Module Code - Title:
GE4246
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GERMAN LANGUAGE CULTURE AND SOCIETY 4
Year Last Offered:
2023/4
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
This module is set at B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages(CEFR). To develop students' understanding of contemporary Germany by analysing central issues/concepts from 18th century to the present day; to consolidate and improve text analysis and oral, reading and writing skills, to revise problem areas in German grammar and introduce selected new or more complex grammatical and syntactic structures. To introduce the systematic study of translation theory and practice, to introduce students to a range of text-types and registers.
Syllabus:
This syllabus is set at B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Lecture: German revolutions, democracy, fascism; cultural institutions, cultural life; the cultural and literary heritage.
Tutorial work: Oral presentation & discussion class: drawing on text and audio-visual materials to develop formal oral skills (note-taking, structuring presentations, summarising and reporting content); Literary text analysis & production;Translation theory and practice:historical and socio-political texts
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
* outline the broad parameters of German cultural history and explain the relevance of certain events (with particular emphasis on the 19th century) for contemporary debates
* recognize the importance of myths and legends for the creation of a German national consciousness
* identify complex issues in translation and demonstrate the ability to translate examples of historical and political texts from German into English.
* analyse and interpret literary texts engaging with historical and political contexts discussed in the lecture series
* demonstrate an appropriate level of fluency and linguistic competence in speaking and writing German.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
* participate confidently in group discussions and presentations in German on the impact of key historical cultural events on contemporary debates
* share, and respond to, individua
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
Not applicable.
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
The themes of the common lecture hour will be picked up in the three classroom hours to create a strong focus for the module; students will be encouraged to draw on their experience of living in a German-speaking country to deepen their linguistic and intercultural studies. Students will be engaged in active learning both inside and outside the classroom and will be encouraged to develop their self-directed learning skills within the broader framework of the module.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Blackbourn, D. (2003)
History of Germany 1780 - 1918. The long nineteenth century.
, Blackwell
Goethe, J.W. von ()
Faust I
, Klett
Munday, J. (2001)
Introducing Translation Studies: Theories and Applications
, Routledge
(2005)
Concise Oxford Duden German-English Dictionary
, OUP
Other Relevant Texts:
Frenzel, H.A. & E (1991)
Daten deutscher Dichtung
, dtv
Craig, G. (1982)
The Germans
, Penguin
Hahn, H. J. (1995)
German Thought and Culture
, Manchester UP
Parry, C (1993)
Menschen - Werke ¿ Epochen. Eine Einführung in die deutsche Kulturgeschichte.
, Hueber
Schmidt, J. (1999)
Goethes Faust Erster und Zweiter Teil: Grundlagen - Werk - Wirkung
, Beck
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
Semester - Year to be First Offered:
Spring
Module Leader:
Veronica.ORegan@ul.ie