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Judith Wilson

On successful completion of this course students will have:
1) an in-depth knowledge of some of the issues central to an understanding of contemporary German society, culture and language
2) the ability to locate, organise and evaluate primary and secondary sources of information pertaining to the study of those issues
3) the ability to work independently and cooperatively to further their understanding of German society, culture and language
4) the ability to communicate information, ideas and arguments about aspects of contemporary Germany cogently and coherently
5) a greater awarenness of cultural difference/s and its/their impact on German society, but also on their own
6) the capacity to understand the complex nature of contemporary German society and of the cultural productions that represent or crticise it

There will be a reader for this course which can be purchased from Image and Copy at the beginning of the semester.

A list of recommended references will be provided with the detailed Course Outline made available to students at the beginning of the semester.

For a list of online resources click on Library – Resource Guides – German Studies Resources.
Lecture materials will be available online via MyUni.

The modes of teaching and learning employed in the course are largely classroom-based and face-to-face. They include:

1) a lecture “Milestones in German History: 1945 to the Present“ which is designed to contribute to students’ understanding of contemporary Germany by focusing on important events and turning points in post-war German history and to provide a context for the study of individual aspects of contemporary German culture treated in language workshops and elsewhere throughout the course.

2) a seminar based on issues discussed in the lecture which will give students the opportunity to study topics in more detail and more depth.
Students are encouraged to take personal responsibility for their learning through:
independent personal study
independent computer-based learning
online access to lecture materials and other resources

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Below are the hours per week students are expected to devote to their German studies in addition to the 3 contact hours.

Preparation for seminar: 2
Reading & Research, assignments: 5

Detailed information will be provided in the Course Profile at the beginning of the semester.

There are no specific requirements in addition to those already mentioned.

In the seminar students will be given the opportunity to work independently and cooperatively to explore topics and issues that particularly interest them and to embark on their own quest to discover more about German culture and society, past and present.

Oral presentation, written responses, minor research project, major research project.

Lecture – students are expected to attend all classes, but if they are unable to attend the lecture, it is students’ responsibility to contact their lecturer or course coordinator about their absence and to ensure that they get any material that may have been handed out in the lecture missed. Students who require alternative arrangements for assessment or extensions for assignments must notify staff before the due date and must provide evidence that they have legitimate medical or compassionate grounds for their request.

Seminar– as a mark will be given for participation and performance, attendance is compulsory. Students who are obliged to miss the seminar must provide a reason.

Seminar:
The oral presentation gives students the opportunity to explore a topic they are interested in and also to practise presenting material in a different format. The presentation should be approx. 10 minutes long and directly related to the themes of the seminar. Material should be provided in a way that makes it accessible and interesting to other members of the seminar.
Like the oral presentation, the minor research assignment (1500 words) gives the students the opportunity to explore a topic in more detail, practise presenting the material in a written format and get some feedback before tackling the major research assignment at the end of the semester. It should be correctly referenced, have a clear structure and be presented in an appropriate register.
Participation is based on preparation of the week’s material and participation i.e. active contribution and engagement with other members of the group.
Written responses give students the opportunity to respond to issues raised in the seminar and develop their language skills in Germa.
Lecture:
The major research assignment (2500 words) is the major summative assessment for this course. It is designed to enable students to explore a particular topic in more depth. Students will be assessed on their knowledge of the topic, their critical engagement with secondary sources on the topic and their ability to develop and express their own point of view.

All work handed in during the year should have a German cover sheet obtainable from the School of Humanities office on the 7th floor of the Napier building. NB. The cover sheet requires the signature of the student declaring that the work handed in is their own individual work.
Return of Work
Work completed in semester time will normally be returned in class. If students miss a class, it is their responsibility to collect their work from their lecturer/tutor.
The normal turn-around time for short assignments is one to two weeks, for essays and longer assignments possibly three to four weeks, depending on numbers.
NB. It is important to collect your work so that you benefit from the corrections and comments made.

Legal nature of the cover sheet
The cover sheet is a legally binding document that asks students to confirm that they have read and understood the rules relating to plagiarism and related forms of cheating, that they are handing in the final version of their work and not a draft, that it has not been submitted for any other course, that they allow it to be photocopied or scanned and submitted to a plagiarism detection programme, and that they have kept a copy of the assignment that they will be able to produce on demand.

Extensions
10% will be deducted from work handed in after the due date unless there are legitimate compassionate or medical grounds and appropriate certification is provided. The 10% penalty applies for the first week; after that the work will not be accepted. Students who have legitimate grounds and require an extension should contact staff before the due date.

Please note:
a) All marks are subject to moderation. An adequate standard must be reached in each part of the course. Final grading (High Distinction, Distinction, Credit, Pass...) will be based on performance in each part of the course.
b) Students should make a copy of all major pieces of work passed in for assessment.
c) It will be assumed that all homework exercises, essays and tests are the student's own work. Work that is obviously not the student's own will be given zero and cannot be redeemed.
d) Students may redeem the major essay if they receive less than 50%, or if they have legitimate compassionate or medical grounds and appropriate certification (letter from counsellor, medical certificate). Other work is only redeemable if there are legitimate compassionate or medical reasons and appropriate certification. If work is redeemed to enable the student to pass, the maximum result that can be obtained is 50%.
e) Assignments completed during the semester will normally be handed back in class. Assignments completed in the non-teaching period should be accompanied by a stamped, addressed envelope so that they can be returned by post.
g) Staff will provide guidance where needed but won’t read and correct drafts of work.