Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Humanities and Social Science

Learning Methods

Off Site

Workshop

Module Offerings

5128HIST

Aims

To introduce students to key themes and debates in modern German history. To introduce students to key historiographical works and scholarly debates in modern German history. To encourage students to critically reflect on the representations of history in public spaces, monuments, exhibitions and museums.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate detailed knowledge of key historical themes and scholarly debates in the field of modern German history.
2.
The ability to engage with and critically assess historiography and sources relating to modern German history.
3.
The ability to critically engage and appraise the ways modern German history is presented in museums, memorial sites and exhibitions.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Workshop 1: Introduction the Module Workshop 2: Key Problems and Debates in Modern German History Workshop 3: Representation of Germany's Past in Berlin's Public Spaces and Museums Workshop 4: Guidance for Essay and Fieldwork Case Study Fieldwork Trip Workshop 5: Fieldwork Debrief
Module Overview:
This module will introduce key themes and debates in modern German history and key historiographical works and scholarly debates in modern German history. You will also be encouraged to critically reflect on the representations of history in public spaces, monuments, exhibitions and museums.
Additional Information:No knowledge of German language is required for this module.

Assessments

Essay

Report