This module is aimed at students who have already attained a high level of proficiency and extends receptive and productive skills to a highly sophisticated level encompassing several registers. Cultural knowledge linked to the language will be enhanced through students’ research. Teaching is delivered through practical language classes involving both whole-group and small-group/pair-work activities, aiming at developing all language skills, with particular emphasis on oral communication. Conversations, discussions, and debates on topical (current) issues will be a constant feature. A wide range of digital media and audiovisual resources is used routinely.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
Deal with highly complex and sophisticated issues relating to the grammar of the target language (morphology/syntax).
Read and undertand highly complex articles from press in the target language on a wide range of topics.
Demonstrate an extensive understanding of the cultural contexts and societies within the target language-speaking world, applying this knowledge to engage effectively in complex written and oral discussions.
Show evidence of working towards the use of German language to B2.2 level of the CEFR for languages.
Assessment
33389-01 : 10 Minute Oral Exam : Class Test (35%)
33389-02 : 2 Hour Written Exam : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (65%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessment: The assessment for modules 33389 and 33390 is linked.
2-hour written exam (65%) [normally in Semester 2] 10-minute oral exam (35%) [normally in Semester 2]
Alternative Assessment for single-semester Exchange students (Semester 1 only): 90 minute online test 70% 3-minute oral assessment submission 30%
Alternative assessment if on campus activity is restricted: proctored exams will be converted to take home papers and live oral assessments will either be recorded presentations or conducted via Zoom/Skype.
Method of Reassessment Resit failed component. Alternative re-assessment for Exchange students: According to the policy of the home institution.
