| Course title | History of the 20th Century |
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| Course code | KGN/KAH20 |
| Organizational form of instruction | Lecture |
| Level of course | Bachelor |
| Year of study | not specified |
| Semester | Winter and summer |
| Number of ECTS credits | 3 |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Status of course | Compulsory-optional |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | This is not an internship |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
| Course availability | The course is available to visiting students |
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| Course content |
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The 20th century is sometimes also referred to as the "German century" - whether rightly or wrongly is left to the debates of historians. However, it remains undisputed that Germany had a decisive influence on the history of the 20th century, especially in its first half. The aim of the lecture is to familiarise participants with the most important political, social and cultural moments and lines of development in German history between 1914-1990. Topics of the individual lectures: 1. the First World War - the primordial catastrophe of the 20th century 2. the beginnings of the Weimar Republic - the turmoil of the post-war period, inflation... 3. the golden years of the Weimar Republic and its crisis 4. the seizure of power by the NSDAP 5. structure of the NS state 6. the persecution of the Jews and the Holocaust 7 Germany and the Second World War 8. the years of rubble, foundation of the FRG and the GDR 9 "Modernisation during reconstruction" - culture and life in the 1950s 10. the protest culture of the 60s and the '68 movement 11. the FRG in the 70s and 80s - culture and politics 12. history of the GDR at a glance 13. the process of reunification cal and media events.
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| Learning activities and teaching methods |
| Lecture, Work with Text (with Book, Textbook) |
| Learning outcomes |
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The aim of the lecture is to familiarise participants with the most important political, social and cultural moments and lines of development in German history between 1914-1990 and to place the history of this period within the European context..
Knowledge of the key events and trends in German history during the 'short' 20th century, i.e. 1914-1989. Placing these events and trends within a European context. An overview of the most significant changes in society, the economy and science during this period. |
| Prerequisites |
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Knowledge of German at least at B1 level.
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| Assessment methods and criteria |
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Mark, Oral exam
The lecture is concluded with an oral examination - the content of the lectures and the compulsory reading (please see moodle) is examined. |
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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester | |
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| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): German Philology (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): German for Translators and Interpreters (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): German Philology (2022) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): German Philology (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): German for Translators and Interpreters (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): German Philology (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): German for Translators and Interpreters (2019_24) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |