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German Level 5 - LFA00002H

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  • Department: Language and Linguistic Science
  • Module co-ordinator: Information currently unavailable
  • Credit value: 20 credits
  • Credit level: H
  • Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
    • See module specification for other years: 2021-22

Module summary

This course is aimed at students with a very high level of competence in German, having completed post A-Level studies and/ or prolonged stays in a German-speaking country. The course is open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as members of staff and the public.

Module will run

Occurrence Teaching period
A Autumn Term 2022-23 to Summer Term 2022-23

Module aims

The main aim of the course is to enable you to develop your language skills in all skill areas (listening, speaking, reading, writing) even further so that you are able to communicate in German at a very high level, using the language accurately and creatively in a wide range of difficult contexts.

Module learning outcomes

By the end of the course you will be able to:

  • Obtain information, ideas or opinions from linguistically difficult sources and use them actively
  • Understand a wide range of linguistically difficult sources and/ or regional accents
  • Give information and express your views in an accurate and creative manner both orally and in writing.

Module content

Grammar and structures will be revised and taught in context as well as general terms. The exact nature of the grammar covered on this course will largely depend on students’ needs. All materials used are authentic and up-to-date. The class will be conducted in German.

Assessment

Task Length % of module mark
Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled)
LFA German Level 5		 2 hours 70
Oral presentation/seminar/exam
Integrated Oral Exam		 N/A 30

Special assessment rules

None

Reassessment

Task Length % of module mark
Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled)
LFA German Level 5		 2 hours 70
Oral presentation/seminar/exam
Integrated Oral Exam		 N/A 30

Module feedback

Students will receive feedback on their formative open paper no later than week 3 of term 2. Individual feedback forms convey information on levels of attainment and advice for improvement on each section of the exam: reading comprehension, grammar and writing.

In addition, regular homework tasks provide opportunities for individual ongoing feedback on achievement and progress.

Indicative reading

Custom-designed written and oral/aural materials; Internet-based materials; textbook (to be decided).


The information on this page is indicative of the module that is currently on offer. The University is constantly exploring ways to enhance and improve its degree programmes and therefore reserves the right to make variations to the content and method of delivery of modules, and to discontinue modules, if such action is reasonably considered to be necessary by the University. Where appropriate, the University will notify and consult with affected students in advance about any changes that are required in line with the University's policy on the Approval of Modifications to Existing Taught Programmes of Study.