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Module Title LH German Language IV (for non-LCAHM students) A
SchoolLan, Cult, Art Hist & Music
Department Modern Languages
Module Code 09 33666
Module Lead Ruth Whittle
Level Honours Level
Credits 10
Semester Semester 1
Pre-requisites LI German Language Proficiency 2: Presenting, Debating, Translating A - (09 33677) LI German Language Proficiency 2: Presenting, Debating, Translating B - (09 33679)
Co-requisites LH German Language IV (for non-LCAHM students) B - (09 33673)
Restrictions None
Exclusions
Description The module aims to develop students’ skills to a high level in the following areas: (i) researching topics independently; (ii) using a wide range of authentic German materials; (iii) expressing themselves in German, both orally and in writing; (iv) translating non-fiction texts from German into English.
Learning Outcomes By the end of the module students should be able to:
  • have made progress towards level C1/C2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
  • research and present in writing, findings and analyses of a range of topics;
  • demonstrate understanding of how to translate non-fiction texts such as newspaper articles into English, for a specific purpose or readership (genres A and B).
Assessment
Assessment Methods & Exceptions Assessment:
one take-home essay of 750-1000 words in German (50%)
one assessed piece of in-class translation (50%)
Other
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