Course - In-Depth Course - TYSK3401
In-Depth Course
About
About the course
Course content
Students may choose to specialize in modern German language or literature and culture. Modern German language: The course may address German grammar in its broadest sense, i.e. modern syntactic theories or second language acquisition with respect to German. Literature and culture: The course may address the works of an author, a time period, genre, literary themes, or issues in literary theory, cultural history or literature didactics.
Learning outcome
Specialization in literature and culture:
KNOWLEDGE
The candidate
- has knowledge about and insight in a specialized theme in German literature or culture
- has knowledge about German culture and literary history.
SKILLS
The candidate
- is expected to be able to work with relevant sources and bibliographies using critical thinking
-is expected to be able to present and discuss academic problems in German
- is expected to be able to carry through an independent research project
- is expected to be able to apply literary scientific or culturally scientific methods to analyse selected texts
- is expected to be able to use an accurate conceptual system in German to discuss various types of texts and problems relating to research work
GENERAL COMPETENCE
The candidate
- is expected to be able to reflect on and analyze complex problems with the aid of a scientific conceptual system.
Specialization within modern German language:
KNOWLEDGE
The candidate
- has extended knowledge about theories, conceptual system and methods in modern German linguistics as well as specialized knowledge in a limited area
- is able to view their knowledge in a contrastive perspective (Norwegian - German)
SKILLS
The candidate
- is expected to be able to apply, analyze and compare different interpretations, theories and methods in modern German linguistics
- is expected to be able to use an accurate linguistic conceptual system in German relating to research work
- is expected to be able to look up relevant sources and bibliographies and use these critically while reasoning in German
- is expected to be able to reflect on linguistic differences between German and Norwegian, and to see how this can be used in written and oral usage of the German language
- is expected to be able to plan and carry out an independent research project limited to a specific area under supervision in German
GENERAL COMPETENCE
The candidate
- is expected to be able to reflect on and analyze complex problems with the aid of a scientific conceptual system.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and seminars. The course is primarily run as an online course. Students are expected to actively participate in discussions.
The course is taught exclusively in German.
Compulsory assignment: 1-3 activities that can be oral presentations and/or written assignments.
Compulsory assignments
- 1-3 compulsory assignments
Further on evaluation
Assessment: Portfolio with 1-3 items. The number of and further details for the items will be identified by the course coordinator and communicated to the students at the start of the term. The exam must be answered in German.
All the submissions will have to receive a pass grade for the whole of the portfolio to receive a pass grade. Students who fail must rewrite all the texts in the portfolio.
The exam must be answered in German.
It is not possible for students who have passed the exam in TYSK3401 to retake the exam in a semester where this course is not taught. Students who did not pass the exam, or who did not complete the exam due to illness may retake the exam in a semester where this course is not taught; however, they will not receive any individual supervision or be given feedback on new items for the portfolio. All obligatory assignments must have been completed and approved the semester the course was taught.
Recommended previous knowledge
Bachelor's degree with specialisation in German. Completed courses in theory and method: LITT3011, SPRÅK3011 or HIST3105 and HIST3115.
Course materials
The reading list will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| HFTYSK304 | 15 sp | |
| HFTYSK305 | 15 sp | |
| HFTYSK306 | 15 sp |
Subject areas
- German
Contact information
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Re-sit examination - Autumn 2025
Portfolio
Submission 2025-10-08 Time Release 09:00
Submission 12:00 Exam system Inspera Assessment