Module Aims Content/Outline This module aims to consolidate existing written, oral and German language skills and to encourage the further development of communicative and cultural competence. Content The module develops grammatical structures through systematic revision of basic structures; text comprehension as well as written, oral and aural skills in the L2 with a focus on syntactic analysis; and production of a range of both written and oral/aural text types including descriptive and narrative texts and written expression of opinion (Leserbrief). Students improve their speaking skills by talking about different aspects of German life and people. Methods of Teaching & Student Learning Contact teaching: Tutorials, seminars and lectures Directed learning: Homework Blended learning: Self-access on-line exercises and language laboratory aural comprehension activities Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this module, students should be able to understand radio and news broadcasts, lectures and discussions participate in conversations about their lives and interests, university and general topics such as mentioned in newspapers participate in conversations specific to their degree course, such as business, law or literature write short but accurate narrative and descriptive texts on contemporary topics and topics covered in class build up and expand a solid basic active and passive vocabulary correctly apply the basics of German grammar to both spoken and written German The module also aims to develop skills as well as the following transferable skills: Planning Time-management Ms Katrin Eberbach and others Lecturer(s) Lectures 4 per week MT, HT &Tutorials/ 1 Grammar lecture in weeks 1, 2, 5, 9 (MT), 2, 4, 6, (9), 11 (HT) Contact hours
Module Content/Outline Aims This module aims to consolidate existing written, oral and German language skills and to encourage the further development of communicative and cultural competence. Content The module develops grammatical structures through systematic revision of basic structures; text comprehension as well as written, oral and aural skills in the L2 with a focus on syntactic analysis; and production of a range of both written and oral/aural text types including descriptive and narrative texts and written expression of opinion (Leserbrief). Students improve their speaking skills by talking about different aspects of German life and people. Methods of Teaching & Student Learning Contact teaching: Tutorials, seminars and lectures Directed learning: Homework Blended learning: Self-access on-line exercises and language laboratory aural comprehension activities Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this module, students should be able to understand radio and news broadcasts, lectures and discussions participate in conversations about their lives and interests, university and general topics such as mentioned in newspapers participate in conversations specific to their degree course, such as business, law or literature write short but accurate narrative and descriptive texts on contemporary topics and topics covered in class build up and expand a solid basic active and passive vocabulary correctly apply the basics of German grammar to both spoken and written German The module also aims to develop skills as well as the following transferable skills: Planning Time-management Lecturer(s) Ms Katrin Eberbach and others Lectures &Tutorials/ Contact hours 4 per week MT, HT 1 Grammar lecture in weeks 1, 2, 5, 9 (MT), 2, 4, 6, (9), 11 (HT)
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