GERM 470R

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Topics in German Linguistics

German and Russian College of Humanities

Course Description

In-depth study of a topic related to Germanic linguistics.

When Taught

Contact Department

Fixed/Max

3

Fixed

3

Title

Analyze scholarship

Learning Outcome

Be able to identify and understand the core arguments of articles on the topic in Germanic linguistics and can summarize the main ideas of the journal articles.

Title

Synthesize scholarship

Learning Outcome

Know how to seek sources on topics in Germanic linguistics and be able to write an annotated bibliography summarizing the core arguments of journal articles and evaluate the usefulness of the articles for my research paper.

Title

Research

Learning Outcome

Be able to carry out research on one aspect of the history of the Germanic languages and provide a brief and clear overview of a topic related to a change in one of the Germanic languages in both written and oral form to communicate my findings in a paper in a clear manner using primary literature (journal articles), citations, and data/arguments that support my thesis.

Title

Communication

Learning Outcome

Be able to discuss the core topics of the course orally and in writing beyond my own personal research.