Modernism and 'Totalitarianism' in the Soviet Union and Germany (Ordinary) (U03175)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 9 ? Acronym : LLC-3-GE0097

The course material consists of a series of texts drawn from National Socialist Germany and the Stalinist Soviet Union. Students will read the texts in the light of historical and literary debate on the nature of 'totalitarian' societies and the role of writers in them.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Ordinary students only

Subject Areas

Home subject area

European Languages and Cultures - German, (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G)

Other subject areas

European Languages and Cultures - Russian Studies, (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 1 hour(s) per week for 20 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	16:10	18:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course students will be expected to show the ability:
- to demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of approaches to understanding the role of the writer in totalitarian societies
- to recognise and acknowledge the complexity of the subject
- to show an understanding of and apply competently both literary theory and concepts drawn from historical debates about totalitarianism
- to construct coherent arguments which demonstrate an awareness of the problems posed by the texts and issues studied
- to demonstrate a high level of expression in both written and oral presentations
- to offer alternative perspectives and show an awareness of contrasting viewpoints