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TYSK2101

German Grammar 3

Credits 7.5
Level Intermediate course, level II
Course start Autumn 2025
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction German
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Home examination

About

About the course

Course content

Based on the grammatical knowledge the students have acquired in the basic modules, the course conveys a more comprehensive insight into grammar descriptions and grammar theory. The course can also, as one of several topics, give an introduction to selected linguistic methods that will be relevant for future bachelor's and master's theses in German language. The course covers two to three topics within modern German linguistics. Through their involvement with topics that are particularly relevant from a contrastive German-Norwegian perspective, the students are also given the opportunity to reflect on the relationship between grammar theory and practical German skills.

Learning outcome

KNOWLEDGE

The candidate

- has extensive knowledge of key issues and methods in modern German grammar

- is conscious of significant differences between Norwegian and German phrase structure

- masters key terminology within modern German grammar

PROFICIENCY

The candidate

- masters relevant linguistic tools of analysis

- is able to utilise relevant grammars, dictionaries and reference books

- is able to discuss and convey key issues within and points of view on modern German grammar

GENERAL COMPETENCE

The candidate

- is able to update and broaden their knowledge of modern German grammar

- is able to reflect on linguistic differences between Norwegian and German and make use of this in both oral and written German

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, seminars and and online activities. This course will make use of flexible teaching forms, and a high degree of student activity is required.

The course is taught exclusively in German.

Compulsory assignment: Either 1 written assignment (approx. 2000 words) or 2-3 short written assignments in German.

Approved obligatory assignment is valid for 2 semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following semester).

Compulsory assignments

  • Either 1 written assignment (approx. 2000 words) or 2-3 short written assignments in German.

Further on evaluation

Home examination (3 days). The exam must be answered in German.

Course materials

The reading list will be available at the beginning of the semester.

Subject areas

  • German

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Language and Literature

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

Home examination
Weighting 100/100 Date Release 2025-12-08
Submission 2025-12-11
Time Release 09:00
Submission 12:00
Duration 3 days Exam system Inspera Assessment

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

Home examination
Weighting 100/100 Duration 3 days Exam system Inspera Assessment