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PL20627: German written & spoken language 2

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2015/6
Further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies
Further information on credits Credits: 12
Further information on unit levels Level: Intermediate (FHEQ level 5)
Further information on teaching periods Period: Academic Year
Further information on unit assessment Assessment Summary: CW 30%, EX 50%, OR 20%
Further information on unit assessment Assessment Detail:
  • Coursework 1 (CW 5%)
  • Coursework 2 (CW 5%)
  • Coursework 3 (CW 5%)
  • Coursework 4 (CW 5%)
  • Coursework 5 (CW 10%)
  • Oral Examination (OR 20%)
  • Examination (EX 50%)
Further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Further information on requisites Requisites:
Further information on descriptions 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 students' 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.
Further information on programme availabilityProgramme availability:

PL20627 is a Designated Essential Unit on the following programmes:

Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies
  • UHPL-AYB12 : BA(Hons) German and Politics with Year Abroad (Year 2)
  • UHPL-AYB05 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages and European Studies (French and German) with Year Abroad (Year 2)
  • UHPL-AYB06 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages and European Studies (German and ab initio Italian) with Year Abroad (Year 2)
  • UHPL-AYB07 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages and European Studies (German and ab initio Russian) with Year Abroad (Year 2)
  • UHPL-AYB02 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages and European Studies (German and Italian) with Year Abroad (Year 2)
  • UHPL-AYB23 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages and European Studies (German and Spanish) with Year Abroad (Year 2)

PL20627 is Optional on the following programmes:

Department of Social & Policy Sciences
  • UHSP-AFB16 : BSc(Hons) Social Policy (Year 2)
  • UHSP-AKB16 : BSc(Hons) Social Policy with Year long work placement (Year 2)
  • UHSP-AFB05 : BSc(Hons) Social Sciences (Year 2)
  • UHSP-AKB05 : BSc(Hons) Social Sciences with Year long work placement (Year 2)
  • UHSP-AFB04 : BSc(Hons) Sociology (Year 2)
  • UHSP-AKB04 : BSc(Hons) Sociology with Year long work placement (Year 2)
  • UHSP-AFB10 : BSc(Hons) Sociology and Social Policy (Year 2)
  • UHSP-AKB10 : BSc(Hons) Sociology and Social Policy with Year long work placement (Year 2)

Notes:
* This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2015/16 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2016/17 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2015/16.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.