GER2036 : Die Bundesrepublik Deutschland bis 1990: writers, media, society
- Offered for Year: 2021/22
- Module Leader(s): Dr Teresa Ludden
- Owning School: Modern Languages
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
Aims
To introduce students to the major social, cultural and political aspects of West Germany (1945-1989) by studying a range of written texts (novels, poems, essays, pamphlets, open letters, speeches etc) and films in their cultural and historical context.
Outline Of Syllabus
Stunde Null
Thomas Mann’s Offener Brief fuer Deutschland
R W Fassbinder, Die Ehe der Maria Braun
Konrad Adenauer and Westintegration
Bernhard Wicki, Die Bruecke
West German Protest Movements
M Verhoeven, Das schreckliche Maedchen
H Sanders-Brahms, Deutschland Bleiche Mutter
1970s terrorism
H Boell, Die verlorene Ehre der Katharina Blum
Exophonic writing “Gastarbeiterliteratur”
F Biondi, Passavantis Rueckkehr
A Tekinay, Die Deutschpruefung
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 11 | 1:30 | 16:30 | Present in person |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 30 | 1:00 | 30:00 | Includes preparation for essay writing masterclass |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 11 | 3:00 | 33:00 | Includes preparation for seminars |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 11 | 1:30 | 16:30 | Synchronous on zoom |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 104 | 1:00 | 104:00 | N/A |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The lecture allows delivery in person of the usual lecture plus extra written teaching material devised as extension to the syllabus during 2020-2021. Lectures delivered in person communicate the main topics, concepts and methodologies and demonstrate techniques. 50% of the module will be delivered in person.
Seminars on zoom in small groups allow student-led discussion and debate; there is the option to use breakout rooms to tackle specific tasks and research questions; in seminars students practise close reading, analysis, interpretation and textual exegesis as well as constructing coherent arguments to achieve the learning aims for this module.
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 | 50 | 24-hour take home exam |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 2 | M | 50 | 2,000 words in English. End of Semester 2 submission deadline |
Formative Assessments
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 2 | M | Week 3. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The take-home 24hr exam and the assessed essay will allow students to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the main texts covered in the module, and to produce a reasoned and coherent argument in writing. The essay will be based on individual study and encourages students to carry out individual research. In addition, the essay will enable students to show evidence of the following skills: bibliographical work, word-processing, footnoting and referencing. Essay tests the ability to think analytically, the ability to construct an argument and allows the students to demonstrate skills in close reading of texts, independent research, creativity, and decision-making.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- GER2036's Timetable