| Module Title |
German Literature & Film |
| Module Code |
GER1013 (ITS: GE290) |
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Faculty |
Humanities & Social Sciences |
School |
SALIS |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Description
This module will build on the foundations laid by GER1007 and GER1008 to deepen the examination of German literature in its cultural and historical contexts, and to advance the reading and analytical skills required using extended German-language literary texts, primarily novels, as well as a film in the German language. The module is delivered through German and English to examine ideas in 20th- and / or 21st-century German literature and society at particular points in time and to develop further the reading and analytical skills required to conduct academic study of the target culture.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Analyse and interpret German-language literary texts and films on the basis of close reading. (Draw informed and logical conclusions from information.)
2. Critically analyse and discuss, both in German and English, works covered in class, using appropriate vocabulary and linguistic knowledge, with reference to academic secondary sources, where appropriate. (Present ideas, arguments and information in a coherent and clear manner.)
3. Critically reflect on links between the production and reception of literary texts and societal developments.
4. Recognise and analyse the intertextual links between various literary and filmic works of art.
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Seminars | 22 | Active engagement with activities and discussions during class times. | | Directed learning | 44 | Assigned reading; preparation for and revision of coursework each week following guidelines in class and/or on Loop. | | Independent learning | 34 | Regular independent revision of content covered; independent background reading. | | Assignment Completion | 25 | Preparing and completing continuous assessment elements. |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 10758 | Part of Term | Semester 1 | | Coursework | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | N | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Olga Springer | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| In Class Test | Five short tests over the course of the semester (best out of four). | 20% | n/a | | Assignment | In-class written analysis based on a close reading of a passage from a literary text. | 30% | n/a | | Oral Examination | Oral examination at the end of the module. | 50% | n/a |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- W. Beutin et al.: 1993, A History of German Literature, Routledge, London/New York,
- R. Burns (ed.): 1995, German Cultural Studies: an introduction, Oxford Univ. Pr., New York,
- M. Minden: 2011, Modern German Literature, Polity Press, Cambridge,
Articles:
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Other Resources
None |
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