ML German Independent Study Module (online)

Module overview

This module involves an in-depth study of a particular area in the History, Culture or Linguistics of Germany drawing from the resources available for the following final year modules which are delivered in Southampton.

GERM 3004 Discourses of identity

GERM 3006 Minorities and Migrants: Exploring Multicultural Germany.

Subject areas are chosen in collaboration with the module coordinators of the relevant GERM modules and the MLang Coordinator. The focus of the study is negotiated between the student and the GERM module coordinator and recorded on the student’s module selection form by the end of week 3. This module provides students on MLang German programmes with a highly supervised “bite” of research on a topic of their choosing within the scope of the available GERM modules and with access to the full of resources which are available to students studying those modules face to face.

Aims and Objectives

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

relevant theoretical approaches applicable to your chosen area of study.
the topic you have selected in a particular area in the History, Culture or Linguistics of Germany and German-speaking countries;

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

analyse/synthesise secondary, as well as primary sources;
engage with critical debate through a sustained argument over an extended piece of work;
demonstrate originality of thought and approach which moves beyond a simple synthesis of secondary materials.
where applicable, make connections between different critical methodologies and use interdisciplinary modes of approaching the subject;
evaluate and critically assess previous work on the chosen subject;

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

write an extended essay under deadline conditions which is logically structured, coherently argued, supported by a detailed bibliography and, where applicable, illustrations;
demonstrate an appropriate use of web-based research and general competence in using electronic research methods and data.
demonstrate specific, as well as general, research skills, such as information retrieval and library searches (which may include external libraries and archives);

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

Teaching methods include

online support from the module coordinator
on line group discussion (where student numbers permit)

Learning activities include

individual research
use of local resources
completion of the independent study assignment

Study time
Type	Hours
Completion of assessment task	88
Preparation for scheduled sessions	100
Follow-up work	100
Project supervision	12
Total study time	300

Assessment

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Project	100%

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Coursework	100%

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External