Selected Topic(s) in German Language II

Aim and Content

TYS314 discusses academic topics in a synchronized or diachronic perspective, i.e. related to German grammar broadly speaking, semantics/lexicology, pragmatics, socio-linguistics, contrastive linguistics, translation theory, language acquisition and didactics. The students can choose freely among the topics offered by the department, but the topics chosen for TYS314 must be clearly different from the chosen topic of TSAK319.

TYS314 is an elective part of the Master's programme, but students writing a master's thesis in linguistics are advised to take the course.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the course the student will

• Have in-depth knowledge of the chosen topic within linguistics
• Have good knowledge of the main academic terminology within the chosen topic
• Be able to use analytical tools that are suitable for the chosen topic
• Be able to discuss and present, orally and in writing, key issues related to the chosen topic
• Be able, independently, to expand and update their knowledge of the chosen topic

Be prepared to start writing the master's thesis.

Course offered (semester)

Spring

Language of Instruction

German

Course Unit Level

Master

Access to the Course Unit

The course is open to all with admission to the Master's programme in German at the University of Bergen.

Pre-requirements

Bachelor degree with a specialisation in German of at least 90 credits or similar.

Teaching Methods

• Seminars where students are expected to participate actively.
• One double session
• 12 weeks

Compulsory Requirements

During the semester the students write two short practice assignments and give two oral presentations related to the seminars.

Supervision of the written paper is compulsory (se Assessment Methods).

The compulsory requirements must be approved by the teacher before the student can take the exam.

Assessment methods

The exam is a paper of about 5000 word, excluding list of contents, exam question and bibliography, which is to be written within two weeks.

Exams are held each semester.

Grading Scale

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

Reading List

The reading list is up to 350 pages long.

Place of Teaching

Bergen

Course Unit Evaluation

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

Contact Information

studieveileder@if.uib.no