Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course, students will be able to:
- explain complex grammatical German structures
- contrast key differences between Swedish and German syntax
- apply advanced grammatical knowledge in the writing process
- identify and analyse a well-defined research question
- apply basic skills in academic writing in a written paper.
Course Content
The course comprises both an in-depth study of German morphology and syntax, with a focus on contrastively significant differences between German and Swedish, and basic skills in academic writing in German. Following introductory grammar seminars, the theoretical knowledge acquired is applied in an academic writing process. Under supervision, students practise fundamental academic writing skills such as formal conventions, source criticism, methodology, and information retrieval. Students write a paper with a focus on linguistics/language pedagogy or literary studies/literary pedagogy. The course concludes with an obligatory peer discussion and examination.
Assessment
- Active participation in seminars
- Written assignments
- Paper and peer discussion and examination
Grades
The grading scale used for the final course grade is U–VG.
To achieve a grade of VG for the whole course, students must achieve a VG in both modules.Grades are reported as follows:
- Grammar - 3 Credits | U–VG
- Academic Writing - 4.5 Credits | U–VG
Entry Requirements
- German: Written Language Proficiency I, 7.5 credits, German: German Grammar, 7.5 credits and German: Modern German Literature, 7.5 credits
Other Information
This course overlaps the course German: German Grammar, 7.5 credits.
The languages of instruction are German and Swedish.
This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.
If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.