL penalties will apply.  0    25       
There is a resit opportunity This will not be marked anonymously Standard UoL penalties will apply.  0    10       
There is a resit opportunity This will not be marked anonymously Standard UoL penalties will apply.  0    5       
There is a resit opportunity This will not be marked anonymously Standard UoL penalties will apply.  0    60       

Aims

To allow students to develop their reading knowledge of German literature;

To further students' linguistic skills in German;

To enable students to understand literary texts in their historical, political, social and literary contexts;

To develop students' research skills through targeted tasks;

To develop students' academic writing skills.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Students will demonstrate their understanding of a German-language text in its context.

(LO2) Students will develop their reading skills in both German and English.

(LO3) Students will develop their research skills.

(LO4) Students will develop their academic writing style and demonstrate their understanding of correct formatting.

(S1) Communication skills - written and oral

(S2) Research skills - gathering and evaluating information

(S3) Critical thinking skills

(S4) Independent working - time management, self-management

(S5) Responding to advice and feedback

Teaching and Learning Strategies

The majority of teaching will be delivered face-to-face on campus. Online delivery will be used to complement the on-campus delivery and where technology affords a better learning experience.

Supervision:
Students will meet regularly with an academic supervisor in order to discuss reading progress and to gain feedback on the assignments.

Syllabus
 

Students will choose one book from a short list to focus their work on; appropriate secondary literature, passages for commentary, and an essay title will be agreed in consultation with the academic supervisor.
Titles may vary from year to year according to academic staff availability. Normally the choice will be from the following texts:

Günter Grass, Katz und Maus (1961);

Christa Wolf, Der geteilte Himmel (1963).

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.