126-410 German 4: Research Project

Completion of 50 points of third-year German either at advanced or post-beginners level. European studies students wishing to enrol in this subject would normally have completed 50 points of European studies at third year and satisfied the language prerequisite for this subject.

The subject enables students to complete a 5000-word research project in German or English on a topic to be approved by their supervisor and by the subject co-ordinator. The subject's aim is to train students in carrying out a substantial piece of work in preparation for the Honours, MA and PhD theses. The areas of research may be connected with the subjects offered this year, or in another area connected with the research interests of staff. On completion of the project, students should have extended and deepened their knowledge of the chosen topic; sharpened their critical faculties in relation to source material and secondary literature; and acquired substantial skills in planning and executing a research program on a specific topic.

Written work totalling 5,000 words.

Bibliography to be discussed with the supervisor.