German Culture

Code:

MEAL002

Acronym:

CA

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Cultural Studies - German

Instance: 2011/2012 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Germanic Studies
Course/CS Responsible:	Masters in German Studies

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MEAL	0	Study Plan in German Studies	1	-	6	55	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Considering the paramount importance of the Weimar Republic in the History of Germany, this Seminar offers a critical perspective of the political, economic, social and cultural manifestations that marked the 1920’s.

Program

The “Golden Twenties”. Politics, Society and Culture during the Weimar Republic.

1. The Weimar Republic
1.1. Political, economic and social context
1.1.1. “Weimarer Koalition”
1.1.2. The sovereignty bodies
1.1.3. From Philipp Scheidemann to Gustav Stresemann
1.1.4. From Hermann Mϋller to Adolf Hitler
1.2. Aesthetic production
1.2.1. Literature
1.2.2. Architecture
1.2.3. Plastic Arts
1.2.4. Theatre
1.2.5. Cinema
1.2.6. Music
1.2.7. "Kabarett"
1.2.8. Dance
1.2.9. Photography
1.3. Media
1.3.1. Radio
1.3.2. Newspapers
1.3.3. Television
1.4. Sports
1.5. Fashion
1.6. Anti-Semitism

Teaching methods and learning activities

The “Golden Twenties”. Politics, Society and Culture during the Weimar Republic.

1. The Weimar Republic
1.1. Political, economic and social context
1.1.1. “Weimarer Koalition”
1.1.2. The sovereignty bodies
1.1.3. From Philipp Scheidemann to Gustav Stresemann
1.1.4. From Hermann Mϋller to Adolf Hitler
1.2. Aesthetic production
1.2.1. Literature
1.2.2. Architecture
1.2.3. Plastic Arts
1.2.4. Theatre
1.2.5. Cinema
1.2.6. Music
1.2.7. "Kabarett"
1.2.8. Dance
1.2.9. Photography
1.3. Media
1.3.1. Radio
1.3.2. Newspapers
1.3.3. Television
1.4. Sports
1.5. Fashion
1.6. Anti-Semitism

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Eligibility for exams

Students are required to attend at least 75% of classes, except in cases foreseen in the Assessment Regulations, and obtain a successful mark in the different assessment components.

Calculation formula of final grade

Weighted average of the assessment components (oral participation and research paper).

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not applicable

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Not applicable

Classification improvement

Accordance with Assessment Regulations in force.

Observations

Teaching language: Portuguese