Examinations

The questions for all examinations must always be discussed individually with the lecturer.

• All examinations must meet the requirements and rules of academic work.This means
  • reviewing the research literature relevant to the research question (see the respective notes on the literature basis)
  • reflective presentation related to the research question - not just a paraphrase of the received texts (the independent argumentative performance must be recognizable)
  • comprehensive and correct references (see formal notes)
  • stringent argumentation and reader guidance ("red thread")
• When explaining the topic or question, a reference to the seminar context should be established and the motivation for working on the question explained.
• Notes on formal organization and citation:

Please follow the instructions in theinstitute's standard guidelines for academic papers:

https://tu-dresden.de/gsw/slk/germanistik/studium/leitfaden-zum-wissenschaftlichen- work-of-the-institute.

The cover sheet should be designed according to the following guidelines: https://tu-dresden.de/gsw/slk/germanistik/ndl_didaktik/studium/pruefungen.

• Note on linguistic correctness and the consequences for grading: If there are more than two spelling and/or grammatical errors per page on 5 pages, the paper will be graded as failed ("5.0").

• Length: 6-8 pages
• Literature basis: In any case, the literature discussed in the seminar and recommended by the lecturer must be included; further literature must be researched by arrangement.
• All further arrangements are to be made with the lecturer.

• Length: 12-14 pages
• Literature basis: In addition to the literature discussed in the seminar, you must conduct independent research on the chosen topic. In doing so, you must pay particular attention to the current research literature.
• All further arrangements will be made with the lecturer.

• If you would like to write your thesis in the subject didactics of German, contact a lecturer who is authorized to conduct examinations via the consultation hours and discuss initial topic suggestions that you will prepare.
• Following the joint narrowing down and specification of the topic, you will write a three-page synopsis explaining the objectives, content and methods.

You will also need to find a second assessor.

• Comprehensive research and review of the research literature on the subject area
• Based on the state of research and discussion, formulation of key questions for the work, which are then also explained in the introduction
• Justification of the approach of the study
• Presentation of the research findings and discourses focused on the research question of the paper

-discourses

• Independent reflection on the research approaches and positions presented
• Proof of a linguistically or literary-scientifically sound examination of the chosen objects/phenomena
• Differentiated and reflected presentation of own and/or others' didactic considerations/suggestions
• Reflection on the scope and normativity of your own statements

• Here you will find further specific information in the corresponding courses.