Course content

The course explores a central topic within German linguistics, literature or cultural studies, or an interdisciplinary topic that includes more than one of the three disciplines. A more detailed description of the academic content will be available at the beginning of the semester.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The candidate

- has knowledge of a specific topic within German linguistics, literature and/or cultural studies

Proficiency

The candidate

- can communicate a critical understanding of the topic in question

- can structure an academic argument within the given topic

- can present relevant content in written and oral German

Learning methods and activities

Lectures/seminars, discussions, supervision.

Compulsory assignment:

- 1 written assignment in German

- 1 oral presentation in German

Approved obligatory assignment is valid for 2 semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following semester). Compulsory activities from a previous semester may be approved by the department

Compulsory assignments

• Written exercise
• Oral presentation

Recommended previous knowledge

Courses at TYSK1000 level, completed one-year programme in German or equivalent approved education.

The course is taught exclusively in German.

Required previous knowledge

None

Course materials

Curriculum/reading list will be announced at the beginning of the semester.