- Course Code
- GM 2540
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Dr S Lawrie
Pre-requisites
GERMAN LANGUAGE (ADVANCED INTRODUCTORY) 1
Notes
Not available to native speakers of German. May not be taken in the same half-session together with GM 1550, GM 2542.
Overview
Building on GERMAN LANGUAGE (ADVANCED INTRODUCTORY) 1, the course consists of language classes leading to advanced communicative competence in German and it will include the analysis of contemporary texts drawn from a variety of contexts. The intention of the course is to extend and reinforce further students' command of German grammar, vocabulary and syntactic structures, and to introduce various styles of written and spoken German. The course fosters a sound grasp of German grammar and reinforces students' vocabulary and prepares intending Honours students for their period of residence abroad. The teaching is in both English and German.
Structure
1 one-hour lecture and 3 one-hour tutorials per week.
Assessment
1st Attempt: In-course assessment: 2 assignments (20%); 1 two-hour examination (50%); 1 oral/aural examination (30%).
Resit: 1 two-hour examination (100%).
Formative Assessment
Two continuous assessment tests.
Regular homework exercises.
Feedback
The above assessments are given CAS marks, and written or verbal feedback is also given. Additional informal feedback on performance is also given in both written language classes and oral/aural classes.