Syllabus

German I: Writing and AI

Code
GTY3KK
Points
5 Credits
Level
First Cycle
School
School of Language, Literatures and Learning
Subject field
German (TYA)
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
German1
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1G1N
Approved
Approved, 16 June 2026.
This syllabus is valid from 05 August 2026.

Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, students will be able to:

  • produce coherent, correct, and stylistically appropriate texts in German and adapt them to different text types and communicative contexts
  • use writing as a process through planning, drafting, revising, and editing
  • critically review their own and others’ texts and identify and correct grammatical and idiomatic errors
  • use digital and Gen-AI-based tools as support in the writing process in a reflective and responsible manner
  • analyse and compare their own and AI-generated texts with regard to quality, style, correctness, and communicative function

Course Content

The course focuses on written production in German. Focus is on developing the ability to plan, formulate, revise, and edit texts with regard to grammatical accuracy, idiomatic language use, and adaptation to different text types and communicative contexts. As part of this work, digital and AI-based tools are introduced as support in the writing process. Students are given the opportunity to explore and analyse how such tools affects text production, linguistic variation, and style. Particular emphasis is placed on the reflective and critical use of AI, including discussions of its possibilities, limitations, and risks. The course also includes reflective components aimed at developing awareness of the writing process.

Assessment

  • Individual written assignments

Grades

The grading scale used for the final course grade is U–VG.

The grading scale used for the final course grade is U–VG.

Grades are reported as follows:
• Writing and AI - 5 Credits | U–VG

Grades are reported as follows:

  • Writing and AI - 5 Credits | U–VG

Entry Requirements

  • General entry requirements (with the exemption of the requirement in Swedish for those with foreign grades) and German 3. Or: German Further level 1

Other Information

The course is aimed at exchange students who do not have knowledge of Swedish.

Replaces GTY2SY.

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.