GERM 4005A - Honours German Studies Thesis A

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2023

Because it gives students the opportunity to follow their interests and develop their research skills, the thesis is the key to a successful Honours year and prepares students for further research in German language and culture should they wish to continue to the higher degrees, ie the MA or the PhD. The thesis provides students with the opportunity to explore an area of German language or culture which particularly interests them. Students are required to devise and produce a thesis, to explore available resources on and relevant theoretical approaches to their chosen topic, to engage critically with primary and secondary material and to complete their project within a specified time frame. The thesis component of the Honours program is designed to prepare students for further research in German language and culture should they wish to continue to do higher degrees.

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Course Details

Course Code	GERM 4005A
Course	Honours German Studies Thesis A
Coordinating Unit	German Studies
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Contact	1 hour per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Prerequisites	Completed degree (72 units) including 24 units German Studies Major or equivalent
Assessment	12,000 word thesis in German (100%)

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Stefan Hajduk

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

Design a research project that can be completed within a specified time period.
Complete a literature review to a high standard.
Identify key theoretical and conceptual works in order to critically analyse a topic.
Articulate a clear, substantiated and theoretically-informed argument in a dissertation.
Put their research into a broader context which may include global, cultural and ethical issues as well as literary and media-historical perspectives.

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.	1, 2, 5
Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.	1, 2, 5
Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.	5
Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.	4, 5
Attribute 7: Digital capabilities Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.	2
Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.	4

Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

All teaching in this course takes place face-to-face.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Each week, students will complete a series of learning, reading and writing activities before meeting with their supervisor:

3 hours of online research per week: 36 hours per semester
6 hours of writing per week: 72 hours per semester
4 hours reading per week: 48 hours per semester

TOTAL WORKLOAD: 156 hours per semester

Learning Activities Summary

Reading, writing, and listening activities
Resumes of journal articles, book sections, books
Sample writing of academic dissertations
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary

Assessment item / Value / Course Learning Outcomes
1. 12,000 word thesis in German (option of 15,000 words in English for students enrolling from Beginners Stream)
2. Oral thesis presentation of 30 minutes, in German

Assessment Detail

1. 12,000 word thesis in German (option of 15,000 words in English for students enrolling from Beginners Stream)
2. Oral thesis presentation of 30 minutes, in German

Submission

Work may be submitted in hard copy or uploaded via MyUni.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

NOG (No Grade Associated)

Grade Description

CN Continuing

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through .
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NOG (No Grade Associated)
Grade	Description
CN	Continuing

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