Facharbeit

extended essay

noun FAKH-ar-byt Rare

Also means

seminar paper

Usage Note

Facharbeit is a longer independent written assignment in upper secondary school (Oberstufe), typically 8–15 pages, used instead of a written exam in one subject. It introduces students to academic writing skills before university and is graded as part of the Abitur.

Examples

"Ihre Facharbeit über den Klimawandel wurde mit einer Eins bewertet."

Natural Translation

Her extended essay on climate change was graded with a top mark.

Literal Translation

Her subject-work about the climate-change was with a one evaluated.

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