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Unit Overview
- Description
This unit introduces students to the concept of Vergangenheitsbewältigung (dealing with the past), which, with regard to the legacy of World War Two and military history, is dealt with in seemingly diametrically opposite ways in Germany, Australia and Japan. For the study of contemporary Japanese culture (in English and German) students will engage in two weeks of intensive enquiry-based research, supported by ten lectures delivered by English-speaking and German-speaking experts from Tokyo University, Chuo University and UWA, as well as Waseda University, Hiroshima Peace Institute and Hosei University.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
Availability Location Mode Not available in 2025 Japan Face to face - Details for undergraduate courses
- Level 2 elective
- Substitute unit for any one Level 2 units (6 points) for the German Studies major
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) demonstrate intermediate levels of linguistic proficiency in written and spoken German; (2) use initiative and develop the ability to work independently and/or in groups; and (3) develop an increased awareness of intercultural understanding and language learning, as well as research skills and communication strategies.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) participation; (2) written assignment; and (3) oral examination. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Professor Alexandra Ludewig
- Unit rules
- Contact hours
- 150 hours of student engagement
- Note
- In 2023, this unit will run from 13th November to 24th December, with the in-country component taking place between 17th November and 2nd December. There are mandatory activities before and after the in-country component.
NCP Grant - available for students who meet the required eligibility criteria set by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
For further information contact the Convenor of German Studies or Professor Alexandra Ludewig: [email protected].
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.