German 1
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MLAC1103 | Modern Languages and Cultures | 1 | 20 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- MLAC1103
- School
- Modern Languages and Cultures
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Full Year UK
Summary
Designed for students with an A level in German, this module will build on the skills you already have and get you started on your exciting journey towards degree-level German.
We'll be using structured course materials and textbooks but believe it's important to use as many 'real life' examples as possible, so we'll be looking at magazines, websites and television programmes as well.
In class you'll work on all the key language skills: reading comprehension, grammar, listening exercises, speaking skills, translation exercises and writing texts such as essays and summaries.
At the end of the module you'll have made significant progress with understanding written and spoken German in a variety of contexts. You'll also be able to write essays on a contemporary social issue and conduct a discussion of an academic topic in German.
Target Students
Only available for First year students with German Post A level or equivalent.
Classes
- One 2-hour workshop each week for 20 weeks
- One 1-hour lecture each week for 20 weeks
The School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies operates an attendance policy. The details of this policy can be found in the student handbook on Workspace and in module handbooks.
Assessment
- 20% Coursework 1: Writing task into L1 (250-300 words) - Autumn semester.
- 20% Oral Exam: Oral exam - 10 minutes in the Spring semester.
- 20% Coursework 2: Writing task into L2 (250-300 words) - Spring semester
- 10% Listening exam: 1 hour Spring semester.
- 30% Exam 1 (2-hour)
Assessed in both autumn & spring semest
Educational Aims
This module aims to take you to a level of proficiency commensurate with B1/B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference. As such, you will be able to communicate effectively in written and oralGerman bymobilizing the grammatical and lexical knowledge and discourse awareness necessary to achieve this. In terms of comprehension, you will be able to understand the main ideas in written, audio and audio-visual texts produced for nativeGerman speakers, on a range of topics. In addition to obtaining B1/2 levels of competence inGerman comprehension and expression, you will develop linguistic mediation skills in areas such as translation and summary.Learning Outcomes
A. Knowledge and understanding:
- Understand spoken and written German language at a level commensurate with B1/B2 of the CEFR (A1).
- Demonstrate declarative and procedural knowledge of the key elements of German grammar, lexis and discourse appropriate to effective performance of written and spoken tasks at B1/B2 Level of the CEFR (A1).
- Demonstrate awareness and understanding of the differences and similarities between the German and the English language (A4) as well as between the societies and cultures of the German-speaking world and their own (A5).
B. Intellectual skills:
- Gather, process and evaluate information from a variety of paper, audio-visual and electronic sources in English and German (B1).
- The development of the ability to engage in exchanges of ideas with others, giving due weight to their opinions (B7).
C. Professional skills:
- Make effective use of grammar books and dictionaries (C5, C4)
- Present language work in an accurate and appropriate manner for specific tasks (C5, C6).
- Ability to translate texts derived from a variety of media into and out of German with a degree of accuracy commensurate with B1/B2 of the CEFR.
D. Transferable skills:
- Organise and manage working time, schedule tasks and meet deadlines (D7)
- Write and think productively under pressure (in examination conditions) (D5).
- Demonstrate ability to work independently and in groups (D3, D4).
- Use IT effectively as an aid to learning (D8).