- Course Code
- GM 2042
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Dr G Sharman
Pre-requisites
GM 1532 or GM 1533 or A level German at B or SYS German at A or equivalent. May not be taken in the same half-session together with GM 1032, GM 1034, GM 1031 or GM 2030.
Overview
The course consists of classes dealing with aspects of the German language at intermediate level (Mittelstufe) in German. It will include the analysis of contemporary texts drawn from a variety of contexts. The intention of the course is to extend and reinforce students' command of German grammar, vocabulary and syntactic structures further, and to introduce various styles of written and spoken German. The teaching is in both English and German.
The course content is complemented by GM 2542, and the course may be taken either alone or together with GM 2043. Teaching is in English and German.
Structure
1 one-hour lecture and 2 one-hour tutorials per week.
Assessment
1st Attempt: In-course assessment: 2 in-class tests (50%); 1 language test (20%); 1 oral/aural examination (30%).
Resit: 1 two-hour examination (100%).