2022/23 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

FLTU1443 Advanced German

20 creditsClass Size: 17

Module manager: Kirsten Rathjen
Email: k.rathjen@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2022/23

Pre-requisite qualifications

FLTU1433/CEFR B1/B2, A2 Grades A - C or equivalent in this language

This module is mutually exclusive with

GERM1030	German Core Language 1
GERM1041	German Core Language Intensive (I)
GERM1042	German Core Language Intensive (II)

This module is approved as a discovery module

This module is approved as a skills discovery module

Module summary

This module is for students who already have a good grade at A2/CEFR B1/B2 or equivalent and wish to take their German to the next level. The emphasis is on achieving an advanced level of communication and accuracy in speaking, listening, reading and commentary / essay writing in both formal and informal registers. Communication skills which will be developed include debating and presentation skills, discussion, role play, interview techniques, and commentary / essay writing on a contemporary issue. The module includes a presentation based on private study, which provides the opportunity to research any area of personal interest through the medium of German, whilst the commentary will be based on a module topic.

Objectives

To consolidate knowledge of the German language at advanced, A2, CEFR B1/B2 level and develop skills and competence up to A2 + 1, CEFR B2/C1. On completion of the module, students should be able to exchange on familiar and unfamiliar topics both orally and in writing, understand longer concrete and abstract reading and listening material. Students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of key aspects of the culture and current issues of the countries where the language is spoken.

Learning outcomes
On completion of the module students should be able to:
- Communicate in the target language in a range of social and professional contexts with a high degree of fluency and spontaneity
- Understand and use appropriately and accurately advanced grammar including the use of all past and future tenses, indirect discourse, the passive, organisational patterns such as relative clauses, prepositions and attributive adjective endings.
- Demonstrate proficiency in listening through accurately extracting key information from audio sources
- Demonstrate proficiency in reading through accurately extracting key information from written sources
- Produce well-structured detailed text on complex subjects in the target language with an appropriate degree of accuracy and cohesion
- Demonstrate knowledge of cultural and linguistic differences between the use of German and English

Syllabus

- Students will consolidate language/grammar covered at upper intermediate level and also be introduced to more advanced structures.
- They will take part in both small group discussions and class debates, expressing and asking for opinions and evaluating information.
- Topics covered include cultural and social issues as well as current affairs such as immigration and digitalisation.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Language Class	21	2.00	42.00
Private study hours			158.00
Total Contact hours			42.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

- Guided independent study
- Preparation of coursework
- Preparation for final assessment.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Speaking and writing tasks.
Homework tasks.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Assignment	Speaking task	35.00
Assignment	Written task	35.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		70.00

Resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated.

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Practical Exam / OSCE	0 hr 15 mins	30.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		30.00

Resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated.

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 29/04/2022 15:24:30

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