LA260-6-FY-CO:
Mastery Level German

The details
2023/24
Language and Linguistics
Colchester Campus
Full Year
Undergraduate: Level 6
Current
Thursday 05 October 2023
Friday 28 June 2024
30
16 October 2023

 

Requisites for this module
LA240 or LA250
The Department of Language and Linguistics can offer guidance on prior knowledge or qualification exemptions.
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Key module for

BA R9R2 European Studies with German,
BA R9R6 European Studies with German (Including Foundation Year)

Module description

Dieser Kurs ist modular angelegt, um eine größtmögliche Vielfalt zu gewährleisten. Einziges verbindendes Element zwischen allen drei Wochenstunden ist die deutsche Sprache.
- In der ersten Stunde werden wir uns mit Übungen zur Erweiterung der Ausdrucksfähigkeit im Deutschen beschäftigen, wobei nach Bedarf verschiedene Schwerpunktthemen der deutschen Grammatik wiederholt werden. Zu Beginn jeder Stunde bearbeiten wir ausgewählte Wortschatzprobleme, idiomatische Wendungen, Präfixverben u.ä. Außerdem werden wir mit Online-Wörterbüchern arbeiten und diese auch auf ihre Nützlichkeit hin evaluieren.
- In der zweiten Wochenstunde werden wir Verfilmungen derjenigen literarischen Texte behandeln, die Sie hoffentlich alle während Ihres Auslandsjahres gelesen haben. Wir vergleichen dann die Texte mit den entsprechenden Verfilmungen. Ein detaillierter Arbeitsplan mit ausführlicher Bibliographie wird in der ersten Sitzung verteilt.
-In der verbleibenden Stunde werden wir uns im auf die gesprochene Sprache konzentrieren, insbesondere Präsentationstechniken und Diskussion. Der Themenschwerpunkt dieses Jahres ist „Deutschland in Europa". Im 2. Trimester liegt der Schwerpunkt auf der Verbesserung der schriftlichen Ausdrucksfähigkeit, wobei wir uns eine Reihe unterschiedlicher Formen und Stile erarbeiten werden.
Zusätzlich zu den Romanen, Filmen und dem Kursbuch werden wir auch mit authentischen Webseiten, Videoclips und Online-Wörterbüchern arbeiten. Unterstützendes Material wird auf einer eigenen Moodleseite zur Verfügung gestellt.
Detaillierte Arbeitspläne für jede Klasse stehen zu Trimesterbeginn zur Verfügung.

Regelmäßige Teilnahme und aktive Mitarbeit im Unterricht ist verpflichtend. Zusätzlich sollten Sie pro Woche ca. 6 Stunden Selbststudium einplanen.

Module aims

The aims of this module are to:

1. familiarize students with a variety of complex grammatical phenomena,
2. perfect oral and written presentation skills
3. develop essay writing skills
4. introduce students to the complex relationship between film and book and explore ways of comparing them.
5. familiarize students with the basic structures and concepts of the European Union and develop the relevant vocabulary.

Module learning outcomes

By the end of the module students should be completely fluent in standard German (Exit Level C2) and:
1. understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize implicit meaning and express ideas fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions.
2. use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purpose.
3. produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.

Module information


This course is not available to EMLC students.

European Framework Exit Level: C2

Learning and teaching methods

There will be a balanced skills approach, with equal emphasis on speaking, writing, aural and textual comprehension. We will read an authentic novel, watch authentic movies, and work with authentic websites. It is essential to attend and actively participate in classes at all times, submit homework regularly, interact with other students in pair and group work, and spend a minimum of 6 hours per week self-studying. The module consists of 3 contact hours per week for 21 weeks. In addition to face-to- face teaching (subject to Government regulations at the time), students have access to a varied range of E-learning materials which are integrated into the module.

Bibliography

The above list is indicative of the essential reading for the course.
The library makes provision for all reading list items, with digital provision where possible, and these resources are shared between students.
Further reading can be obtained from this module's reading list.

Assessment items, weightings and deadlines

Coursework / exam Description Deadline Coursework weighting
Coursework   Referat     
Coursework   Grammatik     
Coursework   Film und Buch     
Coursework   Erörterung     
Exam  Main exam: In-Person, Open Book (Restricted), 180 minutes during Summer (Main Period) 
Exam  Reassessment Main exam: In-Person, Open Book (Restricted), 120 minutes during September (Reassessment Period) 

Exam format definitions

  • Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
  • In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
  • In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
  • In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary, for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.

Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.

Overall assessment

Coursework Exam
50% 50%

Reassessment

Coursework Exam
0% 100%
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Mrs Emma Hopper, email: eehopp@essex.ac.uk.
Emma E Hopper, Claudia Alsdorf
Emma E Hopper, Office: 4.303, Telephone 01206 872191, email eehopp@essex.ac.uk Claudia Alsdorf, Room 4.315, Number 2212, c.alsdorf@essex.ac.uk

 

Availability
Yes
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No

External examiner

Mrs Laura Hedwig Anneliese Lewis
Durham University
Assistant Professor
Resources
Available via Moodle
Of 41 hours, 38 (92.7%) hours available to students:
0 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
3 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s), module, or event type.

 

Further information
Language and Linguistics

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