Studying at York
Modern German Language: Context, Trends & Conflicts - LAN00012H
Related modules
Pre-requisite modules
Co-requisite modules
- None
Prohibited combinations
- None
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Autumn Term 2022-23 |
Module aims
This course aims to increase students' awareness of the key aspects of the German language and how it is used today. The module focuses on language change and trends in modern German and how various groups of speakers use the language in a variety of contexts. Students will develop their research skills by working on a project related to an aspect of the German language and receive one hour of project support every week where project related issues are discussed and progress is presented in the group.
Module learning outcomes
By the end of the module students should:
- Demonstrate an in depth understanding of some of the topics discussed
- Demonstrate an ability to undertake personal research
- Present sources from a critical perspective and develop arguments effectively in written German
- Develop increased confidence and advanced accuracy in the production and presentation of both written and spoken German
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| University - project | 100 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| University - project | 100 |
Module feedback
Feedback on formative work
Written formative work
Written comments on the work
Mark on University mark scale
Oral/written feedback in class
Class discussion on major issues and mistakes/content/structure
Individual feedback during office hours or in feedback and progress meetings, when necessary
Oral formative work
Feedback on oral presentations and class discussions
Direct oral feedback in class discussions
Written feedback form for oral presentations
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
Feedback on assessment
Written feedback form with a mark on the university marking scale, confirmed by the second marker, written comments on different aspects of the work, i.e. structure, content, logic and argumentation, grammatical accuracy, examples of typical mistakes (language).
Indicative reading
Course material will be supplied by the tutor.