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HS244: Culture and Society in Germany 1918-1989
| Module Title | Culture and Society in Germany 1918-1989 |
|---|---|
| Module Code | HS244 |
| Module Tutor | Vicky Morrisroe |
| School | Humanities |
| CAT Points | 15 |
| Level of Study | 5 |
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Co-requisites | None |
| Restrictions | In taking this module you cannot take HS227 |
| Brief Description | The module aims: to explore cultural and social change in Germany between the end of the First World War and the fall of the Berlin Wall; to contrast the experiences of everyday life in East and West Germany. |
| Indicative Syllabus | This module is intended to go beyond typical accounts of the rise and fall of the Nazi Regime in order to provide students with a broader understanding of modern German history. Taking a cultural and social approach to twentieth-century German history, the module begins by considering issues of gender, sexualities and identity construction in the Weimar Republic and Nazi Germany. The module then compares and contrasts the nature of society in East and West Germany with particular emphasis on the role of consumption in shaping contemporary notions of identity and citizenship. Also prominent will be the cultural legacy of the holocaust on the German people, and the collapse of the East German state and its consequences for the broader interpretation of modern German history. |
| Learning Outcomes | i. Knowledge and Understanding On successful completion of the module the student should be able to demonstrate: a) a knowledge of key themes in the social and cultural history of twentieth-century Germany b) a familiarity with the historiographical debates central to an understanding of gender, identity and consumption in twentieth-century Germany c) an understanding of the differences and similarities between East and West German societies ii. Skills On successful completion of the module the student should be able to demonstrate: a) the ability to assess critically the arguments of historians b) the ability to utilise the analytical approaches of social and cultural history c) the ability to evaluate source materials |
| Learning and Teaching Activities | Staff / student contact: 20% (lectures, seminars, tutorials) Student directed learning: 80% |
| Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) | 001: 40% Coursework: Standard: 1500 words or equivalent 002: 60% Coursework: Standard: 2500 words or equivalent |
| Special Assessment Requirements | None |
| Indicative Resources | The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide. |
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