German-speaking Refugees from National Socialism in the UK

Cod y Modiwl
GE27220
Teitl y Modiwl
German-speaking Refugees from National Socialism in the UK
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2026/2027
Semester
Semester 1
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Professor Andrea Hammel
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad

Manylion Asesiad

Cyfran
Asesiad Semester Student presentations: 20%
Asesiad Semester Essay: 2000 Words 30%
Arholiad Semester Written examination: 2 Awr 50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Resubmit all failed or missed elements: 50%
Arholiad Ailsefyll Written Examination: 2 Awr 50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. Participate in social debates concerning the study of National Socialism, German-speaking refugees and history and memory in Germany and Austria
  2. Show understanding of the historical background of the region
  3. Show understanding of German and Austrian literature and culture from the 1930s to 2000
  4. Demonstrate skills in comparative analysis and to show familiarity with historical analysis and literary criticism
  5. Engage critically with a variety of scholarly material including monographs and specialised articles
  6. Present their findings in a logical, organised and scholarly fashion both orally - through debates and presentations - and in written form - through essays.

Disgrifiad cryno

The course studies the history, culture and literature of German-speaking refugees and their representation in 20th and 21st century Germany and Austria. Thematically, it will cover aspects such as national identity, exile, gender, memory and memorialisation.

Nod

This course aims to familiarise students with questions of German, Austrian and European history and culture from the 1930s to 1990s. It will give students a broad understanding of the most important aspects concerning German-speaking refugees from National Socialism in their historical, socio-economic and political context in the UK. It will explore the themes of National Socialism, exile, memory, gender and the changing nature of national identity exploring a variety of sources.

Cynnwys

This module is structured around the following topics:
1. National Socialism
2. History of German-speaking Refugees
3. Exile Literature
4. Gender and Exile
5. The Post-war Experience
6. Memory in Literature and Film

Weekly Classes

Week 1
Lecture: Introduction: The Rise of National Socialism
Seminar: The Rise of National Socialism: extracts from Anna Gmeyner’s Manja

Week 2
Lecture: Life and Work under National Socialism
Seminar: The exclusion of the Jews: extracts from Anna Gmeyner’s Manja

Week 3
Seminar: Refugees from National Socialism: Anthony Grenville, Jewish Refugees from Germany and Austria in Britain, ch.1
Seminar: Anthony Grenville, Jewish Refugees from Germany and Austria in Britain, ch.2

Week 4
Seminar: Short Story: Hermynia Zur Mühlen 12 März 1938
Seminar: Eyewitness Account: The November Pogrom

Week 5
Lecture: The Kindertransport
Seminar: Memoir: Marion Charles: Ich war ein Glückskind

Week 6
Seminar: Memoir: Ich war ein Glückskind
Seminar: Memoir: Ich war ein Glückskind

Week 7
Lecture: TV Drama: ‘Landgericht’ and its background
Seminar: TV drama part 1: ‘Landgericht’

Week 8
Seminar: TV drama part 2: ‘Landgericht’
Seminar: Documentary on the making of ‘Landgericht’

Week 9
Lecture: Returning from exile: Hilde Spiel
Seminar: Diary: Rückkehr nach Wien

Week 10
Seminar: Commemoration and Memorial Culture
Seminar: Conclusion

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau

Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu Students will develop oral communication in seminars and student presentations; written communication will be developed in assessments in English.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa Students will acquire transferable skills such as the ability to create and deliver presentations; in-depth acquaintance with literature and history as academic subjects.
Datrys Problemau Students will select appropriate reading material; developing evaluative analysis and critical skills and formulating a detailed argument.
Gwaith Tim Students will participate in debates and group presentations in seminars.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun Students will be able to assess their own progress week by week through their increased understanding of the issues raised and the skills developed.
Rhifedd n/a
Sgiliau pwnc penodol Students will acquire German vocabulary; slang expressions; a variety of German language from different periods of history.
Sgiliau ymchwil Students will analyse literary and filmic representations in their political/historical contexts and synthesize information in an evaluative argument.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth Students will use on-line journals and source collections; delivery of course materials and information via e-learning system.

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