Studies in German Language

Language of Instruction

German

Pre-requirements

None

Learning Outcomes

The course will strengthen and further develop insight and oral/written knowledge of German language and promote greater independence in relation to the material.

Contact Information

studierettleiar@if.uib.no

Recommended Qualifications

It is advised that the students have done TYS111, TYS112, TYS113 and TYS114 or have corresponding knowledge.

Course offered (semester)

Spring

Language of Instruction

German

Course Unit Level

Bachelor

Aim and Content

The course will increase knowledge of and give deeper insight to a limited selection of topics within German language/linguistics. Each topic should be studied from two, or more, different angles to train the ability to assess material independently. TYS201 is a compulsory part of the specialization in German for students writing their Bachelor¿s paper in literature (TYS252).

Learning Outcomes

The course will strengthen and further develop insight and oral/written knowledge of German language and promote greater independence in relation to the material.

Pre-requirements

None

Teaching Methods

• The teaching consists of lectures/seminars.
• 2 double sessions
• 12 weeks

Compulsory Requirements

During the semester the students will do an oral presentation with written notes of about 2-3 pages. The students choose a topic with their course teacher. The presentation including notes must be approved by the course teacher before the students can take the exam.

Assessment methods

The exam is a 6-hour written school exam (no aid allowed).

There is an exam every semester.

Grading Scale

The grading scale A-F is used, where F is a fail.

Reading List

The curriculum is about 200 pages, divided into two or three topics within German linguistics.

Place of Teaching

Bergen

Course Unit Evaluation

The teaching is evaluated according to the quality assurance system of the University of Bergen.

Contact Information

studierettleiar@if.uib.no