822448a German Society and Culture

Zuletzt geändert:	08.08.2023 / Garzia-Jansen
EDV-Nr:	822448a
Studiengänge:	Print Media Technologies (Bachelor, 7 Semester), Prüfungsleistung im Modul German Society and Culture in Semester 2 3 4 5 6 7 Häufigkeit: immer Studienübergreifendes Angebot - Minors, Prüfungsleistung im Modul German Society and Culture in Semester 1 Häufigkeit: immer
Dozent:	Viola Stoehr
Sprache:	Englisch
Art:	-
Umfang:	2 SWS
ECTS-Punkte:	2
Workload:	12 dates à 2 hours per week (attendance) plus self-study. Requirements for obtaining ECTS credits and language course certificate: Compulsory attendance Preparation and follow up of classes in self-study Active participation in class (peer and group works, discussion) incl. assessment of verbal skills. Mid-term examination or presentation Passing the final examination The final, overall grade consists of partial performances (KMP) that must be achieved over the entire duration of the course Please note: Regular attendance is mandatory and will be assessed: 85% of the course is to be completed in presence, this also applies to online - distance teaching formats, via videoconference. Make sure that you do not miss more than two classes (4 SWS in total) in order to successfully pass the course. The written and oral final examination normally takes place on the last day of the course. In order to pass the final, you have to achieve at least 60 percent in total.
Inhaltliche Verbindung zu anderen Lehrveranstaltungen im Modul:	Objective of the course is to gain an understanding of German history, politics, society and mentality. Studying in a foreign country is a chance and challenge at the same time. This course will offer knowledge and understanding of German history, pol- itics, society and mentality to international exchange students. It will help them to get a broader approach to Germany and its culture, and to profit more from their stay.
Prüfungsform:	KMP
Bemerkung zur Veranstaltung:	Englisch und Deutsch
Beschreibung:	This course introduces students to intercultural differences in general as well as specifically to German culture and society. In the beginning, we'll explore theoretical approaches to looking at culture and cultural differences.We'll practice recognizing those in case studies and addressing common intercultural situations inboth university life and in the workplace. Doing so, students should reflect on their own cultural background. The better one understands their own values and needs, particularly relative to thecountry they live in, the more confidently, competently, and effectively they can act in anintercultural setting. Then, we'll look at recent historical events in Germany and how they affected German mentality and culture. This background will help us to identify values and trends in the topics we'll cover in the second half of the semester. They focus on cultural expression in Germany, such as via music, movies and the media landscape. One session will focus on current social and political issues such as immigration and climate change, and how they relate to culture. Students are required to give a short presentation and pass a final exam. Sessions/Contents: Session 1 Introduction: What is Culture? Session 2 Simulation: Culture Shock Session 3: Cultural Dimensions and Case Studies (Work context) Session 4: Cultural Dimensions and Case Studies (University context) Session 5: History and Culture I Session 6: History and Culture II Session 7: German Movies Session 8 Migration and Environmentalism Session 9: Excursion or Movie - TBD Session 10: German Music Session 11: German Media Session 12: Final Exam
English Title:	German Society and Culture
Literatur:	Course materials will be made available on Moodle and in class. Weitere Literatur finden Sie in der HdM-Bibliothek.