Module Identifier GE21530  
Module Title GERMAN LANGUAGE-BEGINNERS, SINGLE HONS EURO LANG;MINOR LANG  
Academic Year 2001/2002  
Co-ordinator Dr Winifred Davies  
Semester Semester 2 (Taught over 2 semesters)  
Pre-Requisite Only available to Single Honours European Languages students  
Course delivery Contact Hours   96 Hours 96 hours lectures / seminars / tutorials / practicals (to include CALL and Language Laboratory)  
Assessment Continuous assessment   Translations, grammar exercises, comprehension etc.   40%  
  Exam   2x2 Hours   60%  

Brief description


This module forms part of the core Level 2 programme in European Languages (German Minor) and is one of three written language courses taken in that year. For a full description of this module see GE10740.

Learning outcomes


By the end of the module, if you have made satisfactory progress, you will be able to:


- demonstrate your interest in and understanding of the German language as a subject of study
- display proficiency in the essential framework of German grammar and syntax
- translate selected passages from and into German
- use a range of linguistic structures, particularly those in more frequent general usage
- communicate in written German at an appropriate standard
- produce summaries of material written in German
- give your own insights into aspects of German society
- use a good range of German vocabulary
- respond with understanding to spoken German
- make both supervised and independent use of the facilities available in the department: video, language laboratory, satellite television


Language modules have, as an integral part of their structure, regular homework assignments and class tests as well as end of year examinations. All assessment is designed to measure your progress against learning outcomes at the appropriate level.