Module: German Literature & Visual Studies

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	German Literature & Visual Studies
Module Code	GE285 (ITS) / GER1012 (Banner)
Faculty	Humanities & Social Sciences	School	SALIS
Module Co-ordinator	Aine Mcgillicuddy
Module Teachers	-
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

Coursework Only
Two assignments.

Description

This module will build on the foundations laid by GE190 to deepen the examination of German literature in its historical context, and to advance the reading and analytical skills required using extended German language literary texts, i.e. novels, as well as a film where appropriate, in the German language. The module is delivered through German and English to examine ideas and movements in the 20th and / or 21st century German society at particular points in time and to advance the reading and analytical skills required to conduct academic study of the target culture.

Learning Outcomes

1. LO1: Assess the value of literature and/or film in offering insight into the political, social and intellectual history of Germany in the 20th or 21st centuries.
2. LO2: Critically analyse and discuss extended literary text with reference to academic secondary sources.
3. LO3: Discuss key experiences in modern German history that have shaped these cultures and societies.
4. LO4: Command the German language in an enhanced manner, particularly in a more literary register.
5. LO5: Demonstrate sustained participation and engagement with the course content.
6. LO6: Engage in critical conversations that underpin Global Citizenship.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Seminars	16	Discussion and analysis of text and film in addition to their historical, socio-political contexts with the lecturer in class on a weekly basis.
Fieldwork	32	Assigned reading, preparation for and revision of classwork each week following guidelines on Loop.
Independent Study	57	Independent background reading.
Assignment Completion	20	Preparation for and writing of two short assignments and extended end of semester essays.
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Indicative Primary Sources
Judith Kerr. Als Hitler das rosa Kaninchen stahl, Ravensburg: Ravensburger Verlag, 1974 Nora Krug. Heimat: ein deutsches Familienalbum. Munich, Penguin, 2018 Bernhard Schlink. Der Vorleser. Zürich: Diogenes, 1995 Im Labyrinth des Schweigens (2014) Er ist wieder da! (2015) Als Hitler das rosa Kaninchen stahl (2019)

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	Coursework (2 short pieces of written homework – one for each of the two works covered in the module.	10%	n/a
Assignment	End-of-Semester Assignment: extended essay questions on two works covered in the module.	90%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

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