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
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2018-19 Level 6 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
GRMN208 N/A 

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
Text production, Interpreting, Oral class
        33
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 117
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Unseen Written Exam  2 hours  Semester 2  50  Yes    Exam Notes (applying to all assessments) Interpreting exam: Consecutive interpreting exam; Oral exam; Written exam: Students are required to write two different text; Reassessment, where required, will take the form of the original assessment.  
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Practical Assessment  40 minutes  Semester 2  25  Yes  University tariff applies  Interpreting Test  
Practical Assessment  15 minutes  Semester 2  25  Yes  University tariff applies  Oral Exam  

Aims
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

The skills to read, understand and write texts in a variety of genres  of a high level on authentic material

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

Apply speaking skills on a number of topics, converse fluently, practice pronunciation

Use of a high level of grammar

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Seminar - Text production, Interpreting, Oral class

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
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.
Explanation of Reading List: