This module aims at the advanced learner of the language. It will further develop and extend listening, reading and writing skills acquired at previous levels. Students will acquire a high level of competence in written and oral language. Teaching is through practical language classes involving both whole group and small-group/pair-work activities, aiming at developing all language skills, with emphasis on oral communication. Visual aids, audio/video recordings and the Internet are used routinely. Active participation of students in class is encouraged. However, particular emphasis will be put on receptive skills (reading & listening).
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Read and demonstrate understanding of selected authentic articles from the press;
Listen to substantial extracts of spoken language taken from authentic broadcast sources and demonstrate understanding of key elements;
Work with a variety of authentic sources in the target language including the internet, newspapers, TV and radio programmes;
Show evidence of working towards the use of the German language to B1.2 level of the CEFR for languages.
Assessment
33381-01 : 10 Minute Oral Exam : Class Test (35%)
33381-02 : 2 Hour Written Exam : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (65%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
AssessmentThe assessment for modules 33381 and 33383 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 with a 24-hour window to access the quiz on Canvas [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.
