Unit information: German Language 1 (ab initio) in 2011/12

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Unit name German Language 1 (ab initio)
Unit code GERM19003
Credit points 40
Level of study C/4
Teaching block(s) Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24)
Unit director Mrs. Gossner
Open unit status Not open
Pre-requisites

None

Co-requisites

None

School/department Department of German
Faculty Faculty of Arts

Description including Unit Aims

The unit concentrates equally on all elements of language learning –reading, writing, listening and speaking, as well as translation. The main focus will be development of active and passive language skill. Students will develop an extensive vocabulary and understanding of the main grammatical structures. Students will also develop a basic knowledge of culture and society.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the unit, the student will have acquired a basic knowledge of the language studied and be able to communicate in a variety of circumstances, in both written and spoken forms, with a degree of accuracy and fluency.

Teaching Information

Core language classes, multimedia class, small-group oral classes. . Mostly seminar based with some lectures for the delivery of grammar lessons.

Assessment Information

3 hour Exam.

Reading and References

Selection of dedicated material prepared in-house (SML). Grammar texts and dictionaries as appropriate to language area.