Modern Languages and Cultures
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Title PROFICIENT GERMAN 11
Code GRMN311
Coordinator Mrs HD Magedera
Modern Languages and Cultures
Hofhansl@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2018-19 Level 6 FHEQ First Semester 15

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
Excellent knowledge of German  

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:
GRMN312 

Co-requisite modules:
 

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours   33
The module is taught three hours per week except in tutorial week. One hour Textarbeit in German, one hour in translation, and one speaking and listening class. Textarbeit: One hour is dedicated to the comprehension, analysis and especially production of texts in different genres in German. Students will learn how to write specific text-types, each of which demands a particular form, style, register and vocabulary. Translation: One hour is dedicated to advanced translation skills. Texts will cover a variety of genres and styles. Students will be required to produce and submit translations of specified passages in a variety of genres without the aid of a dictionary and to explain and defend their rendering in class. The module also tackles diverse points of higher sentence grammar. Listening and speaking class: Students will also improve and practice listening comprehension both in classes and through independent work with audio-visual and audio material and converse on current topics o
        33
Timetable (if known)   The seminars consist of three weekly language classes, with one hour concentrating on speaking and listening skills, one hour on writing skills in a variety of genres and one hour in translation skill
  		         
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 1  70  Yes    Exam Notes (applying to all assessments) Listening assessment class test at the end of the semester. Written exam: 50% is allocated to written components in different genres and use appropriate register and style on general topics. 50% of the written exam is allocated to a piece of translation taking points of grammar into consideration. 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 1  30  Yes    Listening Assessment  

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 develop grammar skills to an advanced level; 

To develop advanced list ening skills;

To develop speaking and presentation skills through specific oral classes.

Learning Outcomes

Students completing this module will have gained skills to read, understand and write texts in a variety of genres.

Ability to apply translation skills in a variety of genres

Students will demonstrate listening comprehension of a high level of authentic material

Demonstrate speaking skills on a number of topics

Demonstrate confidence in presentation skills

Demonstrate a high level in the use of accurate grammar


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Seminar - The module is taught three hours per week except in tutorial week. One hour Textarbeit in German, one hour in translation, and one speaking and listening class. Textarbeit: One hour is dedicated to the comprehension, analysis and especially production of texts in different genres in German. Students will learn how to write specific text-types, each of which demands a particular form, style, register and vocabulary. Translation: One hour is dedicated to advanced translation skills. Texts will cover a variety of genres and styles. Students will be required to produce and submit translations of specified passages in a variety of genres without the aid of a dictionary and to explain and defend their rendering in class. The module also tackles diverse points of higher sentence grammar. Listening and speaking class: Students will also improve and practice listening comprehension both in classes and through independent work with audio-visual and audio material and converse on cur rent topics often inspired by a video.

The seminars consist of three weekly language classes, with one hour concentrating on speaking and listening skills, one hour on writing skills in a variety of genres and one hour in translation skills.

Syllabus
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Translation will cover various genres of advanced level and students will do liaison and consecutive interpreting. Advanced grammar subjects will be tackled.

Students will write extensive pieces of work in various genres and learn to speak in various registers and in various situations. 

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.
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