Studies in German Language

Aim and Content

The course will increase knowledge of and give deeper insight to a limited selection of topics within German language/linguistics and/or foreign lanuage learning. 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.

Course offered (semester)

Spring

Language of Instruction

German

Course Unit Level

Bachelor

Access to the Course Unit

The course is open to all with admission to the University of Bergen.

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.

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