LL263-24 German Beginners (Accelerated)
Introductory description
This module is offered to students with no prior knowledge of German.
This module is the equivalent of German 1 + German 2 combined.
Due to the 'accelerated' nature of the module, evidence of prior linguistic achievement (e.g.
a high GCSE grade or A2 CEFR level in another European language) is essential.
Students will learn the basics of the German language.
This will offer an opportunity for students to develop their communicative competence in
German. For those students intending to travel to German-speaking countries, either
for study or on work placements, this fast-paced module can promote confidence-building
for communicating with native speakers abroad and helps you achieve a higher level of
proficiency in one year than in non-accelerated modules.
Successful completion of German Beginners Accelerated qualifies students to progress to
German 3 or German Intermediate Accelerated.
Module aims
● to understand and communicate in familiar and routine situations, using frequently used expressions;
● to develop strategies for language learning;
● to achieve A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference
Outline syllabus
This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.
Communication skills
This module will cover items such as: greetings, introductions, asking for and giving personal information, asking for and giving directions, describing people and places, daily routine, talking about likes and dislikes, ordering food and drinks, booking a hotel, talking about cultures, places, events and impressions, talking about sport and leisure, business, festivals and customs, work.
Grammar
This module will provide an introduction to fundamental features of German and essential basic structures, making it possible to function an a range of everyday situations using the present and past tenses, cases, prepositions, adjective endings, conjunctions, subjunctive and relative clauses.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- apply a basic knowledge of grammar
- gain insight into everyday life in the relevant countries
- apply strategies for understanding gist and short descriptions
- interact about familiar topics and activities
- write simple texts giving background information and relating to areas of immediate need
International
This module develops intercultural awareness and helps to prepare students for international student mobility.
Subject specific skills
Strategies for understanding gist and specific information
Intercultural competence
Transferable skills
Written and spoken communication
Study time
| Type | Required |
|---|---|
| Practical classes | (0%) |
| Supervised practical classes | 21 sessions of 3 hours (26%) |
| Private study | 173 hours (72%) |
| Assessment | 4 hours (2%) |
| Total | 240 hours |
Private study description
work set on moodle and homework set by tutor
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You do not need to pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Assessment group A
| Weighting | Study time | Eligible for self-certification | |
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Assessment component |
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| Interim test | 10% | 1 hour | No |
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Short test to monitor progress in first team |
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Reassessment component is the same |
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Assessment component |
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| Integrated reading/writing | 50% | 1 hour | No |
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reading and writing test, the duration below may be indicative depending on specific online arrangements |
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Reassessment component is the same |
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Assessment component |
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| oral test | 40% | 1 hour | No |
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speaking test, the duration below is a maximum and means up to 6 minutes |
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Reassessment component is the same |
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Feedback on assessment
Individual feedback for learning is given in writing for homework handed in by
students and practice exam papers. Feedback on interim test is given in class week 1
of term 2.
Courses
This module is Optional for:
- Available to all courses Year 1 optional
- Available to all courses Year 2 optional
- Available to all courses Year 3 optional
- Available to all courses Year 4 optional