GERM 497R
Senior Seminar in German Language
German and Russian
College of Humanities
Course Description
In-depth study of a topic related to second-language acquisition and teaching.
When Taught
Fall
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Core Arguments of Published Research
Learning Outcome
2. be able to identify and explain the core arguments of published research on the topic of study, and be able to interpret and report on the findings outlined in the data and articles studied;
Title
Key Theories and Analyses
Learning Outcome
General Learning Outcomes for German 497
1. understand and be able to describe keytheories and analyses proposed to account for topics and phenomena related to the relevant field of study investigated in the course, e.g., for the acquisition of new sounds in a second language (L2), contrastive analysis, markedness differential hypothesis, as well as new theories such as Flege's SLM and Best's PAM;
Title
Explaining Individual Beliefs and Views
Learning Outcome
3. be able to describe and explain our individual beliefs and views on a given topic related to Germanic linguistics discussed in class and be able to reassess our views and beliefs by weighing the evidence presented in published research, defininghow these findings support or contradict our views;
Title
Identifying Relevant Topics in Germanic Linguistics
Learning Outcome
4. be able to identify atopic of relevance in Germanic linguistics relating to the course topic, and carry out research on the topic by identifyingand understandingthe key articles on that topic and synthesise the findings in a clearly communicated paper and presentation to othersin which the student's points are effectively and logically argued;
Title
Seeking out Sources
Learning Outcome
5. be able to seek out sources on topics in Germanic linguistics and/or second language acquisition;
Title
Critical Reading, Summarizing, and Communicating
Learning Outcome
6. be able to critically read, summarise and clearly communicate the core arguments and findings of published research on Germanic linguistics topics related to the course theme by means of an annotated bibliography, paper overview, final paper and presentation;
Title
Identifying Useful Quotes
Learning Outcome
7. be able to identify useful quotes and data that will help support the thesis of the research and will be able to incorporate quotes and data properly using the conventions used in linguistics; and
Title
Indentifying main Contributors
Learning Outcome
8. be able to identify the main contributors to researchin the field of study discussed in the course
