LN110     
German Language and Society 3 (advanced)

This information is for the 2018/19 session.

Teacher responsible

Dr Peter Skrandies TW3.6.01f and Mrs Susanne Muller-Menckens TW3.6.01

Availability

Available as an outside option to all undergraduate and General Course students. Students can take this course in any year of their studies following approval from the teacher responsible and subject to their own programme regulations.

Pre-requisites

An A-level or its equivalent is required. An interview with the course co-ordinator prior to registration is compulsory.

Course content

Advanced study of the German language within the framework of the social sciences and culture. In a dynamic and communicative way the course develops all four language skills (i.e. speaking, listening, reading and writing) through individual and group work, topical discussions, and the use of authentic multi-media materials. The focus is on accuracy and communication that advance students' language competence, transferable skills and cultural awareness.  

Teaching

44 hours of classes in the MT. 44 hours of classes in the LT. 4 hours of classes in the ST.

Four hours per week, which will feature: (a) interactive topical work; (b) oral practice; (c) grammar and vocabulary work; (d) tutorials; and (e) guided study using IT and web-based materials. Structured activities will take place in week 11 of the Michaelmas term and week 11 of the lent Term. 

Formative coursework

Weekly language exercises 

Indicative reading

  • Beattie, S. (ed.) (2007) Collins German Dictionary, 7th edition, Glasgow: Harper Collins
  • Durrell, Martin et al. (2002) Essential German Grammar, London: Routledge
  • Luscher, Renate (2012) Landeskunde Deutschland 2012, München: Verlag für Deutsch 
  • Wolski, Werner (2012), Pons Kompaktwörterbuch Deutsch als Fremdsprache, Stuttgart: Klett Verlag

Assessment

Exam (40%, duration: 2 hours) in the summer exam period.
Oral examination (20%) in the ST.
Continuous assessment (40%) in the MT and LT.

Language courses map to the Common European Framework for Language Learning.  This framework defines linguistic proficiency in the four language skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening) at different levels.  To pass this course, students are therefore required to achieve a pass mark in each element of the assessment (continuous assessment, oral and written exams), as these test all four skills.

Student performance results

(2015/16 - 2017/18 combined)

Classification % of students
First 13.6
2:1 81.8
2:2 4.5
Third 0
Fail 0

Key facts

Department: Language Studies

Total students 2017/18: 7

Average class size 2017/18: 7

Capped 2017/18: Yes (16)

Value: One Unit

Guidelines for interpreting course guide information

PDAM skills

  • Self-management
  • Team working
  • Problem solving
  • Application of information skills
  • Communication