Courses / Module

On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:

• Identify and explain key aspects of historical, societal and cultural development in the German-speaking countries during the period in question.
• Summarise in broad terms developments in the literature of this era, and analyse closely designated key texts.
• Interpret literary works through close reading and contextualisation.
• Evaluate critically secondary literature.
• Research, develop and articulate in writing a balanced and well-structured argument.

Delivery methods	Hours
Lectures	12
Labs / Practicals	0
Tutorials	12
Planned learning activities	36
Independent student activities	65
Total	125

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded
• Continuous Assessment detail(s): In-term assignment(s) (30%) & course essay (70%). Details of Continuous Assessment will be advertised at the beginning of the semester.

Assessment type	Options	Weighting	Duration
Continuous Assessment		100%
University scheduled written examination	No	0%
Other		0%
Total		100%

• Pass standard: 40%
• Could the result of this module be capped? No
• Attendance for this module is monitored regularly. If attendance falls below 70% of session hours, the mark will be capped at 35% for this module. This module condition will not be applied to repeat examinations. Absence owing to medical or other compelling reasons is not penalised. The reason must be established in writing prior to, or immediately (i.e. not more than two working days) after the missed class and evidence provided (normally such evidence would be a Medical Certificate).
• Penalties: Late submission of assessed course work or examination materials will result in a reduction of the original grade by 5% (5 marks) per day. Assessed course work or examination materials will normally have to be submitted electronically through Turnitin. Late submission of work owing to medical or other compelling reasons is not penalised. The reason must be established in writing prior to, or immediately (i.e. not more than two working days) after the relevant submission deadline and evidence provided (normally such evidence would be a Medical Certificate).

• Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes
• Continuous Assessment marks are carried forward to the Autumn. Contact course Coordinator early in July for repeat course essay topics.
• Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? Yes
• Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? No

• Since this module involves aspects of the German language, which will also be tested in the Continuous Assessment and course essay, an intermediate knowledge of German is a prerequisite.

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