Language Learning Unit  
 
 
GER-90009 German 9  
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 8 or equivalent (e.g. A-level grade B or above)

Description

This course is designed for students with very advanced German language skills (German 8, A-level grade B or above) and will focus on systematically enhancing all four skills, whilst studying topics of relevance to modern-day Germany and Austria.
The course will be mainly based on authentic German texts and audio-visual materials such as films, TV recordings and web material, which will be exploited in class and self-study time.
By the end of the course you will be able to handle a variety of complex German sources, including newspaper articles and fictional texts, conduct your own searches of German websites and read and discuss factual and fictional texts with some confidence. Feedback on formative and summative assessments will be provided at regular intervals and emphasis will be placed on enabling you to become an efficient language learner after completion of the course.

The language level of this module corresponds to work leading to Level C1 in the European Common Framework for Languages (CEFR -C1)
Aims
The modules aims to consolidate and enhance existing German language skills to enable students to read complex German texts with a degree of confidence, enable them to take part in debates and understand extended speech.
It is also designed to enhance students' understanding of contemporary German and Austrian culture.
Intended Learning Outcomes
understand extended speech and follow complex lines of argument provided the topic is reasonably familiar. will be achieved by assessments: 1,3,4
understand long, complex factual and fictional texts. will be achieved by assessments: 1,2
express themselves fluently, accounting for and sustaining views, and giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options on topical issues will be achieved by assessments: 1,3
express themselves in clear, well structured writing, expressing points of view at some length will be achieved by assessments: 1,2
demonstrate accurate usage of the language with regard to register, vocabulary, grammar and style will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3
discuss contemporary issues with reference to the cultural context of German speaking countries will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3
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
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 documenting student's progress
The course work portfolio will comprise of formative and summative assessments completed during the course such as vocabulary exercises, presentation notes, 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 unseen exam
Exam consisting of reading comprehension test and one short essay.
03: Oral Exam weighted 20%
Oral exam
A 10-15 minute oral exam including tasks such an oral presentation, discussion and/or debate.
04: Listening Comprehension weighted 20%
30-45 minutes listening tasks
Version: (1.05A) Created: 01/Oct/2013

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