PL20993: German written and spoken language 2
[Page last updated: 02 August 2022]
| Academic Year: | 2022/23 |
| Owning Department/School: | Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies |
| Credits: | 12 [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
| Notional Study Hours: | 240 |
| Level: | Intermediate (FHEQ level 5) |
| Period: |
- Academic Year
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| Assessment Summary: | CW 40%, EX 40%, OR 20% |
| Assessment Detail: |
- Coursework 1 Written (CW 15%)
- Coursework 2 Oral (CW 10%)
- Coursework 3 Written (CW 15%)
- Oral (OR 20%)
- Exam (EX 40%)
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| Supplementary Assessment: |
- Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
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| Requisites: |
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| Learning Outcomes:
| On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
* Manipulate a broad range of lexis, grammatical structures and syntax;
* Apply accurate and advanced written and spoken communicative skills;
* Demonstrate sound awareness of style and linguistic register; Show cultural awareness.
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| Aims: | To enhance the production of authentic and accurate written and spoken German;
* To consolidate student's knowledge of complex grammatical structures;
* To apply the acquired skills to the production of a variety of German texts;
* To build on the communication skills acquired in YEAR 1; To improve oral proficiency and aural comprehension.
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| 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 (preparation for year abroad)
* Employability and transferable skills.
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| Content: | Written language:
* Selected grammar points, essay writing techniques, summary and creative writing, CV and cover letters.
Spoken language:
* Audio-visual material, presentations, debates, role plays, conversation, interview techniques.
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| Programme availability: |
PL20993 is a Designated Essential Unit on the following programmes:
Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies
- UHPL-AYB44 : BA(Hons) International Politics and Modern Languages (German) with Year Abroad (Year 2)
- UHPL-AYB31 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages (French and German) with Year Abroad (Year 2)
- UHPL-AYB31 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages (German and ab initio French) with Year Abroad (Year 2)
- UHPL-AYB38 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages (German and ab initio Italian) with Year Abroad (Year 2)
- UHPL-AYB39 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages (German and ab initio Mandarin) with Year Abroad (Year 2)
- UHPL-AYB37 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages (German and ab initio Russian) with Year Abroad (Year 2)
- UHPL-AYB36 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages (German and ab initio Spanish) with Year Abroad (Year 2)
- UHPL-AYB36 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages (German and Spanish) with Year Abroad (Year 2)
PL20993 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)
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Notes: - This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2022/23.
- Programmes and units are subject to change 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.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
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