126-018 German 3 (Core) A

At least 25 points of second year German or equivalent.

This subject is offered in the form of a series of seminars which introduce research methods and materials in different specialized fields within the three core areas of Germanic studies: literature, linguistics, and cultural studies. The topics of the seminars include a range of representative texts, authors and approaches in the key areas of German literature, linguistics and cultural studies. By choosing two of the seminars, students will gain both an introduction to research methods and materials in Germanic studies and familiarity with specialist fields. Students should develop the ability to approach specific problems in two chosen areas of interest through the critical use of sophisticated oral and written German.

• have developed written and oral communication skills as well as an understanding of the social, historical and cultural context of the topics under discussion.

Two 2-hour examinations 50% each (during examination period) or written work totalling 4000 words 100% (during the semester) or a 2-hour examination (during examination period) and written work of 2000 words 50% each (during the semester).