Department of European Studies & Modern Languages, Unit Catalogue 2009/10 |
EU20627: German written & spoken language 2 |
 Credits:
| 12 |
| Level:
| Intermediate |
| Period: | Academic Year |
| Assessment:
| CW 30%, EX 50%, OR 20% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
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| Description: | Aims: The aims of this unit are: * to increase and complement students' knowledge of more complex grammatical structures; * to enable them to apply the acquired skills to the production ofa variety of German texts; * to further enhance student's communicative and listening skills in a broader variety of contents; * to widen their vocabulary and knowlegdge of idiomatic phrases, improve their presentation skills, and train them in leading a discussion. Learning Outcomes: Students who complete the unit successfully will be able to demonstrate: * a deeper insight into a wider range of more complex structures of German grammar; * command of translation techniques and of strategies for the production of different types German texts; * familiarity with techniques and strategies for giving a presentation and leading a discussion; * the ability to communicate fluently in a broader variety of different contexts. Skills: Skills in precision and creativity in the use of written and spoken language, effective communication in the target language and translation are taught and assessed in this unit. Skills in effective learning, CIT and adaptation to life in target countries are developed in this unit. Content: With regard to German grammar, the course places particular emphasis on * a number of specially selected and more complex grammar points. As regards the production of texts, the course focuses on * translation into English; * essay writing techniques; * summary of English texts into German. In Spoken Language classes, students will be discussing a variety of topics related to culture and society in the German speaking countries. This includes: * reading more detailed Austrian and German newspaper articles; * watching topical Austrian and German video material; * doing more demanding role plays, interactive exercises, small-group discussions etc. Key texts: * Jamie Rankin, Larry D. Wells, Handbuch zur deutschen Grammatik. Wiederholen und Anwenden. Fourth Edition. Houghton Mifflin, 2004. * Hilke Dreyer, Richard Schmitt: A Practice Grammar of German. New Edition. Hueber: 2001. |