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Stage 3 (Post A2 Level) MLT262 MLT263 Timetable hours: to be advised. MLTC modules are normally taught in the early evening and on Wednesday/Friday afternoons. Cultural, social and other studies The School of Modern Languages also offers courses across a range of cultural and social topics linked to the different countries and cultures of Europe. These would be of interest to those who have a general interest in European society, or who are studying the culture, film or literature of other European countries. Although these courses are usually taught in English, there are instances where the teaching is in the target language. GER105 German Studies 1 Deutschland 1789 bis heute: 10 Credits AUTUMN Prerequisite qualification: A-‐Level German (Grade B) or equivalent Description: The history lectures and the tutorials associated with them introduce you to the development of modern Germany over the last two centuries. and will cover: Deutschland nach 1789; das Kaiserreich; der Erste Weltkrieg; die Weimarer Republik; der Nationalsozialismus; Deutschland von 1945 bis heute. Teaching hours: The history lecture will take place every Thursday: 12-‐1pm. This is supplemented by one small-‐group tutorial. There will be several small tutorial hours on offer for you to choose from to fit your timetable. NB LECTURES ARE GIVEN IN GERMAN GER106 German Studies 2 Texts and Contexts: 10 Credits SPRING Prerequisite qualification: GER105 The Texts and Contexts lectures and the tutorials offer an introduction to a selection of major literary texts and the critical issues raised by them. Teaching hours: The lectures take place every Monday: 12-‐1 pm. They are supplemented by one small-‐group tutorial. There will be several small tutorial hours on offer for you to choose from to fit your timetable. MDL103 Introduction to European Cinema 20 Credits ACADEMIC YEAR Prerequisite qualification: None Description: An overview of the theory and practice of Cinema in European languages other than English from its origins to the present day. The module will provide an introduction to film analysis and a general introduction to cinematic technique and history from early silent cinema to contemporary film. Attention will be given to technical developments, questions of genre and 22
artistic movements, and the relationship between cinema and socio-‐political developments. Topics will include the Russian avant-‐garde, German expressionism, the French New Wave and Latin American Cinema. Staff Contact: Sandra Henry Teaching Methods: Seminars, Independent Study, MLT 120 Intercultural Awareness with a Language 10 Credits SPRING Prerequisite qualification: None Description: This module offers the chance to acquire an understanding of how to work with and alongside other cultures, a skill increasingly sought by employers. Learners can choose either Beginners’ Italian, Beginners’ Spanish or Post GCSE French for the language content. The majority of this module will be delivered online. Students will be required to complete a weekly set of language tasks and attend 4 evening classes. There will also be delivery online of a series of seminars and tasks raising intercultural awareness, including the development of the attitudes and skills underpinning the intercultural competence necessary to operate successfully in a different culture. RUS110 Russian Society in the Twentieth Century 20 Credits AUTUMN Prerequisite qualification: None Description: To provide an introduction to the history and institutions of what was the Soviet Union and to show how factors inherent in that history contributed to the collapse of Soviet power and to the emergence of contemporary, post-‐Soviet Russia. The course is aimed at non-‐specialists, and no previous knowledge of Russian history or politics is required. There is no Russian language content. Topics studied will include the revolution of 1917; cultural reponses to revolution; ideology; the nature of Soviet government and the role of the Communist Party; the economy; foreign policy; Stalinism and de-‐Stalinisation; the Khrushchev reforms; Gorbachev and the collapse of the Soviet Union; Post-‐Soviet Russia. Staff Contact: Professor C Brandist, Russian and Slavonic Studies Teaching Methods: Lectures, Seminars Time commitment: 3 hours/week RUS120 Introduction to Russian Culture 20 Credits SPRING Prerequisite qualification: None Description: This module provides an introduction to major trends in Russian culture of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. As well as a number of literary texts by major authors, the module covers film, the visual arts and the media; the relationship between popular culture and elite culture is also considered. No knowledge of Russian is required. Staff Contact: Professor Craig Brandist, Russian and Slavonic Studies Teaching Methods: Lectures, Seminars, Tutorials, Problem Solving/Example Classes Time commitment: 3 hours/week 23
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