Studying at York
German Language & Society III - LAN00010H
Related modules
Pre-requisite modules
- None
Co-requisite modules
- None
Prohibited combinations
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Autumn Term 2022-23 to Summer Term 2022-23 |
Module aims
Building on the skills acquired while studying German language and society II and also, if applicable, during the time spent in a German-speaking country, this module will aim to increase proficiency in the practice of different styles of German, both written and spoken. It will also enable students to master the techniques of extended essay writing in German. Particular emphasis will be given to developing students' ability to present and analyse sources from a critical perspective. The medium of instruction is German.
Module learning outcomes
After satisfactorily completing the module you should be able to:
- Demonstrate an in depth understanding of some of the aspects of modern German culture and society
- Demonstrate an ability to undertake personal research
- Present sources from a critical perspective and develop arguments effectively in both spoken and written German
- Achieve a high level of accuracy in the production of both written and spoken German
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 60 |
| Oral presentation/seminar/exam | 40 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 60 |
| Oral presentation/seminar/exam | 40 |
Module feedback
Feedback on formative work
Written formative work
Written comments on the work, and mark on University mark scale
Oral/written feedback in class, discussing major issues and mistakes/content/structure
Individual feedback during office hours, when necessary
Oral formative work:
Feedback on oral presentations and class discussions
Direct oral feedback in class discussions
Written feedback form for oral presentations with mark on university marking scale, comments on different aspects of the presentation, i.e. content, argumentation, logic, register etc.
Individual feedback during office hours, when necessary
Written feedback will usually be given within one week to 10 days
Summative assessment and feedback
Feedback: written feedback form with a mark on the university marking scale, confirmed by the second marker; and written comments on different aspects of the work, i.e. structure, content, logic and argumentation, grammatical accuracy, examples of typical mistakes (language). Feedback will be given by week 9, when students will also be able to see comments on their written assignment at an appointed time.
Oral presentation
Feedback: Written feedback within three weeks.
Indicative reading
A dossier of texts and materials will be provided by the tutor.