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German Level 5 - LFA00002H
- Department: Language and Linguistic Science
- Credit value: 20 credits
- Credit level: H
- Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
Module summary
This course is aimed at students with a very high level of competence in German, having completed post A-Level studies and/ or prolonged stays in a German-speaking country. The course is open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as members of staff and the public.
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Autumn Term 2022-23 to Summer Term 2022-23 |
Module aims
The main aim of the course is to enable you to develop your language skills in all skill areas (listening, speaking, reading, writing) even further so that you are able to communicate in German at a very high level, using the language accurately and creatively in a wide range of difficult contexts.
Module learning outcomes
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Obtain information, ideas or opinions from linguistically difficult sources and use them actively
- Understand a wide range of linguistically difficult sources and/ or regional accents
- Give information and express your views in an accurate and creative manner both orally and in writing.
Module content
Grammar and structures will be revised and taught in context as well as general terms. The exact nature of the grammar covered on this course will largely depend on students’ needs. All materials used are authentic and up-to-date. The class will be conducted in German.
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) | 70 |
| Oral presentation/seminar/exam | 30 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) | 70 |
| Oral presentation/seminar/exam | 30 |
Module feedback
Students will receive feedback on their formative open paper no later than week 3 of term 2. Individual feedback forms convey information on levels of attainment and advice for improvement on each section of the exam: reading comprehension, grammar and writing.
In addition, regular homework tasks provide opportunities for individual ongoing feedback on achievement and progress.
Indicative reading
Custom-designed written and oral/aural materials; Internet-based materials; textbook (to be decided).