GER-90005 - Module Specification
Language Centre
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2023/24

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

German 4 or equivalent (e.g. GCSE grade 6-9/B-A-A*, CEFR Level A2).

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2023/24

The module will build upon the competence acquired at German 4 or equivalent (e.g. CEFR level A2, GCSE grade 6-9/B-A-A*) and it will expand the students' vocabulary base and ability to interact in a variety of situations in German. Students will consolidate and broaden their knowledge of vocabulary and grammar in class, as well as practise communicative skills.
Teaching will be based on different materials, which will enable students to interact in the target language in a variety of situations. The topics covered in this module include money, living together and transport. As the focus of this module is on communication skills, a large proportion of class time will be based on oral work - speaking in groups and in pairs in a variety of question-and-answer and role play exercises. Students will also further develop reading and writing skills in German. The materials will give a basic outline and structure to the module and will be supplemented by regular video work, grammar exercises and other materials.
The language level of this module corresponds to A2 work leading to Level A2+ in the European Common Framework for Languages (CEFR)

To consolidate existing German language skills and further develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills as well as develop general language learning skills.
The course is also designed to offer insights into cultural specificities.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Understand the main point in short, clear speech on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, studies, leisure, etc.: 1,3
Interpret, summarise and extract key information from written texts that consist mainly of high frequency personal, everyday or job-related language: 1,2
Interact in routine tasks requiring direct exchange of information on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life: 3
Write coherent texts on topics which are familiar or of personal interest (e.g. messages, simple personal e-mail, etc.): 1,2
Recognise and use different linguistic structures in the target language and compare them to the English language: 1,2,3
Recognise and act upon cultural differences as encountered in everyday situations and demonstrate awareness of register, style and different language varieties: 1,2,3

Study hours

22 hours of contact time in class.
40 hours assessment preparation and completion.
88 hours guided independent study.

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

Description of Module Assessment