Courses: TYS113 German Language II - Spring 2017

ECTS Credits

Level of Study

Language of Instruction

Teaching semester

Place of Instruction

Bergen

Objectives and Content

Learning Outcomes

After completing TYS113 the candidate will have

a thorough insight and knowledge of German grammar/language structure in a line of central themes and good practical skills in written German
competence in grammatical analysis of modern German
insight into contrastive problems German vs. Norwegian

insight into linguistic relationships in the German speaking countries and linguistic variation in German.

Required Previous Knowledge

Recommended Previous Knowledge

It is advised that the students have passed TYS111 or corresponding.

Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap

Access to the Course

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

Teaching Methods and Extent of Organized Teaching

Teaching will be through lectures/seminars and group teaching that requires active participation from the students.
Three double sessions of lectures/seminars + one double session of group teaching
12 weeks

Compulsory Assignments and Attendance

Students are required to attend 75% of the lectures and seminars given in Bergen

During the semester three exercises will be written in connection to the teaching. They must be handed in by the deadlines and be approved by the course teacher before the student can take the written course exam. The three exercises will be written in the same semester.

Obligatory coursework is valid for one semester following the semester of instruction.

Forms of Assessment

The exam is a 6-hour written school exam (no aid allowed). The examination can be conducted digitally.

There is an exam every semester.

Examination Support Material

Grading Scale

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

Assessment Semester

Reading List

The curriculum includes central elements in German grammar and linguistic variation in German (see Learning outcomes).

Course Evaluation

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

Programme Committee

Course Coordinator

Course Administrator

Contact Information

studierettleiar@if.uib.no