Course Details in 2020/21 Session

Module Title	LH German Language IV (for non-LCAHM students)
School	Lan, Cult, Art Hist & Music
Department	Modern Languages
Module Code	09 29672
Module Lead	Ruth Whittle
Level	Honours Level
Credits	20
Semester	Full Term
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	LLB Law with German; BA with German; BSc with German
Contact Hours	Seminar-60 hours Guided independent study-140 hours Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description	The module aims to develop students’ skills to a high level in the following areas: (i) researching topics independently; (ii) using a wide range of authentic German materials; (iii) expressing themselves in German, both orally and in writing; (iv) translating non-fiction texts from German into English.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Have achieved level C1/C2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Research and present, orally and in writing, findings and analyses of a range of topics; Have a demonstrable understanding of how to translate non-fiction texts such as newspaper articles into English, for a specific purpose or readership. Research and make a formal presentation on a topic of his/her choice
Assessment	29672-01 : In-class translation : Class Test (20%) 29672-02 : In-class translation : Class Test (20%) 29672-03 : 1,000 word essay : Coursework (20%) 29672-04 : Written exam : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (20%) 29672-05 : Oral/aural examination : Practical (20%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessments: Oral/aural exam (20%); one take-home essay of 750-1000 words in German (20%); two assessed pieces of in-class translation (20% each); 2-hour written exam (20%). Reassessment: n/a
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