SFT12111 German: Topics from Language, Literature, Culture and Didactics (Spring 2027)

Facts about the course

ECTS Credits:
10
Responsible faculty:
Faculty of Teacher Education and Languages
Campus:
Online
Course Leader:
Natalia Igl
Teaching language:
German
Duration:
½ year

Table of contents

The course is affiliated to the following study programme

  • Mandatory course in the One-year German Programme (full-time and part-time).
  • Mandatory course in the 60 ECTS part of the Bachelor's Programme in Languages for students with German as one of their chosen languages.

Teaching semester

  • One-year German Programme - full-time: 2. semester (spring).
  • One-year German Programme - part-time: 2. or 4. semester (spring).
  • Bachelor's Programme in Languages with German as one of their chosen languages, 1. year: 2. semester.
  • Bachelor's Programme in Languages with German as one of their chosen languages, 2. year: 4. semester.

Content

Students can choose from topics related to societal issues, culture, literature, didactics, or linguistic aspects in German-speaking countries. They will work on developing a concrete research problem and a systematically structured presentation under the guidance of an instructor. The topic and research problem have to be presented and the work summarized along the way, as detailed under "Required Coursework."

The student's learning outcomes on passing the course

Knowledge

The student

  • has a solid understanding of the chosen topic and research problem
  • knows how to find, evaluate, process and apply relevant literature
  • knows how to write a clear and systematic text with correct use of citations, referencing and footnotes

Skills

The student

  • can produce a longer written text in as correct German as possible
  • is able to prepare a clear and appropriate presentation which at the same time shows a clear common thread and takes care of relevant details

General Competence

The student

  • has further developed his or her skills in information gathering, evaluation, and structuring of material
  • is able to define a topic, formulate a problem and ensure critical use of sources
  • has trained his or her critical thinking and independence through the course

Teaching and learning methods

Independent work under supervision. Students are assigned an individual supervisor. Library resources and other sources should be actively utilized. It is planned for students to act as respondents for each other during the course of their work, as detailed under "Required Coursework."

Workload

Approximately 280 hours.

Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam

  • Required coursework 1: Presentation of the chosen topic and a first draft of the research problem
  • Required coursework 2: A brief summary of the work in progress and feedback on two of the other students' summaries
  • Required coursework 3: Digital meeting with supervisor

The required coursework is assessed as approved / not approved. Required courseworks are submitted on the university college's learning platform by specified deadlines, and they must be approved in order for the student to be eligible for the exam.

Exam

Individual semester assignment

Assessment is based on an individual semester assignment. The assignment is a written text document of approximately 3000 words (+/- 10%). Any illustrations are in addition. The text document must meet the formal requirements for an academic assignment and contain correct references, citations and footnotes.

The assessment takes into account independence, the level of knowledge, information gathering, and ability to formulate arguments. The assignment must be submitted by the specified deadline. Individual guidance is provided during the process.

Grading scale A-F.

Examiners

Internal or external examiner(s).

Conditions for resit/rescheduled exams

In case of a failing grade, the assignment can be revised once.

Course evaluation

Feedback from our students is crucial for us to be able to offer the best possible courses and study programmes. This course is evaluated in the following way:

  • mid-semester evaluation
  • ongoing evaluation/final evaluation

The results are processed by:

  • Teaching group
  • Head of studies
  • Programme committee

Reading list

The student, in consultation with the subject teacher, selects literature that is used as a basis for the work on the semester assignment.
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