| Title: | German Language & Culture |
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| Long Title: | German Language and Culture |
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| Field of Study: |
Languages
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
Pio Fenton |
| Module Author: |
SHEREE BORGE |
| Module Description: |
This module is aimed at students who have completed at least 3 years of a German course from beginners level, and who wish to strengthen and deepen their existing German language skills. This module is delivered at CEFR level A1.2 (also commonly referred to as upper A1 or A1+). |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
describe aspects of culture, geography and history of Germany, Switzerland and Austria |
| LO2 |
understand a basic level of spoken German |
| LO3 |
speak basic sentences in the present tense and the spoken past tense |
| LO4 |
write basic sentences and short paragraphs in German |
| LO5 |
comprehend basic texts in German |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named CIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s). |
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| Minimum of 3 years of learning German prior to taking this module, or CEFR level A1.1. |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Landeskunde
The geography of Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Populations. Economies and branches of industry.
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Language content
General and everyday German, e.g. daily routines, family, hobbies and leisure, introductions, going to the doctor. Basic business situations such as organising a seminar, introductions, business cards, basic role descriptions. Vocabulary-building exercises.
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Grammar
Revision of the present tense and the spoken past tense. Use of articles and cases.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 100.00% |
| Course Work |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Project |
Landeskunde (Project in English). Sample topics: The geography and landscapes of the the German-speaking regions; industry in Germany; an itinerary for a holiday in Switzerland. |
1 |
15.0 |
Week 4 |
| Open-book Examination |
Prepared one-hour in-class essay test in German. Dictionary usage allowed. |
1,4 |
15.0 |
Week 6 |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Listening test |
2 |
10.0 |
Week 10 |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Short oral exam |
2,3 |
25.0 |
Week 12 |
| Other |
Written test based on the core textbook |
4,5 |
35.0 |
Week 12 |
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Role-playing and paired work, reading basic texts, listening comprehension, learning about the Culture of the German-speaking regions. |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Lab |
Supervised project research, listening comprehension, grammar exercises |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Independent Learning |
Revision of materials covered in class; independent project research and writing |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Role-playing and paired work, reading basic texts, listening comprehension, learning about the Culture of the German-speaking regions. |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Lab |
Supervised project research, listening comprehension, grammar exercises |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Independent Learning |
revision of materials covered in class; independent project research and writing |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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- Becker, Norbert & Jörg Braunert 2017, Alltag, Beruf & Co Niveau A1/2, Chapters 1-5 only, Hueber Verlag Ismaning, Germany [ISBN: 9783192015908]
- Szilvia Szita (Author), Anne Buscha (Author) 2011, A Grammatik, Schubert Verlag [ISBN: 978-394132309]
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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- Langenscheidt 2017, Langenscheidt Standard Dictionary German, R Oldenburg [ISBN: 9783468980428]
- Lemcke, Christiane et al 2009, Berliner Platz A1 Lehr- und Arbeitsbuch Teil 2, Klett [ISBN: 9783126061117]
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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- WEBSITE: COUNCIL OF EUROPECEFR GLOBAL SCALE
- website: Travel in Germany
- website: Travel in Austria
- website: About Switzerland
- Online dictionary: dict.leo
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