Department of European Studies & Modern Languages, Unit Catalogue 2008/09 |
EU10715 German politics & society: Deutschland und Österreich |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Certificate |
| Semester: 2 |
| Assessment: EX100 |
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Aims: To trace the most important political, social and economic developments in contemporary Germany and Austria; to practise German comprehension, speaking and writing.
Learning Outcomes: Students who complete this unit successfully will be able to: * follow lectures in German and take notes from them; * understand vocabulary and concepts relevant to the history of the period; * demonstrate understanding of key developments in the history of Germany and discuss significant public debates; * make short oral presentations in German and facilitate seminar discussion as part of a panel; * write short essays in German on topics arising out of their seminar presentation. Skills: Skills in critical analysis, conceptual thinking, precision in the use of written and spoken language, exercise of independent judgement, reasoned argument, effective communication in the target language, and the planning/conduct/reporting of non-quantitative research are taught and assessed in this unit. Language skills and skills in effective learning are developed in this unit. Content: The course charts the history of Germany and Austria and covers key developments with a particular focus on the post-war period up to the present. It will examine political and social history in the two German states throughout the Cold War period and recent changes since the opening of the Berlin Wall. |