Programme
Programme
This is an option module which can be taken additionally to the two core modules.
The module counts as a Language module taught entirely in German.
This module deals with trends in the German language looking at language change and a variety of aspects of the language as it is used at the moment.
Students will improve their language skills by researching aspects of Modern German using audio, video and text-based material. They will for instance look at the influence of foreign languages on Modern German (specifically English) or how changes in the language are viewed in German society and dealt with. Students will also look at the language as it is used in different media and contexts. For example the language of advertising and the press will be analysed and students will look at Modern German as it is used in Youth Culture(s) or by different groups of immigrants.
Contact hours
Terms 1 and 2: two hours per week:
- One seminar
- One supervised project-work
There will be a weekly one hour long seminar and one hour dedicated to project work, which will be a mixture of tutor-led classes and individual sessions with the tutor by appointment. Students will receive a list of topics to choose from, or they can work on a topic they have chosen and discussed with the tutor.
Term 3: one contact hour a week will be dedicated to the projectwork and consolidation of knowledge and language skills in the group or in individual sessions with the tutor.
Teaching materials
Course material will be supplied by the tutor.
Skills
Transferable skills developed in this module
All modules provide an opportunity to work on general oral/written communication skills (in class and in assessments) and general self management (organising your studies), alongside the specific skills in language or linguistics that the module teaches.
In addition, this module will allow you to particularly develop skills in application of data analysis skills: on this module you will chose a project topic, and develop a research plan and schedule for the work to be completed. Through regular group seminars and individual meetings you will develop your understanding of issues in the modern German language as it is used today. You will research various resources and materials and improve your data analysis skills culminating in a research paper and oral presentation of your findings.
Follow this link to hear how past students use transferable skills from their degree in their current jobs.
