International Business Dual Honours (Level 2)
International Business Minor (Level 1)
International Business Minor (Level 2)
Management (International Business) Single Honours (Level 1)
Management (International Business) Single Honours (Level 1)
Management (International Business) Single Honours (Level 2)
German is the most widely spoken language in the EU, and Germany is the second largest export nation in the world. Learning German, therefore, makes very good sense if you want to enhance your future employment prospective, whatever your chosen career path.
This course is designed for students with no prior knowledge of German and will develop basic communication skills in German in everyday situations such as introducing oneself and giving and understanding personal information about oneself, family and friends. Alongside the German language, you will get an insight into German culture e.g. we will learn about a variety of German traditions and customs, and culture specific behaviour. By following the video series of 'Deutsch Plus' which charts the problems and successes of an immigrant to Germany in his first job, you will be able to put the language learnt into a work-based context. As the focus of this module is on communication skills, a large proportion of the course will be based on oral work - speaking in groups and in pairs in a variety of question-and-answer and role play exercises. But you will also develop your reading and writing skills in German. We will use a course book which will give a basic outline and structure to the course, but the book will be supplemented by regular video work and other materials. There will also be the opportunity to practise and reinforce vocabulary and language structures by using computer exercises in KLE, linked to the weekly classes.
The language level of this module corresponds to work leading to Level A1 in the European Common Framework for Languages (CEFR -A1).
Please note:
Language module levels 1 and 2 (90001 and 90002) are not available as electives counting towards final year credits.
Year 1 and 2 students can only take one absolute beginners language module (90001) in one academic year.
understand familiar words and phrases, for example on notices and posters. will be achieved by assessments: 1,2
ask and answer simple questions in the area of immediate need, and interact in a simple way provided the other person is prepared to repeat things at a lower rate of speech and help them formulate what they are trying to say. will be achieved by assessments: 1,3,4
write simple phrases and sentences to describe themselves and people they know. will be achieved by assessments: 1,3
fill in forms with personal detail and ask and answer simple questions in writing. will be achieved by assessments: 1,2
recognize and act upon basic cultural differences as encountered in everyday situations will be achieved by assessments: 3
develop and reflect upon strategies for successful future language learning will be achieved by assessments: 1
44 hours completion of course work tasks (KLE and other exercises)
54 hours class revision and private study
22 hours revision for and completion of written exam and listening exam
8 hours preparation for and attendance at oral exam
The course work portfolio would comprise formative and summative assessments completed during the course such as vocabulary exercises, written-up role-play dialogues, WebCT tasks, listening and reading comprehension exercises, grammar exercises, very simple translations, written-up self-directed learning tasks and class participation. Students will also be required to complete a reflective study diary.
Examination testing writing and reading skills and the command of active and passive vocabulary from the topic areas studied.
A short oral exam including tasks such as question and answer, role play, presentation and/or reading.
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