Language Learning Unit  
 
 
GER-90004 German 4  
Co-ordinator: Ms Ilse Wuhrer    Room: CBB1.011, Tel:34079  
Teaching Team: Mrs Sarah  Gomersall, Miss Emma  Stevens, Mrs Carla  Shallcross, Mr Andrew  Gater, Miss Samantha  Rushton,  Annette  Bluhdorn  
Lecture Time: See Timetable...  
Level: 1, 2 or 3 Credits: 15 Study Hours: 150  
School Office: Tel: 01782 733960
 
 
 
Programme/Approved Electives for
International Business Dual Honours (Level 1)
International Business Dual Honours (Level 2)
International Business Dual Honours (Level 3)
International Business Minor (Level 1)
International Business Minor (Level 2)
Management (International Business) Single Honours (Level 1)
Management (International Business) Single Honours (Level 2)
Management (International Business) Single Honours (Level 3)
Available as a Free Standing Elective
Yes
Barred Combinations
Students are only permitted to take one German language module per semester.

Prerequisites
German 3 or equivalent (e.g. GCSE grade B, CEFR-A1)

Description

The module will build on skills acquired in German 3 or equivalent (e.g. GCSE Grade B) and expand your vocabulary base and ability to interact in everyday situations in German. Topics include talking about education, likes and dislikes, future career plans and German reunification. You will consolidate and broaden your knowledge of vocabulary and grammar in class, as well as practise your communicative skills.

Teaching will be based around the textbook and a DVD series for language learners which focuses on young people's lives and work in today's Berlin. Various aspects of contemporary German life will be discussed, based on the textbook and audiovisual material and thereby give you an insight into German culture and customs. There will be a variety of tasks and exercises in class time, such as partner exercises, listening comprehensions, role-play and reading and writing tasks. You will consolidate the skills acquired in class through further web-based self-study exercises.

Upon successful completion of this module, students will normally have reached level A2 of the Common European Language Framework (CEFR - A2)
Aims
This module aims to consolidate written, reading, oral and listening skills in the target language, as well as providing students with an understanding of German life and culture.




Intended Learning Outcomes
understand the main points in short, clear, simple messages and announcements (e.g. shopping, local area, employment) will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3,4
find specific information in simple everyday material such as advertisements, prospectuses, menus and timetables will be achieved by assessments: 1,2
handle short social interchanges in a familiar situation will be achieved by assessments: 3
use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple terms their educational background and their present or most recent job will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3,4
write simple notes and messages will be achieved by assessments: 1,2
distinguish between the different registers in the German language and use them with some confidence will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3
structure their language learning process and employ learning strategies appropriate to their level of competence will be achieved by assessments: 1
Study hours
22 hours contact time
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
Description of Module Assessment
01: Coursework weighted 20%
Coursework portfolio demonstrating student's progress
The course work portfolio will comprise of formative and summative assessments completed during the course such as vocabulary exercises, written-up role-play dialogues, KLE 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.
02: Unseen Exam weighted 40%
2-hour written examination
03: Oral Exam weighted 20%
Oral examination
A short oral exam including tasks such as question and answer, role play, presentation and/or reading.
04: Listening Comprehension weighted 20%
30-45 minutes listening tasks
Version: (1.05A) Created: 01/Oct/2013

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