LL237-0 German 3
Introductory description
This module will give students the chance to spend some time learning and reinforcing the basics of the German language. It will offer an opportunity for students not specialising in foreign languages to improve their communicative competence in German as a supplement to their studies in other spheres. For those students intending to travel to Germany or German-speaking countries, either for study or on work placements, the module can work as a refresher and promote confidence-building for communicating with native speakers abroad.
Prior knowledge of German
A2 of CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference)
or a high grade in GCSE or equivalent
or equivalent in International Baccalaureate
or Language Centre German 2 or Beginners Accelerated
or equivalent
Module aims
To achieve B1 standard of the CEFR (Common European Framework of reference)
To understand and produce text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.
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.
Topics
German-speaking countries and people
work
cultures, traditions and customs
leisure
sport
Grammar:
adjective endings
comparative and superlative
passive voice
word order
relative clauses
This syllabus is for indicative purposes only and will be updated regularly to remain relevant.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- To enter unprepared into conversation, describe experiences and events and give reasons for opinions
- To produce text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest
- To understand the main points on matters regularly encountered
- To understand texts dealing with descriptions of events and feelings, and with work-related language
- To apply knowledge of grammar appropriate to the level
International
All modules delivered in SMLC are necessarily international. Students engage with themes and ideas from a culture other than that of the UK and employ their linguistic skills in the analysis of primary materials from a non-Anglophone context. Students will also be encouraged to draw on the experiences of visiting exchange students in the classroom and will frequently engage with theoretical and critical frameworks from across the world.
Subject specific skills
This module will develop students’ language proficiency through engaging with primary materials in the target language
Strategies for understanding gist and specific information
Intercultural competence
Transferable skills
Problem solving
Self-awareness
Communication
Teamwork
Digital literacy
Sustainability
Ethical values
Intercultural awareness
Professionalism
Private study description
No private study requirements defined for this module.
Costs
| Category | Description | Funded by | Cost to student |
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| Other |
Language Centre fee for supplementary module |
£500.00 |
Students can register for this module without taking any assessment.
Assessment group A1
| Study time | Eligible for self-certification | ||
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Assessment component |
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| Progress tests | Yes (waive) | ||
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Interim and final test to assess progress with competence statements |
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Reassessment component is the same |
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Feedback on assessment
Feedback will be provided in the course of the module in a number of ways. Feedback should be understood to be both formal and informal and is not restricted to feedback on formal written work.
Oral feedback will be provided by the module tutor in the course of seminar discussion. This may include feedback on points raised in small group work or in the course of individual presentations or larger group discussion.
Written feedback will be provided on formal assessment using the standard SMLC Assessed Work feedback form appropriate to the assessment. Feedback is intended to enable continuous improvement throughout the module and written feedback is generally the final stage of this feedback process. Feedback will always demonstrate areas of success and areas for future development, which can be applied to future assessment. Feedback will be both discipline-specific and focussed on key transferrable skills, enabling students to apply this feedback to their future professional lives. Feedback will be fair and reasonable and will be linked to the SMLC marking scheme appropriate to the module.
There is currently no information about the courses for which this module is core or optional.