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 7
Code GRMN007
Coordinator Mrs HD Magedera
Modern Languages and Cultures
Hofhansl@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2018-19 Level 5 FHEQ First Semester 0

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
GRMN005; GRMN006 While GRMN005 and GRMN006 are the pre-requisite modules, equivalent level of language skills will also be considered. 

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:
GRMN008 

Co-requisite modules:
 

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours   33
This course is taught in 3 weekly classes, with a tutorial week in week 7. One hour of this course is dedicated to language with a Landeskunde specific component and year abroad preparation. One hour is dedicated to work placement-related language and listening and speaking practical skills for the year abroad. 1 hour fortnightly grammar in odd weeks, 1 hour fortnightly translation and interpreting in even weeks.
3
Tutorial week in week 7. Feedback will be provided on coursework drafts.
      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
Unseen Written Exam  2 hours  Semester 1  60  Yes    Exam Notes (applying to all assessments) Listening assessment class test at the end of the semester. Written exam consists of writing tasks and a translation exercise. 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
Coursework  500 words  Semester 1  20  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Essay 
Practical Assessment  40 minutes  Semester 1  20  Yes    Listening Assessment  

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.


Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate high degree of comprehension of authentic material in German in reading, writing, speaking and listening. 

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

Ability to apply basic skills in translation techniques

Ability to apply research skills

Ability to apply work-related German language skills


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Seminar - This course is taught in 3 weekly classes, with a tutorial week in week 7. One hour of this course is dedicated to language with a Landeskunde specific component and year abroad preparation. One hour is dedicated to work placement-related language and listening and speaking practical skills for the year abroad. 1 hour fortnightly grammar in odd weeks, 1 hour fortnightly translation and interpreting in even weeks.

Tutorial - Tutorial week in week 7. Feedback will be provided on coursework drafts.


Syllabus
1 

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


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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