Module Identifier GE10740  
Module Title GERMAN LANGUAGE (BEGINNERS)  
Academic Year 2005/2006  
Co-ordinator Miss Melanie M Wagner  
Semester Semester 2 (Taught over 2 semesters)  
Other staff Dr Winifred V Davies  
Mutually Exclusive GE19930  
Course delivery Lecture   Language class: 4 hours per week  
Assessment
Assessment TypeAssessment Length/DetailsProportion
Semester Exam2x2 Hours written exam (50%) and oral exam (10%)  60%
Semester Assessment Assignment: Regular work assignments.  40%
Supplementary Exam3 Hours 1 x 3 hour written examination (unless ONLY the oral component is failed, in which case the supplementary exam will be an oral examination).100%

Learning outcomes

Students who have successfully completed this module should feel that they have a good introductory command of German across the four skills in the target language (reading, writing, speaking and listening) and should be able to proceed to take GE20130 or GE20010.

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 a standard appropriate to Level 1 beginners
- 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.


Brief description

Intensive introduction to the German language.

This module forms part of the core Level 1 programme in German and is the main language course in that year for students who do not have an 'A' level or equivalent in the language. It aims to introduce students to contemporary German, imparting all four skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening) and developing language awareness, and to bring students up to the standards which may enable them to proceed to Level 2. Students who successfully complete the module should feel that they have a good introductory command of German, and should be able to proceed to take GE20130 or GE20010

Reading Lists

Books
** Recommended Consultation
Tebbutt, S (2002) Klaro Arnold
Themen aktuell 1. Kursbuch and Arbeitsbuch. Heuber, Munich 3-19-001690; 3-19-011690-3

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 4