GER1016 : Deutschland zwischen 1871 und 1945
- Offered for Year: 2020/21
- Module Leader(s): Dr Simone Schroth
- Owning School: Modern Languages
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
Aims
In consonance with the overall aims of the degrees offered in the SML: to introduce students to German history in the period 1871-1945 and to develop their comprehension of spoken German as well as writing in German.
Outline Of Syllabus
The following items will be covered:
• Die Reichsgründung
• Industrialisierung
• Die Arbeiterbewegung
• Der Erste Weltkrieg
• Die Weimarer Republik
• Der Aufstieg der Nationalsozialisten
• Politik im Dritten Reich
• Juden im nationalsozialistischen Deutschland
• Widerstand gegen den Nationalsozialismus
• Der Zweite Weltkrieg
Teaching Methods
Please note that module leaders are reviewing the module teaching and assessment methods for Semester 2 modules, in light of the Covid-19 restrictions. There may also be a few further changes to Semester 1 modules. Final information will be available by the end of August 2020 in for Semester 1 modules and the end of October 2020 for Semester 2 modules.
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 18 | 2:00 | 36:00 | Including pre- and post-lecture reading |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 30 | 1:00 | 30:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 7 | 1:00 | 7:00 | Synchronous online |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 9 | 1:00 | 9:00 | Present-in-Person |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 18 | 1:00 | 18:00 | Structured guided reading and exercises |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | Synchronous inline |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 98 | 1:00 | 98:00 | N/A |
| Total | 200:00 |
Jointly Taught With
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GER1116 | Deutschland zwischen 1871 und 1945 - Part 1 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lecture-type materials and reading materials will be stored online, and students will be asked to work on these in preparation for each seminar. The seminars will then be used for discussion, and some group work.
Assessment Methods
Please note that module leaders are reviewing the module teaching and assessment methods for Semester 2 modules, in light of the Covid-19 restrictions. There may also be a few further changes to Semester 1 modules. Final information will be available by the end of August 2020 in for Semester 1 modules and the end of October 2020 for Semester 2 modules.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 2 | M | 100 | 2,000 word essay in English. |
Formative Assessments
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 2 | M | Practice essay: a shorter practice essay to prepare students for the final assessment. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The essay will allow students to choose one of the topics dealt with in the module and delve more deeply into it.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- GER1016's Timetable