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Module Title LC German Language Beginners I
SchoolLan, Cult, Art Hist & Music
Department Languages for All
Module Code 09 22570
Module Lead Dietmar Wozniak
Level Certificate Level
Credits 20
Semester Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites LC German Language Beginners II - (09 22571)
Restrictions none
Contact Hours Project supervision-10 hours
Practical Classes and workshops-50 hours
Guided independent study-140 hours
Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description The course is aimed at absolute beginners or near beginners in German. It will introduce students to the main grammatical structures and functions of the language through classroom exercises reinforced by private study. Students will become sufficiently proficient in a wide range of common (predictable) situations and functions. Practical language classes will focus on productive and receptive skills helping students to achieve effective communicative competence up to `survival¿ level. Aspects of modern Germany will be introduced in the target language at appropriate points. The course will also help students to develop strategies for coping with German in real-life situations, using a variety of materials: semi authentic texts, dialogues and simulated radio & TV programmes. Students will be given the opportunity to work in a group as well as individually. Strategies for independent learning will also be developed. Support of independent learning is provided with the help of extensive iVLE material.
Learning Outcomes By the end of the module the student should be able to:-
  • have achieved level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
  • deal with some predictable language tasks, using a limited range of language to meet the needs of differing but familiar situations and topics
  • speak with a degree of fluency about topics covered in the course
  • read and understand short semi authentic articles / texts from a variety of sources
  • listen to and understand sympathetic native speakers of German at relatively `normal¿ speed when discussing highly predictable topics
  • discuss and express opinions in writing and speaking on prepared / predictable topics
  • be familar with core structures of German grammar
  • write short essays and dialogues in German
  • work with a small number of German sources and use relevant reference materials
  • work independently with a variety of sources and materials
Assessment 22570-01 : LanguageTests : Class Test (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions Three formal assessments held in class (all equally weighted):
  • Speaking assessment ( 33.3%)
  • Listening assessment in class ( 33.3%)
  • Reading assessment in class (33.3%)

Reassessment: Supplementary examination(s) in the failed elements of assessment
Other none
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