GER1016 : Deutschland zwischen 1871 und 1945
- Offered for Year: 2022/23
- Module Leader(s): Dr Simone Schroth
- Lecturer: Mrs Sara Heim
- 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
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 12 | 1:00 | 12:00 | Present-in-Person |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 18 | 1:00 | 18:00 | Present-in-Person |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 3 | 1:00 | 3:00 | Present-in-Person |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 167 | 1:00 | 167:00 | N/A |
| Total | 200:00 |
Jointly Taught With
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GER1116 | Deutschland zwischen 1871 und 1945 - Part 1 |
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
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 90 | 2 | A | 40 | See below for details. |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1 | M | 40 | 2,000 word essay in English. |
| Oral Examination | 1 | M | 20 | Group presentations plus discussion; in Semesters 1 & 2; topics allocated in Semester 1 |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
One 90-minute written examination during the semester 2 assessment period consisting of:
1. a number of questions with one-word / short sentence answers in German
2. 3 questions, 2 of which must be answered in detail in German
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 like analysing of historical paintings, political speeches, political cartoons, statistics and photographs as historical source.
Group Presentation (partly in German, partly in English):
Working in groups of two or three, students present on a topic related to one of the lectures. They provide a vocabulary list as well as Power Point slides, and at least one question / task (in German or English) for in-class discussion. This tests knowledge of content as well as language and presenting skills.
Exam (in German):
The first part of the examination tests the range of students’ knowledge of content discussed in the second semester; the second part asks them to demonstrate in more detail their understanding of particular aspects of the module. The exam tests as well language skills and specific vocabulary .
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- GER1016's Timetable