School of Humanities  
 
 
HIS-30082 German Occupation Policy and warfare in Europe 1938-1945, I  
Co-ordinator: Dr Christoph Dieckmann    Room: CBB1.063, Tel:33087  
Teaching Team: Miss Amanda  Roberts, Mrs Christine  Edge, Miss Jo-Anne  Watts  
Lecture Time: See Timetable...  
Level: 3 Credits: 15 Study Hours: 150  
School Office: Tel: 01782 733147
 
 
 
Programme/Approved Electives for
History Dual Honours (Level 3)
History Major (Level 3)
History Minor (Level 3)
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
Barred Combinations
None

Prerequisites
None

Description

This module explores the immense impact that German occupational rule had on occupied societies in Eastern, Western and Southern Europe. We will examine the close and dynamic links between German occupation policy and the ongoing war. Economic, social, political and cultural aspects will be considered, always trying to analyse the phenomena from different angles and perspectives.
Through the close study of different countries under German rule in Eastern, Western and Southern Europe the module analyses the dynamic relationship between the occupiers and the occupied. What societies did the Germans encounter? The period of German occupation will always be embedded in the wider context of pre-war experiences.
During 10 two-hour weekly seminars we will continously discuss methodological and historiographical issues, involving informal group presentations, the critical analysis of primary sources and historiographical debates.

The principal themes to be explored in part I (of the linked modules) will be:
First World War and Its Impact
Nazi-Germany: The State, the Party, other Agencies
German Conquests and Conduct of War
War Economies
German occupation policies in Poland, France, Soviet Union and Italy or Hungary.

This module explores World War II, which was and is crucial for the formation of modern Europe.
Aims
To introduce students to the study and analysis of the immense impact that German occupational rule had on occupied societies in Europe; to enable students to relate analysis of occupation policy, warfare and mass crimes; to identify and assess different perspectives in historiography and memory.
Intended Learning Outcomes
discuss, evaluate and critically assess a range of diffent kinds of primary sources, and to use them appropriately in historical analysis. will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2, 3
evaluate and critically assess secondary sources and historiographical debates (including different methodical approaches), and to use them appropriately in historical analysis. will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2, 3
analyse the links between German warfare in Europe, German Occupation Policy and Mass Crimes. will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2, 3
differentiate various perspectives on historical phenomena and to assess conflicts of memory and historiography. will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2, 3
engage in debate in a sensitive, constructive and rigorous manner on issues related to mass crimes. will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2, 3
Study hours
150 hours: 10 x two-hour seminars, 50 hours seminar preparation, 30 hours extended source commentary preparation, 50 hours preparation for unseen exam.
Description of Module Assessment
01: Seminar weighted 20%
Seminar participation
Participation in seminars, assessed according to level of contribution as well as academic ability, involving informal group presentations.
02: Commentary weighted 30%
Extended source commentary
An extended 1.700-word commentary on primary sources set by the tutor.
03: 2 Hour Unseen Exam weighted 50%
Unseen exam
An unseen two-hour exam in which students will be expected to answer two essay questions from a list of 8.
Version: (1.06B) Updated: 03/Oct/2013

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