Module Identifier |
GE19930 |
Module Title |
GERMAN LANGUAGE ADVANCED |
Academic Year |
2004/2005 |
Co-ordinator |
Dr Gregory M Moore |
Semester |
Semester 2 (Taught over 2 semesters) |
Other staff |
Miss Melanie M Wagner, Dr Winifred V Davies |
Pre-Requisite |
A-level or equivalent in the language |
Mutually Exclusive |
GE10740, GE11420, GE11520 - incompatible |
Course delivery |
Seminars / Tutorials | 77 Hours |
Assessment |
Assessment Type | Assessment Length/Details | Proportion |
Semester Exam | Oral Examination: The oral examination takes the form of a 20-minute interview with the oral class tutor. During this interview the candidate will be asked: (a) to offer a brief presentation (maximum 5-7 minutes), in German, on a selected topic and (b) to engage in a general conversation, arising in the first instance from one of the 4-6 topics covered during the first-year oral classes. Only one topic will be provided per candidate. Candidates thus need to be prepared to discuss a wide range of topics.
The presentation topic will be provided to the candidate 20 minutes before the examination (exact arrangements will be on the notice-board well before the examination). Candidates are reminded that they are not allowed to read from a script; they may not bring extensive notes to the examination (notes will be collected at the end of the examination); they must not deliver a previously learnt speech. The presentation should lead into (and be constructed so as to lead into) a conversation and further discussion of the topic. A more general conversation will follow. | 20% |
Semester Exam | 3 Hours 1 x 3-hour written examination | 30% |
Semester Assessment | Continuous assessment: Written regular work assignments - 20%;
Oral - based on attendance, active contribution, performance in small groups - 10%;
Listening Comprehension - 20%. | 50% |
Supplementary Exam | 3 Hours 1 x 3 hour examination (unless only the oral component is failed in which case the supplementary exam will be an oral examination). | 100% |
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- identify an increase in their own skills in independent language study since A level
- demonstrate the improvement in their linguistic knowledge and skills since A level
- display proficiency in German grammar and syntax at the appropriate level
- translate selected passages from and into German
- identify different registers of written German
- use a range of linguistic structures
- communicate in written and oral German at a standard appropriate to Level 1
- produce summaries of material written in German
- use a relatively extensive German vocabulary
- give their own insights into key aspects of German society
- participate in debate at a standard appropriate to Level 1
- respond with clear understanding of spoken German
- demonstrate familiarity and confidence in the spoken application of German grammar