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Contemporary German Speaking Film (Short) - LAN00040I

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  • Department: Language and Linguistic Science
  • Module co-ordinator: Mr. Thomas Jochum-Critchley
  • Credit value: 10 credits
  • Credit level: I
  • Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
    • See module specification for other years: 2021-22

Module summary

This module will introduce you to a number of key contemporary German speaking films and their cultural and social contexts as well as to some tools of film analysis. The module is taught and assessed in German.

Module will run

Occurrence Teaching period
A Autumn Term 2022-23

Module aims

This module aims to:

  • to increase students' knowledge of German speaking films and their social, cultural, political and historical contexts
  • to introduce students to basic concepts of film analysis and its practical applications
  • to develop further communication skills in spoken and written German
  • to improve proficiency in spoken and written German

Module learning outcomes

By the end of the module students should:

  • have knowledge and understanding of a number of important German speaking films and their social, cultural, political and historical contexts
  • be able to analyse, research and compare films and show a deeper understanding of the culture and society of German speaking countries
  • be able to apply basic concepts of film analysis
  • be able to communicate at a good level of proficiency in German in a variety of situations

Module content

A number of key contemporary German speaking films is covered. Students will analyse and discuss in more detail these films and the ways they represent contemporary society and culture in German speaking countries. An introduction to film analysis and its basic categories will enable the students to analyse films with regards to both the represented social and cultural world and its representation.

Indicative assessment

Task Length % of module mark
Essay/coursework
Research Essay		 N/A 100

Special assessment rules

None

Indicative reassessment

Task Length % of module mark
Essay/coursework
Research Essay		 N/A 100

Module feedback

Individuals will be given a feedback sheet for essay, and will be allowed to see their exam paper with comments, under supervision, at an appointed date after the external examiner has reviewed the papers.

Indicative reading

n/a


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