Ab initio German grammar

Aims

Aims

This module is intended to develop your grammar skills at a very quick pace and to introduce you to the structures skills necessary to understand and use German accurately. You will learn to analyse, understand and practice grammatical structures in different contexts.

Learning outcomes

After satisfactorily completing the module you should be able to:

• understand and analyse German grammar and its use;
• show an understanding and knowledge of grammatical structures;
• show an understanding of grammatical concepts and terminology;
• communicate in German using grammar appropriately on a basic level.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites

Demonstrable interest in learning a language from scratch, and commitment to intensive language study.

Programme

Programme

Contact hours

Two hours per week.

Teaching programme

German is used as the medium of instruction and learning in all classes wherever possible.

Teaching materials

• Dreyer, Hilke & Richard Schmitt (1999) A Practice Grammar of German. Hueber Verlag. (ISBN: 978-3-19-027255-6)
• Lehr- Und Übungsbuch Der Deutschen Grammatik - Aktuell: Lösungsschlüssel (answer key for the above). Max Hueber Verlag (ISBN: 978-3-19-407255-8)

Assessment and feedback

Assessment and feedback

Formative assessment

Formative exercises will be assigned on a weekly basis, and feedback provided in class.

Summative assessment

• Coursework
  • Due: Spring Term, Week 1. Work will be assigned in Autumn Term, Week 10.
  • Weight: 50%
  • Feedback: An opportunity to view marked coursework with comments will be offered at an appointed date during Spring Term.
• A 1-hour closed exam
  • Spring Term, Week 1.
  • Weight: 50%
  • Feedback: An opportunity to view marked exam papers with comments will be offered at an appointed date during Spring Term.