GER-90002 - Module Specification
Language Centre
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2020/21

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

German 1 or equivalent (e.g. one year of German language studies several years ago)

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2020/21

This course is designed for students with limited prior knowledge of German (e.g. German 1, OR one year German at school several years ago) and will develop basic communication skills in German in everyday situations such as introducing oneself, talking about your daily routines and about your immediate surroundings. 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 '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 and aural work listening to tapes and video material, and speaking in groups and in pairs in a variety of question-and-answer and role play exercises. You will also develop and practise reading and writing 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. You will also have the opportunity to practise and reinforce vocabulary and language structures by using computer exercises in KLE, linked to the weekly classes.

Upon successful completion of this module, students will normally have reached level A1 of the Common European Language Framework (CEFR - A1)

To improve student's German language skills, provide them with a basic understanding of culture specific behaviour; and enable them to become efficient language learners.

Intended Learning Outcomes

understand familiar words and basic phrases concerning their immediate surroundings when people speak slowly and clearly: 1
interact in a simple way provided the other person is prepared to rephrase things; be able to ask and answer simple questions on familiar topics e.g. describing where they live: 1
write short messages giving basic information and ask and reply to written questions: 2
recognize and act upon cultural differences encountered in everyday situations and demonstrate knowledge of common traditions in the German speaking world: 1,2
recognize simple grammatical structures in German and compare them to the English language.: 2
understand simple sentences and short texts: 1,2

Study hours

20 hours of synchronous and asynchronous class time
100 hours class preparation and revision and private study
22 hours revision for and completion of written exam
8 hours preparation for and attendance at spoken interaction exam

School Rules

Admission to the module must be confirmed through completion of a language level self-assessment form
Students are only permitted to take one German language module per semester.
This module cannot be taken as a Level 3 elective.

Description of Module Assessment