LA230-4-FY-CO:
Higher Intermediate German
2020/21
Language and Linguistics
Colchester Campus
Full Year
Undergraduate: Level 4
Current
Thursday 08 October 2020
Friday 02 July 2021
30
12 August 2020
Requisites for this module
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LA240
This is a practical, interactive and fast-paced German language module for students with lower intermediate German language skills who are highly motivated and able to commit to regular independent study. The module leads to CEFR B1 (roughly comparable to A level in German). We cover reading, writing, listening and speaking skills and study the language in its cultural context.
Practical expansion and application language competence, enabling the student to proceed to advanced level modules, with an exit level comparable to Threshold Level (B1) of the Common European Framework. The level of the final exam will be comparable to “Zertifikat Deutsch” or an A-level in German.
Students will
• learn how to master fairly complex written and spoken material in German, to analyse language structures, to comment and express opinions, and to produce coherent texts.
• practise and expand transferable study skills such as independent learning, creative and analytical thinking, problem-solving, team-working, disciplined time-management, use of electronic media.
Written Exam: 2hr exam in summer examination period.
This module has three components (all compulsory): 1. One 1-hour lecture per week introducing the week's material, giving explanations and guidance on vocabulary, grammar and self-study tasks, all based on the course book. 2. two 1-hour seminars per week, with interactive language work, application and practice of acquired skills including listening, speaking and pronunciation practice, online tasks, writing and group work. 3. these contact hours are complemented by an additional five hours independent study per week – overall 3 hrs contact time plus 5 hrs self-study, i.e. a workload of 8 hours in total. Students will have to purchase the course book before the start of term, see below. Additional module material will be available online (via Moodle) with weekly topics, self-study material and dates of assessments. During contact hours we will work on selected aspects, assuming students prepare and revise regularly using the course books and online material. We use interactive, creative and reflective teaching methods, centred around the course book but with a strong emphasis on community-building communication, placing the language into its cultural context. Background reading and other media suggestions (available on Moodle) will complement and deepen language competence and give more insights into culture and history of the German-speaking countries.
- Anna BuschaSzilvia Szita. (2012) Ubungsgrammatiken Deutsch A B C: B-Grammatik: Schubert Verlag.
- Anne Buscha. (2018) Spektrum Deutsch: Kurs- und Ubungsbuch B1 mit CDs (2): Schubert Verlag.
- Zorach, Cecile; Melin, Charlotte; Oberlin, Adam. (2014) English grammar for students of German: the study guide for those learning German, Ann Arbor, Michigan: The Olivia and Hill Press. vol. The O & H study guides
- Martin Durrell; A. E. Hammer. (©2017) Hammer's German grammar and usage, Abingdon: Routledge.
- Stocker, Paul. (2010) Wort für Wort: new advanced German vocabulary, London: Hodder Education.
The above list is indicative of the essential reading for the course. The library makes provision for all reading list items, with digital provision where possible, and these resources are shared between students. Further reading can be obtained from this module's reading list.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
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Main exam: 60 minutes during Summer (Main Period)
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Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Ms Claudia Alsdorf, email: c.alsdorf@essex.ac.uk.
Ms. Claudia Alsdorf & Emma Stovell-Milligan
Claudia Alsdorf, 4.315, ext. 2212, e-mail c.alsdorf (add @essex.ac.uk)
Emma Stovell-Milligan
es16362@essex.ac.uk
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Prof Paul Bishop
University of Glasgow
Available via Moodle
Of 3636 hours, 0 (0%) hours available to students:
3636 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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