LA250-5-FY-CO:
Proficiency Level German
2020/21
Language and Linguistics
Colchester Campus
Full Year
Undergraduate: Level 5
Current
Thursday 08 October 2020
Friday 02 July 2021
30
08 April 2019
Requisites for this module
LA240
The Department of Language and Linguistics can offer guidance on prior knowledge or qualification exemptions.
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LA260
BA R9R2 European Studies with German,
BA R9R6 European Studies with German (Including Foundation Year)
This module is designed to
* Prepare students for the year abroad in Germany
* introduce students to a variety of topics, including the environment, the history of the German language, life in East and West Germany
* familiarize students with a variety of complex grammatical phenomena,
* to develop and improve oral and written presentation skills
* introduce students to reading contemporary German literature (3 novels, see reading list)
There will be 3 contact hours per week over 2 terms, plus revision classes in the summer term:
Class 1: text work, reading and writing skills
Class 2: oral and aural skills
Class 3: grammar
Mit dem Abschluß der Mittelstufe soll den Studierenden die überregionale Standard-sprache so geläufig sein, daß sie imstande sind:
-authentische Texte von komplexerem Schwierigkeitsgrad selbständig zu erarbeiten
-sich auch zu anspruchsvolleren Themen schriftlich und mündlich korrekt äußern zu können.
Abschluß der Mittelstufe und sprachliche Vorbereitung auf Studium bzw. Aufenthalt in deutschsprachiger Umgebung.
No additional information available.
- In der ersten Wochenstunde werden wir uns auf die Fertigkeiten “Textverständnis” "treffende Wortwahl" und “Schreiben” konzentrieren. Ausgangspunkt ist das Kursbuch Erkundungen, ergänzt durch thematisch verwandtes Zusatzmaterial (elektronische Resourcen sind auf Moodle zugänglich).
- In der zweiten Wochenstunde werden wir uns - vorwiegend in Gruppenarbeit - mit ausgewählten Übungen zu Grammatik befassen auf der Grundlage von unserem Kursbuch. Darüber hinaus sollen auch relevante grammatische Strukturen der deutschen Wissenschaftssprache erarbeitet werden.
- In der dritten Wochenstunde werden wir uns auf die weitere Festigung der mündlichen Fertigkeiten, vor allem des Hörverständnisses, konzentrieren. Ausgangspunkt sind die entsprechenden Abschnitte des Kursbuchs.
Ergänzend werden drei Romane gelesen, die den Ausganspunkt zur Diskussion und Grundlage zu Präsentationen geben.
- Buscha, Anne; Raven, Susanne; Szita, Szilvia. (2016) Erkundungen: Deutsch als Fremdsprache : integriertes Kurs- und Arbeitsbuch, Sprachniveau C1, Leipzig: Schubert-Verlag.
- Schlink, Bernhard. (1997) Der Vorleser: Roman, Zürich: Diogenes. vol. Diogenes Taschenbuch
- Noll, Ingrid. (1993, c1991) Der Hahn ist tot: Roman, Zürich: Diogenes.
- Brussig, Thomas. (2001, c1999) Am kürzeren Ende der Sonnenallee, Frankfurt am Main: Fischer Taschenbuch Verlag.
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
| Coursework / exam |
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Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
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Class Test 1 |
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Class Essay |
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Class Test 2 |
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| Practical |
Oral Presentations |
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| Exam |
Main exam: 120 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
Mrs Emma Hopper, email: eehopp@essex.ac.uk.
Emma Hopper
Emma Hopper, Office: 4.303, Telephone: 01206 872191, email: eehopp@essex.ac.uk
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Prof Paul Bishop
University of Glasgow
Available via Moodle
Of 3284 hours, 0 (0%) hours available to students:
3284 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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