Undergraduate Course: The Nibelungenlied and its reception in modern Germany (Ordinary) (ELCG09002)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 09 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
European Languages and Cultures - German |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
An introduction to one of the central texts of German literary history and its political utilisation in 19th and 20th century Germany. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
Students MUST have passed:
German 2 (ELCG08006)
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
Entry to any language course above introductory level is subject to a language test by the relevant subject area on arrival and at the discretion of the course organiser. |
| Prospectus website |
http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/visiting-exchange/courses |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Full Year, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | | 1-22 | | 11:10 - 13:00 | | | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Monday, 11:10 - 12:00, Zone: Central. Bucc Place 14, Room 1.01 |
| Additional information |
Lectures provided in EVEN weeks only
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of these courses students will be expected to show the ability:
- to demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of German medieval literature in its historical context and of its significance in the discourses of 19th and 20th cent Germany
- to recognise and acknowledge the complexity of the subject
- to show an understanding of and apply competently relevant concepts and theories
- 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 |
Assessment Information
1 essay, 2000-2500 words- 50%
1 1 hr 30 min exam -50% |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Sabine Rolle
Tel: (0131 6)50 3670
Email: S.Rolle@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Alison Mccracken
Tel: (0131 6)50 3635
Email: alison.mccracken@ed.ac.uk |
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