Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LI German Language Proficiency 2: Presenting, Debating, Translating A
School	Lan, Cult, Art Hist & Music
Department	Modern Languages
Module Code	09 33677
Module Lead	Dietmar Wozniak
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites	LC German Language Proficiency 1: Presenting, Debating, Essay-Writing (non-LCAHM students) - (09 30104)
Co-requisites	LI German Language Proficiency 2: Presenting, Debating, Translating B - (09 33679)
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Seminar-30 hours Guided independent study-70 hours Total: 100 hours
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Description	This module aims 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. Strategies and study methods will be further developed to increase independent learning. Teaching is through practical language classes involving whole group and small-group/pair-work and one-to-one activities, aiming at developing all language skills, with particular emphasis onwriting and reading skills. . Conversations, discussions and debates on topical (current) issues will be a constant feature. One hour weekly will be dedicated to practice in translation and summary skills. A wide range of audio-visual resources are used routinely.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: achieve level at least B2.1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) perform a variety of unpredictable written tasks in the target language deal with complex issues relating to the grammar of the target language (morphology / syntax) read and show understanding of complex articles from press in the target language on a wide range of topics develop skills in fairly accurate and effective summary and translation. develop an understanding of and competence in formal registers identify and articulate in writing some knowledge of key cultural aspects of the country where the language is spoken
Assessment	33677-01 : Language Test : Class Test (35%) 33677-02 : Coursework : Coursework (35%) 33677-03 : Portfolio : Log Book/ Portfolio (30%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Language test 90 minutes (70%) Portfolio of continuously assessed translation/summary pieces 30% Reassessment: Resubmit or resit failed component.
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