Module Code - Title:
GE4142
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GERMAN LANGUAGE AND SOCIETY 2: INTOD GERMAN STUD II
Year Last Offered:
2023/4
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
GE4141
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
This module is set at B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
To give an overview over major trends in German culture and society from 1945 to today by means of texts and visual material.
To introduce aspects of social and regional variation in the German language. To continue introduction to the analysis of literary texts in German.
To conclude the revision of grammatical structures enabling students to use them with a high degree of fluency and correctness.
Syllabus:
This syllabus is set at B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Lecture: Postwar German-speaking countries: society and institutions; political, economic, cultural and literary trends; contemporary literature and culture in the German-speaking countries of Europe.
Tutorials: a) analysis of literary texts to provide further access to the topics discussed in the lecture while at the same time further developing reading techniques, principles of textual analysis and text discussion in oral and written form; b) Contrastive grammar work continued. Language laboratory: exercises in pronunciation, listening comprehension and grammar utilizing CALL facilities.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
* identify and discuss in German the main historical and cultural events shaping the German-speaking countries since 1945
* analyse and interpret, in German, literary texts and films engaging with historical and political contexts discussed in the lecture series
* use a broad of range of grammatical structures and vocabulary revised and introduced during the semester with an appropriate level of correctness
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
* demonstrate critical awareness in presenting their individual analyses of cultural and literary topics studied in the semester
* recognise individual strengths and weaknesses in l
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
* Articulate oral production with more precise pronunciation, including intonation
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
A one-hour lecture common to all Humanities and Business students studying German will be supported by a tutorial in which texts and materials related to the lecture in will be discussed in German. A double hour will be devoted to advanced language work, language lab exercises and text work. Students will be engaged in active learning both inside and outside the classroom and will be encouraged to develop autonomous language learning strategies.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
H Krauss (ed) (1994)
Vom Nullpunkt zur Wende
, Klartext
A Hering, M Matussek, M Perlamnn-Balme (2002)
em Übungsgrammatik
, Hueber
M Perlmann-Balme & S. Schwalb ()
em Brückenkurs
, Hueber
H Dreyer and R Schmitt (1994)
A Practice Grammar of German
, Verlag für Deutsch
(2005)
Concise Oxford Duden German-English Dictionary
, OUP
Other Relevant Texts:
M Durrell (1996)
Hammer's German Grammar
, Arnold
M Clyne (1995)
The German Language in a Changing Europe
, Cambridge UP
M Allinson (2002)
Germany and Austria 1814-2000
, Arnold
M Fulbrook (2004)
A Concise History of Germany
, Cambridge UP
Phipps, A. (2002)
Contemporary German Cultural Studies
, Arnold
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
Semester - Year to be First Offered:
Spring
Module Leader:
Anita.Barmettler@ul.ie