Modern German Language 1

Module Code: GE101
Module Name: Modern German Language 1
Module Coordinator: Frank Mattern
Timetable by Group
Module Credits: 30

Module Description

The module Modern German Language is taken by all students in Year 1. Over the year you will have four sessions in German language per week. These consist of (a) a weekly Translation class covering translation from and into German, and (b) a small language class working on Grammar. You will also have (c) one weekly Oral class taught by our native-speaker LektorInnen and (d) one weekly Writing class which will introduce you to the German media, to different genres and writing styles and help you hone your own writing skills in German.

Assessment Method:

You will take two examinations in the summer term:

GE101 Comprehension and Translation paper (comprehension questions on a German text, summary, and translation from and into German)

An oral examination (15 mins)

There will be summative assessment throughout the year:

Writing Coursework (2 pieces, both done in the Spring term in class)

Midterm grammar test (Spring term)

Translation Coursework, in-class assessment (Spring term)

Disclaimer

_{This information was correct at the date of publication. However, teaching staff (or their availability) and departmental facilities do sometimes vary, or become unavailable, for reasons beyond the University’s control. In exceptional cases, timetable slots may need to change to accommodate clashes. Where this happens, the University will ensure the minimum of disruption and will ensure that the expected standard of education is maintained.}

Introduction

Resources

Grammar Class

Conversation and Comprehension Class

Writing Class

Translation Class

Assessment