Overview

Provided it meets with the approval of the relevant members of staff in Modern Languages, the chosen subject for the essay or the presentation may concern any aspect of German life, literature, history or culture. The chosen subject area should not be something that is already a specific component of the syllabus. The essay or presentation will be in the target language.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate the ability to gather information and condense it effectively in a clear and coherent argument in the target language, orally or in writing.

• Display a high degree of competency in German language and grammar.

• Display familiarity with citation and referencing techniques (including compiling a bibliography).

• Display solid evidence of original analytical thinking.

• Display the ability to conduct research independently and show initiative in problem solving.