Modern Languages and Cultures
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Title ADVANCED GERMAN 7
Code GRMN207
Coordinator Mrs HD Magedera
Modern Languages and Cultures
Hofhansl@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 5 FHEQ First 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

 3

       36
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 114
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
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    60       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Listening Assessment There is a resit opportunity. This is an anonymous assessment.  40 minutes    20       
Essay There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment.  -600 words    20       

Aims

This module aims to assist students in developing their skills in written and spoken German to an advanced level, also in a work context, and practice listening skills and read extensive texts in German;

To provide students with grammar skills;

To provide students with skills in translation techniques;

To provide students with basic skills in interpreting;

To provide students with oral techniques;

To provide students with research skills in the target language;

To equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to embark on their Year Abroad with confidence and to make the experience a success;

To equip students for a work environment in German.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Ability to apply high standard grammar in written and spoken German.

(LO2) Ability to apply basic skills in translation techniques

(LO3) Ability to apply research skills

(LO4) Ability to apply work-related German language skills

(S1) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - written

(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - oral

(S3) Personal organisation

(S4) Research skills - Awareness of /commitment to academic integrity

(S5) Global citizenship - Cultural awareness

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Seminar
Description: This module is taught in three weekly classes, with a tutorial week in week seven. One hour of is dedicated to language with a Landeskunde specific component and year abroad preparation. One hour is dedicated to listening and speaking practical skills including work placement-related language for the year abroad. One hour is dedicated to translation and interpreting and grammar points.
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Method 2 - Tutorial
Description: Tutorial week in week seven. Feedback will be provided on coursework drafts.
Attendance Recorded: No

Syllabus
 

Development of advanced productive and receptive skills, research skills; 'Landeskunde', work placement-related German, grammar, translation, interpreting.

Recommended Texts
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