Contemporary German Politics

Cod y Modiwl
GE20420
Teitl y Modiwl
Contemporary German Politics
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2026/2027
Semester
Semester 2
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Professor Andrea Hammel
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu
Professor Wini Davies

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad

Manylion Asesiad

Cyfran
Asesiad Semester Learning Journal: (on two topics) 500 Words 30%
Asesiad Semester Group Presentation: 5 Minutes 20%
Arholiad Semester Written Examination: 2 Awr (Four questions to be answered out of ten) 50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Learning Journal: (on two topics) 500 Words 30%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Individual Presentation: 5 Minutes 20%
Arholiad Ailsefyll Written Examination: 2 Awr (Four questions to be answered out of ten) 50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. Understand Germany’s political system, its organs and institutions
  2. Read, understand, describe and analyse different German-language sources
  3. Discuss the political and societal challenges facing contemporary Germany
  4. Have a broad understanding of the historical development of Germany’s political system
  5. Be able to Investigate and present information independently

Disgrifiad cryno

This course looks to explore different aspects of German politics within the context of European and global challenges. The module is based on the excellent online resources of the Bundeszentrale fuer Politische Bildung [Federal Agency for Civic Education]. It aims to encourage students to research and write independently as well as prepare group presentations according to their interests. The course will be taught and assessed as far as possible in German.

Nod

This module will explore the landscape of contemporary German politics, looking at political systems, structure and specific political parties as well as challenges faced by Germany since 1989.

Cynnwys

This module will be taught in German. Topics may include Die Bundesrepublik Deutschland,Wie ein Gesetz entsteht, Der Bundestag und der Bundesrat, Die Bundeskanzlerin und Bundesregierung, Der Bundespraesident und das Bundesverfassungsgericht, Politische Parteien , Geschichte , Medien, Demografischer Wandel, Arbeitsmarkt, Herausforderung: Die EU, Fluechtlinge und Migration.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau

Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu This skill will be developed in the seminar discussions, presentations and in the written assessments.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa This module will contribute to the students’ abilities to absorb and summarise information and present information.
Datrys Problemau These skills will be developed through the analysis of different sources on different topics. The ability to do so will be assessed in the blog and the exam.
Gwaith Tim This skill will be developed in seminar discussions and group presentations.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun Through writing an independent blog, this skill will be developed and assessed.
Rhifedd The students will learn to understand numerical information and statistics.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol This module will improve the students’ understanding of German politics and contemporary debates.
Sgiliau ymchwil These skills will be developed through the analysis of different topics. The ability to do so will be assessed in the blog, presentation and the exam.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth The use of the internet and blackboard is essential for this module.

Nodau

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