Course - Germany and Europe - TYSK2401
Germany and Europe
About
About the course
Course content
The course will provide students with an understanding of how German culture, history and politics have influenced and have been influenced by Germany's neighbouring states in Europe. Emphasis will be on the construction of the nation state, seen from various European perspectives and on the impact of WWII on political and cultural developments in Europe since 1945. The course seeks to study general trends in European cultural history, but focuses on German history, culture and politics after 1945.
Learning outcome
KNOWLEDGE
The candidate
-has knowledge of the historical and cultural interaction between Germany and other European national states
-has knowledge of connections between the European nation building processes
PROFICIENCY
The candidate
-is able to formulate and discuss historical, cultural and political issues, both orally and written
-is able to utilise sources and secondary literature in accordance with bibliographical norms
GENERAL COMPETENCE
The candidate
-has acquired a deeper understanding of the historical, cultural and political interaction between Germany and other European states
-is able to discuss key aspects of German and European political and cultural development
-is able to discuss Germany's impact and role in Europe after 1945.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and group instruction based on active student participation, oral presentation and writing of assignments.
Compulsory assignment:
- 1 written assignment / project outline in German
- 2 oral presentations in German
Approved obligatory assignment is valid for 2 semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following semester).
Compulsory assignments
- Written assignment/project outline
- Oral presentation
- Oral presentation
Further on evaluation
Assessment: Term paper and oral examination of approximately 20 minutes
The final grade is adjusted through an oral examination of approximately 20 minutes.
The final grade will be listed on official diplomas and transcripts of records from NTNU. The student must pass both the written part of the exam and the oral examination in order to receive a passing grade. The oral examination will be cancelled if the written part of the exam has been failed by the examiners. If a student fails one or both parts of the exam, they must retake both parts of the exam. If a student resits a passed exam, they must retake both parts of the exam.
The exam must be answered in German.
Recommended previous knowledge
TYSK1003 and TYSK1305 or equivalent.
The course is taught exclusively in German.
Course materials
The reading list will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| HFTYSK208 | 7.5 sp |
Subject areas
- German
Contact information
Course coordinator
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025
Term paper and adjusting oral exam
Submission 2025-12-04 Time Release 09:00
Submission 12:00 Exam system Inspera Assessment