General provisions

The course is an independent course.

Entry requirements

Satisfied requirements for a Degree of Bachelor with German as main field of study, or 120 credits, 90 credits of which are in German, including a degree project.

Learning outcomes

Upon completing the module, students will

• be able independently to carry out and present in writing a study in German linguistics or literature meeting stringent requirements for a scientific method and approach. During the course, students should achieve the following:

- familiarity with a subject area

- a good ability to engage in theoretical and methodological reflection

- a good ability to seek information in the field of German language or literature

- substantial independence in formulating questions, carrying out analysis and presenting research results

- an extensive mastery of the formal requirements that apply to a scientific presentation

Content

An independent project on a theme in German linguistics or literature. The work is presented in the form of a thesis in German comprising about 25 pages.

The work on the independently completed assignment starts with compulsory seminars and concludes with a seminar where the thesis is presented and discussed. Regular review sessions with the supervisor are organised in the course of the semester.

The student's defence of their own work is compulsory.

Assessment

In grading, both the contents and the student's ability to apply a scientific working method are assessed, as well as the formal and linguistic achievement. Account is also taken of review and defence.

Other directives

The course may be included in German D1 as module Degree Project, 15 credits.