This module is aimed 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. It will develop further skills from Level 8A. Cultural knowledge linked to the language will be enhanced through students’ research. Teaching is delivered through practical language classes involving both whole-group and small-group/pair-work 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. A wide range of digital media and audio-visual resources is used routinely.
By the end of the course students are expected to have reached B2.2 (and/or C1 in some skills) of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
Perform a variety of highly unpredictable oral and written tasks in the target language.
Speak confidently in the target language on highly complex topics and debate related issues.
Attain sophisticated competence in formal and informal registers.
Demonstrate an extensive understanding of the cultural contexts and societies within the target language-speaking world, applying this knowledge to engage effectively in complex written and oral discussions.
Demonstrate the achievement of B2.2 (and/or C1in some skills) Level of the CEFR for languages in the use of German language
Assessment
33390-01 : 10 Minute Oral Exam : Class Test (35%)
33390-02 : 2 Hour Written Exam : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (65%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessment: The assessment for modules 33389 and 33390 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.
