In common with the other taught MA courses at Nottingham, the German taught course is fully modular, students take 4 modules and write a dissertation, and it is possible to replace one German module with one from another relevant area, e.g. in Critical Theory. This taught course offers modules covering aspects of German culture and literature in German of the recent past and the present day. Potential areas of study are as listed above under Research Degrees and are chosen after discussion with the relevant supervisor. Both MA courses can be taken on a part-time basis, in which case they take between two and three years. Assessment is by essays and dissertation.
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Postgraduate seminars and training In keeping with the importance of proper training for postgraduate students, the Graduate School runs a series of seminars in the autumn term for all new research students to introduce them to basic methods and issues in Arts research. Regular colloquia are arranged in the Department at which postgraduate students on both the taught and the research courses are invited to introduce aspects of their work to their colleagues and to members of staff. All postgraduate students are invited to attend lectures or readings by visiting speakers and to take part in staff research seminars. There is also a Faculty Research Forum. There are currently 15 postgraduates on course or writing up.