GE 101: Modern German Language 1

Introduction

You will have four regular weekly language classes:

• One one-hour Grammar class. The emphasis here is primarily on grammar work. The course handbooks are Martin Durrell (ed.) Hammer's German and Usage, London, (6^th ed.) 2017, and Martin Durrell et al. Practising German Grammar, London, (4th ed.) 2017 - earlier editions of Hammer are largely compatible. You will normally be asked to do regular preparation for class. Further grammar exercises (not checked in class) will be set through Moodle on a weekly basis.

• ONE one-hour Translation class concentrating on translation from German into English and English into German, to lay the foundations for translation work throughout your degree. This class prepares you for the translation elements (from and into German) in the GE101 Translation and Comprehension exam, which will take place at the end of the year. You will normally be asked to do two or three pieces of written homework per term as well as regular preparation for class.
• ONE one-hour Oral Class This class focuses on developing not only oral skills, but also practical skills, such as presentation. This class will also include an element of listening comprehension.

• ONE one-hour Writing Class

This class works with a range of texts and topics and focuses on writing different types of German text, largely in preparation for the 'Text analysis' and 'Summary' courseworks taken in Term 2.. Written comprehension work prepares you also for the Comprehension and Composition section of the GE101 exam at the end of the year.