GER1116 : Introduction to German history, culture and society - Part 1
- Offered for Year: 2025/26
- Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
- Module Leader(s): Mrs Sabine Korin
- Owning School: Modern Languages
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
In consonance with the overall aims of the degrees offered in the SML: to introduce students to German history in the period 1871-1933 and to develop their comprehension of spoken German as well as writing in German.
This module is for Exchange students studying at Newcastle University for Semester 1 only.
Outline Of Syllabus
The following items will be covered:
• Die Reichsgründung
• Industrialisierung
• Die Arbeiterbewegung
• Der Erste Weltkrieg
• Die Weimarer Republik
• Der Aufstieg der Nationalsozialisten
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | Present-in-Person |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 10 | 1:00 | 10:00 | Present-in-Person |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | Synchronous online |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 82 | 1:00 | 82:00 | N/A |
| Total | 100:00 |
Jointly Taught With
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GER1016 | Introduction to German history, culture and society |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The lectures are used to impart facts, set out problems, and suggest solutions, as well as to allow students to practice their listening comprehension and widen their vocabulary. In particular they will outline the main developments, give insights into the major factors affecting German history, and give an indication of the problems which can be encountered in the use of the sources. The seminars will allow students to focus in detail on specific aspects of the module, to work in groups and to give presentations in German, so deepening their knowledge and understanding as well as practising key skills.
In their reflections on the 2020/2021 teaching, students highlighted the fact that being able to listen to the recording of the live lectures on Canvas as often as they wanted was very useful with regard to their learning, understanding and assignment/exam preparation.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1 | M | 100 | 1500 word essay in English. |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 1 | M | To prepare students for their summative essay they write an outline and an introduction to a given topic |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Essay (in English):
The essay tests the students’ knowledge of content discussed in the first semester and asks them to demonstrate their understanding of particular aspects of the module, as well as demonstrating analysing skills.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- GER1116's Timetable