Courses / Module

On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:

• Identify the basic elements of a German sentence and arrange them in a syntactically and grammatically correct manner.
• Construct simple sentences based on grammatical rules and using vocabulary dealt with in class.
• Explain and summarise the meaning of relatively straightforward written and audio texts.
• Answer questions on a variety of subjects of relevance to everyday life.

• Small-group teaching

Delivery methods	Hours
Lectures	36
Labs / Practicals	12
Tutorials	12
Planned learning activities	30
Independent student activities	30
Total	120

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded
• Continuous Assessment detail(s): One written test (20%), which will take place during class time. Details of Continuous Assessment will be advertised in the course of the semester.
• Other detail(s): Aural Examination

Assessment type	Options	Weighting	Duration
Continuous Assessment		20%
University scheduled written examination	On-campus	50%	120 minutes
Other		30%
Total		100%	120 minutes

• Pass standard: 40%
• Could the result of this module be capped? If module conditions are not met, or if attendance requirement is not met.
• Students must pass two of the three elements examined in this module. The three relevant elements are: (1) Section A of the examination paper; (2) section B of the examination paper; (3) the aural examination. Attendance for this module is monitored regularly. If attendance falls below 70% of session hours, the mark will be capped at 35% for this module. This module condition will not be applied to repeat examinations. Absence owing to medical or other compelling reasons is not penalised. The reason must be established in writing prior to, or immediately (i.e. not more than two working days) after the missed class and evidence provided (normally such evidence would be a Medical Certificate).
• Penalties: Late submission of assessed course work or examination materials will result in a reduction of the original grade by 5% (5 marks) per day. Assessed course work or examination materials will normally have to be submitted electronically through Turnitin. Late submission of work owing to medical or other compelling reasons is not penalised. The reason must be established in writing prior to, or immediately (i.e. not more than two working days) after the relevant submission deadline and evidence provided (normally such evidence would be a Medical Certificate).

• Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes
• Students must pass two of the three required examination components to pass overall. The three relevant components are: (1) Section A of the examination paper; (2) section B of the examination paper; (3) the aural examination. If a student has passed the written or aural examination in the January sitting, they are not required to resit that examination in the Autumn examination session, but all failed examinations must be retaken in the Autumn exam period. Continuous Assessment marks are carried forward to the Autumn period and contribute to the calculation of the grade for that exam session.
• University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 120 minutes, On-campus

Essential textbooks: Dreyer/Schmitt, “A Practice Grammar of German – Die Gelbe aktuell”, Hueber 2010, ISBN: 9783193272553

Buscha/Szita, Begegnungen Deutsch als Fremdsprache Integriertes Kurs- und Arbeitsbuch Sprachniveau A2+,  Schubert-Verlag, Leipzig 2013, ISBN: 9783929526899

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