This module aims to further develop and extend listening, reading, speaking and writing skills acquired at German Level 4 & 5A. It caters for students at a higher intermediate level (who have reached A2 in the Common European Framework of Reference). More emphasis will be put on developing learning strategies and debating skills. You will learn to cope with a variety of less predictable real-life situations, using a main textbook as well as a range of material from authentic sources: newspapers and magazines, radio and TV programmes and the Internet. However, particular emphasis will be put on productive skills (speaking and writing).
The course content will be delivered in a lively and interactive way, through activities designed to enable you to use the language in context, either in small groups or in pairs.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Demonstrate understanding of authentic recordings about selected topics;
Express opinions and debate prepared topics;
Deliver an oral presentation from notes in the target language;
Write pieces of increasing length and complexity;
Access and work from a variety of resources in the target language autonomously;
Demonstrate the achievement of B1.1 Level of the CEFR for languages in the use of German language.
Assessment
33379-01 : 10 Minute Oral Exam : Class Test (35%)
33379-02 : 2 Hour Written Exam : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (65%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
AssessmentThe assessment for modules 33378 and 33379 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 2 only): 2-hour written exam [100%]
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 Re-assessment: Resit failed component.Alternative re-assessment for Exchange students: According to the policy of the home institution.
