Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LI German Language Project A
School	Lan, Cult, Art Hist & Music
Department	Modern Languages
Module Code	09 34912
Module Lead	Nigel Harris
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites	LI German Language Project B - (09 34913)
Restrictions	This module is available to Exchange students with the required level of German. It is not suitable for German native speakers.
Contact Hours	Tutorial-5 hours Guided independent study-95 hours Total: 100 hours
Exclusions
Description	Students will work autonomously towards the production of a short newspaper, magazine or other publication (approved by the supervisor) in the target language. The group will meet once every two weeks for tutorials to discuss aspects of the project like different writing styles and layout. Students are expected to see their supervisor regularly for individual help. Students will select a theme / topic for their publication and will start developing different styles of writing and manipulating vocabulary relevant to their specialisation. It will also allow students to gain knowledge of their specific area of interest.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: have achieved at least level A2.2 for Intermediate students and B2.1 for Advanced students of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in written and oral skills; show understanding of the the structure and register of articles aimed at different audiences (e.g. tabloid, broadsheet); undertake individual research of material in the target language like newspapers, magazines and the Internet;
Assessment	34912-01 : 800 word Project Proposal in German : Coursework (30%) 34912-02 : 1000 word Sample Article Written in German on Project Theme : Coursework (40%) 34912-03 : 10-minute Presentation in German : Presentation (30%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: The assessment for modules 34912 and 34913 is linked. 1 Written Project in German (2000 words) (70%) [normally in Semester 2]1 presentation in German (10 minutes) (30%) [normally in Semester 2] Alternative Assessment for single-semester Exchange students (Semester 1 only):1 written proposal in German (1000 words) (70%) 1 presentation in German (10 minutes) (30%) Alternative Assessment for single-semester Exchange students (Semester 2 only):1 written proposal in German (1000 words) (70%) 1 presentation in German (10 minutes) (30%) Alternative assessment if on campus activity is restricted: live oral assessments will either be recorded presentations or conducted via Zoom/Skype. Reassessment: Re-submission of failed component
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