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Academic Year: | 2017/8 |
Owning Department/School: | Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies |
Credits: | 6 [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Notional Study Hours: | 120 |
Level: | Certificate (FHEQ level 4) |
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Assessment Summary: | CW 100% |
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Description: | Aims: * To consolidate students' knowledge and understanding of fundamental grammatical structures; * To develop students' vocabulary and expressive range, with a focus on style, register and genre conventions; * To manipulate the language accurately, in spoken and written forms; * To develop students' listening skills. Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to: * Employ a range of receptive and productive skills in written and spoken language; * Use a broad range of lexis, grammatical structures and syntax; * Show awareness of style, register and appropriateness of language use; * Have an insight into the target culture(s) where the language is spoken. Skills: * Precision and creativity in the use of written and spoken language; * Effective communication in the target language; * Independent learning strategies; * Adaptation to life in the target countries. Content: Grammar seminars: * Targeted practice to consolidate and deepen understanding of fundamental grammatical structures. Written language * Activities to develop reading and writing skills, skills in critical analysis of texts, and essay writing. Spoken language * Pair and group activities, including discussions, debates and presentations on a variety of topics related to culture and society in German -speaking countries. Audio-visual activities. |
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PL10917 is a Designated Essential Unit on the following programmes:Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies
PL10917 is Optional on the following programmes:Department of Social & Policy Sciences
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