Studying at York
German Grammar I - LAN00007C
- Department: Language and Linguistic Science
- Credit value: 20 credits
- Credit level: C
- Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Autumn Term 2022-23 to Summer Term 2022-23 |
Module aims
This module is an introductory undergraduate level course in German grammar.
Module learning outcomes
After satisfactorily completing the module you should be able to show:
• Increased understanding of the structures of the German language.
• The ability to analyse grammatical aspects and understand and produce them in context.
• An increased awareness of their use in spoken and written German.
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) | 30 |
| Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) | 70 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) | 30 |
| Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) | 70 |
Module feedback
Feedback on formative work
- Oral commentary and dialogue within class on grammar exercises. Given immediately both to individuals and to group.
- Model answers may be given for class exercises/ past exam papers, with class discussion of difficulties.
Feedback on summative work
- Written feedback to be provided within 20 working days.
Indicative reading
- A good bilingual dictionary, one of the following:
- The Collins German Dictionary, 8th edition or later. (2013). Collins. Glasgow
- The Oxford Duden German Dictionary. (2005). Oxford University Press. Oxford
- Dreyer/Schmitt: A Practice Grammar of German. Max Hueber Verlag (1 Sep 2010). Language: English, German. ISBN: 978-3-19-32.7255-3