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

SKILLS

The candidate

• is capable of carrying out and presenting a project in German (in writing and orally).
• is capable of identifying linguistic nuances between Norwegian and German and utilising such differences in both written and oral German.
• is capable of applying precise linguistic and literary terminology to various types of text and various types of problem in his/her own academic work.
• is capable of precisely discussing problems, analyses, interpretations and conclusions within his/her own field.
• is capable of working independently and in the long-term on solving problems based on acquired knowledge of the field
• is capable of understanding and critically assessing use of theories, methodologies and interpretations within his/her own field.
• is capable of acquiring and using knowledge of new areas of the field.

GENERAL COMPETENCE

The candidate

• is capable of expressing herself/himself at an advanced level in German, both orally and in writing, and can read advanced texts in German.
• is capable of finding relevant sources and bibliographies both online and offline and of using them critically in his/her own work.
• is capable of carrying out a small-scale supervised research/development project in accordance with current research-ethical norms.
• is capable of using the methodological and analytical tools necessary for carrying out independent research within his/her field.
• is able to continue developing his/her competence and specialization
• is capable of contributing to discourse in the public arena in areas relevant to the discipline.

It is recommended that students have completed TYS111, TYS112, TYS113 and TYS114 prior to TYS201, or equivalent.

The teaching consists of lectures/seminars.

4 hours each week

12 weeks (i. e. 12 double sessions per topic)

If few students register for the course, instruction can be tailored to the number of students. If this is the case, students will be informed of alternate instruction arrangements at the beginning of the semester prior to the registration deadline of Feb 1/Sept 1.

In the course of the semester, students must write two practice papers and also give two oral presentations (c. 10 minutes). Topics are to be chosen after consulatation with the course teacher.

The practice papers and presentations must be approved by the course teacher in order for the student to attend examination in the course.

Coursework is valid for one semester following the semester of instruction.