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 | ADVANCED GERMAN 8 | ||
Code | GRMN208 | ||
Coordinator |
Mrs HD Magedera Languages, Cultures and Film Hofhansl@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2023-24 | Level 5 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
GRMN207 ADVANCED GERMAN 7 |
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 |
There is a resit opportunity. This is an anonymous assessment. Standard UoL penalties will apply. | 120 | 50 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. | 0 | 30 | ||||
There is a resit opportunity. This is not an anonymous assessment. Standard UoL penalties will apply. | 15 | 20 |
Aims |
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This module aims to assist students in developing their skills in written and spoken German and practice listening skills and read extensive texts in German; To develop students' translation techniques and enhance their knowledge of grammar; To provide students with basic skills in interpreting; To equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to embark on their Year Abroad with confidence and to make the experience a success, whether they go on a work placement, on a teaching experience or as an Erasmus student; To equip students for a work environment in German. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) By the end of the module, students should expect to have improved their ability to read extended texts in everyday German (such as newspaper articles) with a high degree of comprehension, to recognise and deploy a wide range of syntactical strategies current in everyday German, to make accurate use of relatively advanced grammatical constructions to produce longer pieces of discursive writing in German in different genres (essay, formal letter, business letter, formal e-mail). |
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(LO2) Demonstrate confidence in dealing with situations during their year abroad. |
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(LO3) Ability to demonstrate knowledge of German (Landeskunde) and of some of the social issues of current concern in the German, Swiss and Austrian societies. |
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(LO4) Demonstrate a general awareness of translation issues in addition to using translation as a language exercise to improve text comprehension, grammar and vocabulary in context. |
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(LO5) Ability to perform basic interpreting tasks. |
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(LO6) To be able to apply business-related language and be prepared for the year abroad. |
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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) Personal organisation |
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(S4) Global citizenship - Cultural awareness |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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The majority of teaching will be delivered face-to-face on campus. Online delivery will be used to complement the on-campus delivery and where technology affords a better learning experience. Seminar: Tutorial: |
Syllabus |
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Topics covered may include: Development of advanced productive and receptive skills; 'Landeskunde', Work placement-related German; Grammar; Translation; Interpreting. |
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. |