Associated Assessment Criteria:
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Problem Solving and Reflective Competence: Demonstrated by answering questions related to the field of study, both orally and in writing.
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Assignment Completion: Completing assignments satisfactorily and on time, and attending lectures prepared.
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Information Handling: Collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating scientific information for papers on literary and/or linguistic topics.
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German Communication: Communicating in German at an appropriate level, presenting scientific findings in German orally and in writing.
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Interdisciplinary Linkages: Demonstrating the ability to connect German studies to other languages and cultures.
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Language Acquisition Skills: Exhibiting language acquisition skills by effectively communicating in the target language and improving language abilities.
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Cultural Sensitivity: Communicating effectively across cultural barriers and showing cultural sensitivity in dealing with German-speaking countries' art and culture.
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Interaction with German Speakers: Informal assessment through interaction with German-speaking individuals at conferences and other events.
Integrated Assessment:
Formative Assessment Practices:
- Presenting one seminar paper for three out of four modules.
- Informal discussions with the lecturer during the research progress for the research essay.
Summative Assessment Practices:
- One three-hour paper per module at the end of the year.
- Submission of a written research paper on an author/genre of choice at the end of the year.