Selected Topics in German Linguistics
Postgraduate course
- ECTS credits
- 15
- Teaching semesters Autumn
- Course code
- TYS319
- Number of semesters
- 1
- Teaching language
- German
- Resources
- Schedule
- Reading list
Course description
Objectives and Content
TYS319 addresses one or more topics in modern German linguistics, including German didactics. Both empirical, theoretical, and methodological issues may be discussed, also from a contrastive perspective.
Through work on the topic, students will also become familiar with empirical research, for example through the use of online corpora.
Students will have the opportunity to explore self-selected areas within the chosen topic(s) through mandatory assignments.
TYS319 is recommended for students who plan to write a master’s thesis in linguistics.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student will have the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge:
The student
- has in-depth theoretical and empirical knowledge of a topic within modern German linguistics
- has thorough knowledge of the methods used in the field
- has knowledge of contrastively significant differences between German and Norwegian within the field
Skills:
The student
- can apply and independently reflect on theoretical and methodological approaches
- can present, analyze, and compare different representations, theories, and methods
- can use a precise linguistic terminology in German
- can identify relevant sources and bibliographies and use them critically to structure and formulate academic arguments in German
- can reflect on (i.e., present, discuss, analyze) contrastively significant differences between Norwegian and German
General Competence:
The student
- can plan and carry out an independent, limited research or development project in German
- can use scientific terminology when addressing a complex topic
- can present and engage with academic issues, analyses, and conclusions within modern German linguistics in appropriate academic language, both orally and in writing
- can apply their knowledge and skills to new areas in order to complete advanced tasks and projects
ECTS Credits
Level of Study
Semester of Instruction
Place of Instruction
The entire course is offered online, but with a mandatory introductory session at the university’s campus in Bergen.
Parts of the teaching will also be offered as seminars at the university’s campus in Bergen.
Required Previous Knowledge
Recommended Previous Knowledge
Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap
Access to the Course
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures/seminars and exercises.
Teaching is either campus-based, hybrid, or online.
Students are expected to be prepared for classes and to participate actively and regularly.
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
The course has two mandatory activities:
- a written assignment of about 1,500 words
- an oral presentation of about 10 minutes
Both the assignment and the presentation must be in German.
Forms of Assessment
Assessment is based on:
- a 7-day home exam of about 3,000 words, excluding table of contents, assignment text, and bibliography.
- an oral exam of about 30 minutes. In the oral exam, the student must give a presentation on a self-selected syllabus-related topic or an assigned topic for about 10 minutes. Questions will be asked about the presentation and the home exam, and there may also be questions about the syllabus in general.