This linked module provides an introduction to the learning of German. This module will be delivered over the course of three hours per week. One hour (‘Learning German’) will introduce students to key topics in German grammar, dictionary work and general work on language learning. The other two hours (‘Sprachpraxis’) will be predominantly communicative, and will enable students to work on all four skills.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of these linked modules the student will be able to:
Display a competent knowledge of post A Level German grammar and usage, both orally and in the written language;
Read and understand authentic examples of written German without constant recourse to a dictionary;
Listen to and understand substantial extracts of spoken German taken from authentic sources;
Converse fluently in German on topics covered during the course;
Write about topics covered during the course in accurate and idiomatic German;
Show an initial acquaintance with the methods required for a linguistic analysis of German texts as well as an understanding of other study skills necessary for the study of German at degree level;
Demonstrate a generally enhanced knowledge of the German language.
Assessment
08848-05 : 500-600 word Essay : Coursework (20%)
08848-08 : Listening Test : Class Test (10%)
08848-09 : 3hr Exam : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (50%)
08848-10 : 15-minute Oral Exam : Practical (20%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessments: (for the whole linked module, A&B)
One essay in German of 500 words (20%)
Listening test (to be organised by Department) (10%)
Summer exam of 3 hours (50%)
Oral exam of 15 minutes in May/June (20%)
Reassessment: Resit or resubmit failed component(s).