Modern Languages and Cultures |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | PROFICIENT GERMAN 12 | ||
Code | GRMN312 | ||
Coordinator |
Mrs HD Magedera Modern Languages and Cultures Hofhansl@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2019-20 | Level 6 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite: |
Co-requisite modules: |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
33 |
33 | |||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 117 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Exam There is a resit opportunity. This is an anonymous assessment. | 2 hours | 70 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Oral Exam There is a resit opportunity. This is not an anonymous assessment. | 15 minutes | 30 |
Aims |
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To equip final year students with sophisticated expressive skills in the area of formal text production on an advanced level in a variety of genres; To provide translations skills in different styles, registers and genres; To deepen interpreting competence; To develop grammar skills to an advanced level; To develop advanced listening skills; To develop speaking and presentation skills. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) The skills to read, understand and write texts in a variety of genres of a high level on authentic material |
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(LO2) Ability to comprehend advanced German texts and audios and be able to demonstrate this understanding by interpreting them in responding to detailed questions on their lexical, idiomatic and grammatical features skills in a variety of genres |
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(LO3) Apply speaking skills on a number of topics, converse fluently, practice pronunciation |
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(LO4) Use of a high level of grammar |
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(S1) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - written |
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(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills – oral |
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(S3) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Listening skills |
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(S4) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis |
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(S5) Research skills - All Information skills |
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(S6) Global citizenship - Cultural awareness |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Seminar Skill / other attribute 1: Skill / other attribute 2: Skill / other attribute 3: Skill / other attribute 4: S
kill / other attribute 5: Skill / other attribute 6: |
Syllabus |
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Students will learn how to write specific text-types each of which demands a particular form, style, register and vocabulary. Students will continue to develop their translating and interpreting skills. The module also tackles diverse points of higher sentence grammar and students will read extensive texts of high standard language level. Finally students will improve listening comprehension and speaking skills. |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |