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Core modules
In your first you will follow a core German language programme at either beginners’ or advanced level To complement your language skills you will follow a programme focussing on contemporary German society and the origins of modern German culture in the late eighteenth century This provides an excellent and comprehensive foundation for studying further aspects of German literary visual and political culture in the later stages of your degree

On the Theatre Studies side you will take core modules that introduce you to theatre and performance studies so that you can explore how theatrical form and language interrelate in production and how key theatrical movements have responded to particular moments of upheaval in history and politics In your intermediate and final in addition to core and optional modules in Theatre Studies you will go on to further develop your German language skills

You will have an opportunity to develop your own particular interests by choosing from a wide selection of modules offered by German specialists that cover a broad range of subjects in German culture society literature politics philosophy film history and business as well as translation and transcultural studies

You can also opt to study some of our interdisciplinary cross-School modules

You can choose to spend your abroad studying at a university in a German speaking country or on a British Council Assistantship or a work placement Currently during the abroad students usually attend a residential orientation course in Germany at Easter time Led by departmental staff who travel out to lead the event the course offers skills development pastoral care careers advice and guidance on final study

Important information

We are planning to make some exciting changes to our German and Theatre Studies (BA) degree for 2024 entry We continually review our curricula to reflect developments in the relevant disciplines to deliver the best educational experience The core and optional modules will undergo approval through the University's rigorous academic processes As modules are approved we will update the course information on this webpage It is therefore very important that you check this webpage for the latest information before you apply and prior to accepting an offer Sign up to receive updates

Year One
Modern German Language 1
You will develop your translation grammatical and speaking skills in German and in doing so broaden your vocabulary and range of idiom expression and awareness of various stylistic registers You will work in a pair or group on a media project under the supervision of a tutor which will contribute to your end-of-year mark in spoken German

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Modern German Language for Beginners
As a beginner in the acquisition of the German language you will cover the main linguistic skills in speaking listening writing and reading You will focus on gaining grammatical accuracy as well and communicative fluency and competence By the end of the you will be expected to be able to sustain everyday conversations in German read authentic texts such as newspaper articles follow the gist of TV extracts and be able to write an intermediate range of texts in German You will also work on basic translations to and from German as a means of consolidating your knowledge

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A German cultural module

The Changing Face of Germany in Film and Text
In your study of the intellectual history of post-war Germany you will consider the rise of the mass media and the role played by writers and intellectuals Through your analysis of diverse literary and filmic texts you will build your understanding of major landmarks in German history including post-WWII political reconstruction the development of the press in the Federal Republic unification and military reintegration the opposition to rearmament and student movements and migration and settlement The work of intellectuals such as Heinrich Böll Peter Weiss Bernhard Schlink Rainer Werner Fassbinder and Paul Verhoeven will inform your studies

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Power and Passion The Making of Modern German Culture
Starting with the study of the society of late 18th century Germany you will consider the cultural and intellectual changes of this period and in particular the rise of the middle classes in the Age of Enlightenment You will engage with the work of the globally significant writers of this period including Goethe and Schiller and study the light they cast on the emerging middle-class consciousness just prior to the cataclysmic changes of the French Revolution of 1789

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Two Theatre Studies modules

Theatre and Performance in Context
This module considers what theatre and performance can tell us about our histories cultures societies and identities You’ll watch read and study a range of theatre and performance from across historical cultural and geographical borders in order to see how it not only reflects society but also seeks to change and shape it The module is split into four blocks considering theatre and gender race sexuality and class This module will help you to hone your academic writing research and presentation skills which will serve you throughout your degree

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From Text to Performance
Through practical exploration of a number of selected plays and texts in this module you’ll investigate the process of taking material from page to stage or performance and the relationship between theory and practice You’ll have the opportunity to experiment practically with realising multiple texts in performance considering aspects such as staging genre narrative structure performance strategies dramaturgical thinking and directorial conceptualization as well as the changing role and function of the audience

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Intermediate Year
Modern German Language 2
In this second-year module you will increase your general and specialised vocabulary in German through translation into English and German essay-writing in German spoken and listening comprehension and work on business-related materials In pursuit of these aims you will learn to identify and rectify grammatical problems and gain increased sensitivity towards language in general and an awareness of register semantics and style in particular You will also gain important research skills including correct use of dictionaries

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Modern German Language 2 (Post-beginners)
You will increase the range of your general and specialised vocabulary in German improve your speaking listening and comprehension skills and develop your ability to translate from German including through a sound knowledge of grammar register semantic nuances and style There will be opportunities to write in German and to work on business-related materials

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A selection of optional modules in the School of Modern Languages and Cultures (30 credits) and in Theatre and Performance Studies (60 credits)

Final Year
Modern German Language 3
In this third-year module you will use vocabulary of increasing sophistication in both general and specialised fields and improve your skills in spoken and written German and translation You will improve your listening and reading comprehension skills and learn to identify and rectify grammatical problems An important aim of the course is to cultivate sensitivity towards language in general and an awareness of register semantics and style in particular

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A selection of optional modules in the School of Modern Languages and Cultures (30 credits) and in Theatre and Performance Studies (60 credits)

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You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it