GER30210

Learning Outcomes:

in-depth knowledge of the important debates surrounding Islam in contemporary Germany and the recent history of Muslim migration;

clear understanding of the major themes and events that have shaped the Muslim community and wider society in postwar Germany;

confidence when engaging in discussion, debate and written presentation of the course’s key issues;

appropriate use of theoretical frameworks to explore ideas expressed in prose, film and theatre;

critical and analytical thinking with regard to key concepts such as Orientalism, cosmopolitanism and performativity;

highly developed skills in literary and filmic analysis;

transferable skills for language-learning, further study and the world of work: IT, communication, organisation, argumentation, intercultural competences.

Indicative Module Content:

historical dimension and current status of Islam in Germany; Islamophobia and Orientalism; multiculturalism and cosmopolitanism; performativity and identity; gender; mysticism

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Assessment Strategy

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

All students will receive written feedback from the module coordinator on their ePosters and essays, with the opportunity for face-to-face discussion too. All students will have the opportunity to submit plans/drafts for their assessments prior to submission, with a view to receiving written and/or face-to-face feedback from the module coordinator. There will also be the opportunity for peer feedback during discussions of the ePosters.