BACKGROUND TO GERMAN BEGINNERS 2

BACKGROUND TO GERMAN BEGINNERS 2
Course Code
GM 1531
Credit Points
10
Course Coordinator
Dr G Sharman

Pre-requisites

To be taken only in conjunction with GM 1530 or otherwise with the permission of the Head of School.

Overview

This course provides an introduction to socio-cultural and literary aspects of the German-speaking countries and is intended to supply the necessary context for the beginners language course GM 1530. It consists of lectures on aspects of the German-speaking countries and tutorials involving the study of German short stories in the original and in translation and a one-hour language class per week. This course is prescribed for beginners intending to proceed with German studies beyond level 1.

Structure

1 one-hour lecture and 1 one-hour tutorial per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination paper (80%) and in-course assessment: one 1,200 word essay (20%).

Resit: 1 two-hour written examination (100%).