Curriculum

Program Features

Study Abroad in German- Speaking Countries

Possibility of Working in Many Fields

STUFE, a Journal in which Graduate Students can also Publish

Educational Policies

Diploma Policy

Master’s Program

The Master’s Program in German Literature sets standards for the skills and knowledge students should acquire before graduation as described below: Those who have acquired expert knowledge on literature and culture of German-speaking areas and the abilities required for research, submit a thesis as an outcome of their research and pass their thesis defense shall be deemed to have acquired such qualities and will be awarded a diploma.

 

1. The ability to acquire the German skills adequate to conduct expert research, properly understand original texts and references, write logically in German and engage in academic discussion
2. The ability to deepen one’s understanding and knowledge of cultural phenomena of various regions and time periods of German-speaking areas, observe such phenomena from various perspectives and independently determine themes worth researching.
3. The ability to write a convincing academic paper with an appropriate structure, accurate analysis, clear reasoning and rich use of language.
4. The ability to overview the culture and society of one’s own country in the context of its relationship with the world and contribute to mutual understanding and cultural exchange with other countries, based on a strong interest in and profound knowledge of the culture and society of German-speaking areas
5. The ability to address various issues of the modern world with imagination and an open mind toward others by understanding exotic cultures and ideologies along with their historical backgrounds, thereby acknowledging the world’s diversity and richness.

Doctoral Program

The Doctoral Program in German Literature sets standards for the skills and knowledge students should acquire before graduation as described below: Those who have acquired sophisticated research abilities regarding literature and culture of German-speaking areas, submit a dissertation with an aim to become an active researcher of the field, and pass their dissertation defense shall be deemed to have acquired such qualities and will be awarded a diploma.

 

1. A high level of proficiency in German required to conduct expert research, properly understand original texts and references, write logically in German and engage in academic discussion
2. The ability to understand the literature and culture of German-speaking areas in the context of European history and deepen insight on one’s disciplinary specialty, as well as determine research targets and methods from a wide and multifaceted perspective.
3. The ability to understand where one’s research stands in the research history and to independently determine a theme that will uncover novel knowledge.
4. The ability to write a convincing academic paper with an appropriate structure, accurate analysis, clear reasoning and rich use of language
5. The ability to address various issues of the modern world with imagination and an open mind toward others by understanding exotic cultures and ideologies along with their historical backgrounds, thereby acknowledging the world’s diversity and richness

Curriculum Policy

Master’s Program

In accordance with the diploma policy, in light of its aim to have students understand the literature and culture of the German-speaking world in the context of European history, find one’s research theme and compile research outcomes in an academic paper in accordance with the diploma policy, the Master’s Program in German Literature constructs its curriculum with courses aligned to the following purposes:

 

1. The ability to acquire the German skills adequate to conduct expert research, properly understand original texts and references, write logically in German and engage in academic discussion
2. The ability to deepen one’s understanding and knowledge of cultural phenomena of various regions and time periods of German-speaking areas, observe such phenomena from various perspectives and independently determine themes worth researching.
3. The ability to write a convincing academic paper with an appropriate structure, accurate analysis, clear reasoning and rich use of language.
4. The ability to overview the culture and society of one’s own country in the context of its relationship with the world and contribute to mutual understanding and cultural exchange with other countries, based on a strong interest in and profound knowledge of the culture and society of German-speaking areas
5. The ability to address various issues of the modern world with imagination and an open mind toward others by understanding exotic cultures and ideologies along with their historical backgrounds, thereby acknowledging the world’s diversity and richness.

Doctoral Program

In accordance with the diploma policy, in light of its aim to have students deepen their expert understanding and observations of the literature and culture of the German-speaking world in the context of European history, and submit a dissertation that brings forward new findings in their relevant field of expertise, the Doctoral Program in German Literature constructs its curriculum with courses aligned to the following purposes:

 

1. Give all classes with aim to foster the German language proficiency required for specialized research in all classes and offer several courses in German.
2. Offer classes covering various time periods and regions for students to understand the literature and culture of the German-speaking world in the context of European history and come into contact with their diversity and richness.
3. Foster the ability to independently decide on a research theme by developing an awareness of issues in different classes or in courses on literature research methodologies. Furthermore, encourage students to acquire analytic skills, logical thinking and verbal expression skills through writing reports.
4. Foster the ability to communicate one’s ideas logically and persuasively through debates in class and interim thesis presentations as well as the ability to engage in academic discussion.
5. Under the guidance of the mentor, encourage students to gain a firm and detailed understanding of the knowhow of writing an academic paper by first submitting an academic paper to the journal edited by Graduate School students and to build on the knowhow acquired to write a dissertation.

Admission Policy

Master’s Program

The Master’s Program in German Literature seeks students with the following qualities:

 

1. Students with the German language proficiency required to conduct expert research on the literature and culture of German-speaking areas
2. Students strongly motivated to conduct expert research on the literature, culture and history of German-speaking areas who have acquired the basic knowledge required to pursue such research
3. Students who can think flexibly, analyze precisely, think logically, and speak and write creatively, and therefore engage in their studies with problem recognition, decide on a research theme worth addressing and compile an academic paper

Doctoral Program

The Doctoral Program in German Literature seeks students with the following qualities:

 

1. Students strongly motivated to conducting expert research on the literature and culture of German speaking areas who have acquired the high level of German language proficiency required to pursue such research
2. Students with expertise on the literature, culture and history of German-speaking areas, as well as the broad perspectives and flexible thought that will enable the setting up of research themes that will introduce new finding to the expert field
3. Students with the precise analysis skills, logical thinking skills and creative speaking and writing skills required to compile an academic paper

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