German, In-Depth Course: Linguistics

Education facts

Code: TY1311

In this course you examine the structure of the German language from a theoretical perspective. With an emphasis on syntactic structures, semantic and pragmatic aspects for the description of the German are also introduced. You learn to use the contrastive method in grammatical language description in connection with different theoretical models for language description. Generic knowledge is promoted such as discussions in colloquia, creation of handouts, understanding of the linguistic research style with the aim of developing your own scientific style (oral, written). NB: The course has scheduled online classes when given as a distance course.

Entry requirements

The requirement for admission to the course is 30 credits from TY1110 German, Introductory course (30 credits) or the equivalent thereof. An additional requirement is at least 22.5 credits from TY1210, German, Intermediate course (30 credits) or the equivalent thereof.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• German, In-Depth Course: Linguistics

  University of Gothenburg

  Start date: 19 January 2026

  End date: 25 March 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %