Language Learning Unit  
 
 
GER-90008 German 8  
Co-ordinator: Ms Ilse Wuhrer    Room: CBB1.011, Tel:34079  
Teaching Team: Ms Martina Wallner, 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 7 or equivalent (e.g. AS-level grade A, A-level grade C or above, CEFR-B1)

Description

This module is aimed at students with a good knowledge of German and will be taught predominantly in the target language. All basic skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing) will be practised in the contact hours, and your communicative skills, vocabulary base and knowledge of grammar will be consolidated and expanded. The course is based around a series of texts focusing on life in contemporary Germany which will afford you an insight into the cultural background of German society, dealing with issues such as reunification, "Ostalgie", and follow-on social and political problems.

You will move from being able to communicate in everyday situations to discussing more complex issues with confidence. This will be practised in the classroom situation in a variety of ways: pair work and debates, as well as listening comprehensions and audiovisual material that familiarises you with authentic linguistic features. In the self-study time, these skills will be consolidated with the help of exercises on KLE, and German Internet sites that will expand your vocabulary base and further your understanding of German life and culture. The language learning process will be charted in the reflective diary and provide valuable tools to improve language acquisition. Feedback on formative and summative assessments will be provided at regular intervals.

Upon successful completion of this module, students will normally have reached level B2 of the Common European Language Framework (CEFR - B2)
Aims
This module aims to build on students' existing knowledge of German and consolidates all areas of grammar, while at the same time expanding the vocabulary base to enable students to confidently discuss various aspects of contemporary German society, such as reunification, "Ostalgie", and follow-on social and political problems.
Intended Learning Outcomes
understand some TV news and current affairs programmes will be achieved by assessments: 1,4
understand contemporary literary prose will be achieved by assessments: 1,2
take an active part in discussion in familiar contexts will be achieved by assessments: 1,3
present clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects related to their field of interest will be achieved by assessments: 1,3
write detailed texts on a range of subjects will be achieved by assessments: 1,2
demonstrate reasonably accurate usage of the language with regard to register, vocabulary, grammar and style will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3
understand and discuss with reference to sources a variety of cultural issues that have shaped contemporary Germany will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3
exploit resources to research topics (newspapers, German webpages, current affairs programmes etc) will be achieved by assessments: 1
reflect on their language learning process and deploy language learning strategies appropriate to their level of competence will be achieved by assessments: 1
Study hours
24 hours contact time
44 hours completion of course work tasks (KLE and other exercises, essay)
54 hours class revision and private study
20 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 documenting 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, translations, written-up self directed learning tasks and class participation. Students will also be required to complete a reflective study diary.
02: Exam weighted 40%
2-hour written examination
Examination testing reading and writing skills
03: Oral Exam weighted 20%
Oral examination
A 10-15 minute oral exam including tasks such as an oral presentation, discussion and/or debate.
04: Listening Comprehension weighted 20%
30-45 minute listening tasks
30-45 minute listening tasks based on authentic material
Version: (1.05A) Created: 01/Oct/2013

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