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.

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Module aims

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.

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:

• 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

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