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Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title German Literature and Society
Module Code GE426
School SALIS
Module TeacherNo Teacher Assigned
NFQ level Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
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Description



Learning Outcomes

1. Identify key ideas and experiences that have played a key part in modern German social and political history.
2. Analyse the representation of such issues in major works of modern German literature and film
3. Discuss the contributions made to cultural debates in modern Germany by leading authors and film-makers
4. Relate specific literary-filmic genres and modes of discourse to the historical context in which they were produced.


Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Total Workload: 0

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

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Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
EssayA written paper on specific topic or author/film-maker70%Sem 2 End
PresentationClass presentation on a different topic20%Week 8
Performance evaluationEvaluation of participation in class10%Sem 2 End
Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List

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