LN210
German Language and Society 4 (proficiency)
This information is for the 2016/17 session.
Teacher responsible
Dr Peter Skrandies
Availability
Available as an outside option to all undergraduate and General Course students. Students can take this course in any year of their studies following approval from the teacher responsible and subject to their own programme regulations. This course is capped at 16 students.
Pre-requisites
Completion of the German Language and Society 3 (advanced) (LN110) or equivalent knowledge and skills are required. An interview with the course co-ordinator prior to registration is compulsory.
Course content
Further advanced (up to proficiency) study of the German language within the framework of the social sciences and culture. In a dynamic and communicative way the course develops all four language skills (i.e. speaking, listening, reading and writing) through individual and group work, topical discussions, and the use of authentic multi-media materials. The focus is on accuracy and communication that advance students' language competence, transferable skills and cultural awareness.
Teaching
30 hours of classes in the MT. 30 hours of classes in the LT. 1 hour of classes in the ST.
Three hours per week, which will feature: (a) interactive topical work; (b) oral practice; (c) grammar and vocabulary work; (d) tutorials; and (e) guided study using IT and web-based materials. Structured activities will take place in week 11 of the Michaelmas Term and the Lent Term.
Formative coursework
Weekly language exercises
Indicative reading
- Durrell, Martin (2011) Hammer's German Grammar and Usage, 5th edition, London: Routledge
- Durrell, Martin at al (2011) Practising German Grammar, 3rd edition, London: Routledge
- Götz, Dieter et al (2008) Großwörterbuch Deutsch als Fremdsprache, München: Langenscheidt
- Hradil, Stefan (ed.) Deutsche Verhältnisse. Eine Sozialkunde, Bonn: Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung. Available online at http://www.bpb.de/shop/buecher/schriftenreihe/142805/deutsche-verhaeltnisse-eine-sozialkunde
Assessment
Exam (60%, duration: 3 hours) in the main exam period.
Oral examination (20%) in the ST.
Continuous assessment (20%) in the MT and LT.
Student performance results
(2013/14 - 2015/16 combined)
Classification | % of students |
---|---|
First | 33.3 |
2:1 | 66.7 |
2:2 | 0 |
Third | 0 |
Fail | 0 |
Key facts
Department: Language Studies
Total students 2015/16: 4
Average class size 2015/16: 4
Capped 2015/16: Yes (16)
Value: One Unit
PDAM skills
- Self-management
- Team working
- Problem solving
- Application of information skills
- Communication
Course survey results
(2013/14, 2015/16 combined)
1 = "best" score, 5 = "worst" scoreThe scores below are average responses.
Response rate: 100%
Question |
Average | ||||||
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Reading list (Q2.1) |
2.3 | ||||||
Materials (Q2.3) |
1.5 | ||||||
Course satisfied (Q2.4) |
1.5 | ||||||
Lectures (Q2.5) |
1.5 | ||||||
Integration (Q2.6) |
1.5 | ||||||
Contact (Q2.7) |
1.5 | ||||||
Feedback (Q2.8) |
1.5 | ||||||
Recommend (Q2.9) |
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