Module CFLS1G21: GERMAN STAGE 2

Department: Centre for Foreign Language Study

CFLS1G21: GERMAN STAGE 2

Prerequisites

• Successful completion of German Stage 1, Grade B or above in GCSE German, or an equivalent qualification corresponding to A1 of the Common European Framework, subject to decision by the module's language coordinator. No higher German language entry qualification permitted.

Corequisites

• None.

Excluded Combination of Modules

• Any Core Language Module offered by the School of Modern Languages and Cultures.

Aims

• To consolidate and revise prior knowledge.
• To develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in German.
• To enable students to function effectively in a general social context.
• To extend lexis and knowledge of grammar.
• To develop basic essay writing skills.
• To promote intercultural understanding.

Content

• This module aims at the consolidation and revision of prior knowledge, which will involve a comprehensive review of basic language structures followed by the further study of key aspects of grammar.
• Most functional and notional topics studied at this level will be determined by a course book.
• Class materials will be supplemented by handouts and digital resources.
• Oral activities will promote the basis for developing confidence, flexibility and fluency in conversations.

Learning Outcomes

• On successful completion of this module learners will be able to:
• demonstrate some knowledge and understanding of the main German linguistic principles, structures and registers;
• demonstrate knowledge of some aspects of the German social, economic and political structures;
• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of some features of German culture and society gained through the study of cultural topics.

• On successful completion of the module learners will be able to:
• write about topics of personal and social spheres, express and discuss views;
• relate a series of events and take part in semi-structured discussion on German current affairs, customs and social issues;
• apply a range of grammatical principles;
• make effective use of reference material such as grammars and dictionaries;
• use a range of language learning techniques and skills by independently developing strategies to extend their lexis and knowledge of grammar.

• On successful completion of this module learners will be able to:
• relate the plot of a book or a film;
• organise ideas in a logical and coherent sequence both orally and in writing;
• communicate information, ideas and arguments both orally and in writing;
• gather, process and reference information from a variety of paper, audio-visual and digital resources;
• use IT both as a means of communication and as an aid to learning;
• deal effectively with a variety of situations whilst abroad.

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

• This module is delivered through three 1-hour seminars each week.
• Contact time will be used to introduce new material and provide the students with high quality target language input from the module tutor and multimedia sources.
• In preparation for each session students will be expected to revise new material and complete formative language exercises.
• The assessment scheme for this module is designed to test students' level of attainment in language production (speaking and writing) and reception (listening and reading).
• Oral assessment will be organised in groups and will reflect in-class speaking activities. In order to reflect the continuous nature of the language learning process, the module will be assessed by a combination of formative and summative in-course assessment.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment:

Regular homework/assignments will be given to the students to practise and consolidate what they have done in class and to prepare the following session, some of which will be submitted and marked as formative assignments and regular feedback will be given to the students accordingly.

■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University