GER-90012 - Module Specification
Language Centre
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

German 11 or equivalent (CEFR B2+/C1)

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

This module is designed for students with professional working proficiency in German who have completed German 11 (or equivalent).
This is our most advanced module in German and develops the skills and awareness to allow you to interact and communicate independently and with confidence. You will also develop advanced knowledge of German culture, and apply knowledge and understanding of German language to a range of contexts.
The language level of this module corresponds to Level B2+/C1 leading to Level C1+ in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR -C1+).

The module aims to consolidate and enhance existing German language skills to enable students to engage in colloquial, academic and professional discussions and exchanges; to understand detailed and complex information reliably, and to recognized different styles and registers used in various contexts. It is also designed to enhance and further develop students' understanding of the German speaking world culture, history, and contemporary issues.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Present clear descriptions or arguments in a style appropriate to the context and with an effective logical structure for social and professional purposes: 1,2,3
Analyse and summarise long, complex, and specialized factual and literary texts, appreciating distinctions of style, and including specialised articles that do not relate to a specific field: 1,2,3
Write complex letters, reports, or articles with an effective logical structure, including summaries and reviews of professional or literary works: 1,2
Mediate effectively between members of own and other communities, taking account of sociocultural and sociolinguistic differences and communicating finer shares of meaning: 3
Evaluate adapting language, style, tone and register flexibly and effectively, anticipating and dealing effectively with possible misunderstandings and communication issues: 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