This module aims at the advanced learner of the language. It will further develop and extend listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills acquired at previous levels and Level 6A. Students will acquire a high level of competence in written and oral language including debating skills on less common topics. 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 digital media are used routinely. Active participation of students in class is encouraged.
By the end of the course students will be expected to have reached B1.2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
Read and demonstrate understanding of selected authentic articles from various sources.
Understand a variety of spoken language taken from authentic sources.
Express opinions and debate a variety of topics.
Work with a variety of authentic sources in the target language including digital media, newspapers, TV and radio programmes.
Write a range of texts in the target language in the appropriate style and register.
Engage with and use complex grammatical and lexical structures.
Show evidence of working towards the use of the German language to B1.2 level of the CEFR for languages.
Demonstrate in-depth understanding of the cultures and societies of the German-speaking world, and apply this knowledge to discuss a variety of topics with increasing depth and clarity.
Assessment
33383-01 : 10 Minute Oral Exam : Class Test (35%)
33383-02 : 2 Hour Written Exam : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (65%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessment: The 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 2 only): 2 hour written exam 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.
