Course - In-Depth Course - TYSK3401
TYSK3401 - In-Depth Course
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home examination | 100/100 | 14 days | ALLE |
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, pragmatics 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.
Compulsory assignment:
-Written assignment of approx. 2000 words.
Compulsory assignments
- Term paper approx. 2000 words
Further on evaluation
Assessment: Home examination (14 days), approx. 5500-7500 words. The exam must be written in German.
Recommended previous knowledge
Bachelor's degree with specialisation in German. Completed courses in theory and method: LITT3001 and LITT3002 (literary thesis), SPRÅK3001 and SPRÅK3002 (language thesis) or HIST3105 and HIST3115 (thesis in culture history).
Course materials
The reading list will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| HFTYSK304 | 15.0 | ||
| HFTYSK305 | 15.0 | ||
| HFTYSK306 | 15.0 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2023
Language of instruction: German
Location: Trondheim
- German
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Home examination
100/100
ALLE
Release
2022-11-28Submission
2022-12-12
09:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Home examination
100/100
ALLE
Release
2023-05-22Submission
2023-06-06
09:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"