Course Details in 2019/20 Session

Module Title	LI German Language Proficiency 2: Presenting, Debating, Translating
School	Lan, Cult, Art Hist & Music
Department	Modern Languages
Module Code	09 30152
Module Lead	Elystan Griffiths
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Full Term
Pre-requisites	LC German Language Proficiency 1: Presenting, Debating, Essay-Writing (non-LCAHM students) - (09 30104)
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Seminar-60 hours Guided independent study-140 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	This module aims at students who have already attained a high level of proficiency and extends receptive and productive skills to a highly sophisticated level encompassing several registers. Strategies and study methods will be further developed to increase independent learning. Teaching is through practical language classes involving whole group and small-group/pair-work and one-to-one activities, aiming at developing all language skills, with particular emphasis on oral communication. Conversations, discussions and debates on topical (current) issues will be a constant feature. One hour weekly will be dedicated to practice in translation, note-taking and summary skills. A wide range of audio-visual resources are used routinely.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: achieve level at least B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) perform a variety of unpredictable oral and written tasks in the target language deal with complex issues relating to the grammar of the target language (morphology / syntax) read and show understanding of complex articles from press in the target language on a wide range of topics deliver an oral presentation in the target language on a complex topic and debate related issues develop skills in accurate and effective summary and translation. develop an understanding of and competence in formal and informal registers identify and articulate in writing and speaking some knowledge of key cultural aspects of the country where the language is spoken demonstrate understanding of a discussion between two native speakers of the target language
Assessment	30152-01 : Oral Presentation and Debate : Presentation (40%) 30152-02 : 2hr Exam (Reading and Essay) : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (30%) 30152-03 : Portfolio of Continuous Assessment (translation/summary) : Coursework (30%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessments: Oral (presentation + debate) 40% 2-hour exam (reading + essay components) 30% Portfolio of continuously assessed translation/summary pieces 30% Reassessment: Resubmit or resit failed component.
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