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GM1050: GERMAN LANGUAGE 1 (2025-2026)

Last modified: 20 Jun 2025 15:09


Course Overview

This interactive, skill-based course is designed for students with prior knowledge of German. It builds on previously acquired German communication skills to further develop students’ reading, writing, listening, and speaking abilities in German. Additionally, the course provides a deeper understanding of various cultural aspects of German-speaking countries.

Students who are considering applying for entry to German Honours must take this course.

Upon registration for this course, you are asked to complete a short online language placement to ensure that you are registered for the most appropriate course for your language ability.

• Students who have no experience of German register for GM1054: German for Beginners 1
• Students who have studied German to National 5/GCSE level (or equivalent) typically register for GM1054: German for Beginners 1
• Students who have studied German to Higher (or equivalent) register for GM1050 German Language 1

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 1
Term First Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study Yes
Co-ordinators
  • Ms Sara Heim

Qualification Prerequisites

  • Either Programme Level 1 or Programme Level 2

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Either Programme Level 1 or Programme Level 2
  • Any Undergraduate Programme

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

The course focuses on further developing students’ competence in reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in German.
The course consists of three timetabled classes that are interactive, skill-focused, and centred around everyday themes as well as real-world topics related to German-speaking countries. Additionally, students are supported in developing their independent self- study skills.


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 31 August 2025 for 1st Term courses and 19 December 2025 for 2nd Term courses.

Summative Assessments

Portfolio

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 50
Assessment Weeks Feedback Weeks

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Feedback

The above assessments are given CAS marks, and written or verbal feedback is also given. Additional informal feedback on performance is also given in both written language classes and oral/aural classes.

Learning Outcomes
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Class Test

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 50
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Feedback

The above assessments are given CAS marks, and written or verbal feedback is also given. Additional informal feedback on performance is also given in both written language classes and oral/aural classes.

Learning Outcomes
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Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Resit Assessments

Exam

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 100
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Feedback
Learning Outcomes
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Course Learning Outcomes

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