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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	German Cultural Project
Module Code	GE320
School	SALIS
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Heinz Lechleiter Semester 2: Heinz Lechleiter Autumn: Heinz Lechleiter
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	15
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module gives you the opportunity to write a short research dissertation, in the foreign language, on a subject of your own choice which relates to an aspect of German culture or society.

Learning Outcomes

1. Apply basic research methods relevant to the subject chosen.
2. Engage in advanced reading and analysis of secondary literature and documentary materials in a specialist area.
3. Structure a short thesis in a logical and coherent manner.
4. Present a descriptive/analytic argument in the foreign language that meets basic standards of accuracy in German grammar and vocabulary, in both general and more specialized registers.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	6	Introductory workshop in Year 2
Independent learning time	160	Research and writing of Project: October-May of Year 3
Total Workload: 166

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Production of research Project.
Under the supervision of the DCU Exchange Coordinator, students will produce a short thesis, written in German, on a subject which may be chosen from any aspect of German culture & society, history & politics, language & literature, media, film and the visual arts. The subject chosen may also include comparisons with other European societies. The Project will be the outcome of independent research and reading.Consulting with their supervisor as required, students will choose their topic, develop a research methodology, collect and assess relevant materials, and read and analyse a broad range of sources. The thesis will present an argument which combines materials and analysis in a coherent structure, and is expressed in a manner and format in accordance with the norms of academic research.The main argument will develop out of a clearly identified question, proposition or approach to the chosen subject, stated in the introduction, and lead to a conclusion that responds to the initial question. The aim of the Project is to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the chosen subject and its significance for German society as a whole, drawing on documentary and other factual sources, theoretical ideas and critical literature, statistical data - perhaps field work - and personal observations..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Project	Evaluation of content and linguistic competence of thesis submitted	100%	Sem 2 End

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

M. Davies: 2006, Practical research methods for media and cultural studies: making people count, Edinburgh Univ. Press, Edinburgh,
U. Eco: 2002, Wie man eine wissenschaftliche AbschluÃŸarberit schreibt. Doktor-, Diplom- und Magisterarbeit in den Geistes- und Sozialwissenschaften, C.F. Müller UTB, Heidelberg,
E. Kane & M. O'Reilly-de Brún: 2001, Doing your own research, Marion Boyars, London,
P. Maykut: 1994, Beginning qualitative research: a philosophic and practical guide, Falmer Press, London & Washington D.C.,
R. Preece: 1994, Starting Research: an introduction to academic research and dissertation writing, Pinters Publishers, New York,
A. Thody: 2006, Writing and presenting research, Sage, London & Thousand Oaks, Calif.,

Other Resources

None

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