126-485 German Honours Language

Formerly available as 126-034. Students who have completed 126-034 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

37.5 points of second/third year subjects and the language prerequisite for this subject.

This subject consists of intensive language instruction which is particularly directed towards developing students' skills in writing academic German. Problems of German grammar occurring at a superior level of the language will be explored alongside a discussion of the technical aspects of scholarly writing in German. This subject is particularly useful for students who are preparing theses or longer essays in German.

• have acquired skills in research, critical thinking and contextualizing information;

• also have developed skills in communicating knowledge intelligibly through oral presentations and essays in German.

A 1000-word class paper 30% (due during the semester), and an essay of 3000 words for third year students, 4000 words for fourth year students 70% (due at the end of the semester).