GERMANY SINCE 1945: POLITICS, ECONOMY AND SOCIETY - 2022/3
Module code: GER2036
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Module Overview
This module is taught in the target language in Semester 2.
Module provider
School of Literature and Languages
Module Leader
HUGHES Helen (Lit & Langs)
Number of Credits: 15
ECTS Credits: 7.5
Framework: FHEQ Level 5
JACs code: R230
Module cap (Maximum number of students): N/A
Module Availability
Semester 2
Prerequisites / Co-requisites
None
Module content
The following areas are indicative of topics to be covered:
The state and its citizens
The constitution
The political parties
The electoral system
State political institutions
Regional politics and institutions
The relationship of the target country with the European Union and other international organisations
Foreign policy
Economic policies
Economic structure
Economic performance
Financial institutions
Trades Unions and employers’ organisations
Assessment pattern
Assessment type | Unit of assessment | Weighting |
---|---|---|
Coursework | WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT (1500 WORDS) | 40 |
Examination | 2-HOUR EXAMINATION | 60 |
Alternative Assessment
N/A
Assessment Strategy
The assessment strategy is designed to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate
Knowledge and understanding of the use of the target language;
Ability to analyse and interpret texts;
Ability to select and synthesise information from written and oral texts;
Ability to take notes effectively and use IT skills to find and present relevant information;
Subject-specific knowledge of German history and culture.
Thus, the summative assessment for this module consists of:
Written assignment of 1500 words (to be submitted after week 8). Takes the form of a literature review,
enabling students to develop subject specific knowledge, improve their written French, and develop research skills.
Two hour exam. Students answer eight questions, in French, on various topics covered in the module. Assesses
ability to write accurate and appropriate French, demonstrate knowledge and understanding of topics covered,
Formative assessment and feedback
Formative assessment will focus on student participation and class discussions throughout the module.
Students will be provided with detailed written feedback following coursework assignments.
Verbal feedback will also occur in class and individual appointments if required.
Module aims
- To equip students with knowledge and understanding of the major political and economic institutions, the contexts in which they were created and evolved and their relevance in German speaking societies.
Learning outcomes
Attributes Developed | ||
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001 | Follow and take notes from lectures delivered in German | CPT |
002 | Participate in seminars in Germann | CKP |
003 | Describe the development of the political and economic systems of Germany and German-speaking countries | CKT |
004 | Read and critically evaluate authentic sources on a range of topics related to contemporary society | CKP |
005 | Write critically and extensively in German on politico-economic topics | CKP |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Overall student workload
Personal Tutorial Hours: 11
Independent Study Hours: 117
Seminar Hours: 22
Methods of Teaching / Learning
The learning and teaching strategy is designed to:
Enable students to develop their language skills as a medium for understanding, expression and communication,
through listening, speaking, reading and writing in the target language;
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Enable students to acquire explicit knowledge of the linguistic structures, grammar and stylistic registers through
attending classes and reading in the target language;
Encourage student participation and learner autonomy, through small group classes, reading outside contact hours
and participating in seminars;
Develop research skills, through reading and presenting findings, through informal class presentations and in the
written assignment;
Enable students to engage in analytical and evaluative thinking, to analyse and interpret texts and other cultural
products, through attending classes and engaging in individual study.
Develop communication skills through interactions in class;
Acquire a broad knowledge of the history, culture and institutions of the societies in which German is used.
The learning and teaching methods include:
Three contact hours per week over Semester 2.
Classes will include lectures, seminars and group activities;
students are expected to read extensively outside classes in order to follow lectures and participate in seminars.
Indicated Lecture Hours (which may also include seminars, tutorials, workshops and other contact time) are approximate and may include in-class tests where one or more of these are an assessment on the module. In-class tests are scheduled/organised separately to taught content and will be published on to student personal timetables, where they apply to taken modules, as soon as they are finalised by central administration. This will usually be after the initial publication of the teaching timetable for the relevant semester.
Reading list
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Other information
None
Programmes this module appears in
Programme | Semester | Classification | Qualifying conditions |
---|---|---|---|
Modern Languages (French with German) BA (Hons) | 2 | Compulsory | A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module |
Modern Languages (Spanish with German) BA (Hons) | 2 | Compulsory | A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module |
Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2022/3 academic year.