- Course Code
- GM 1550
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Dr S Lawrie
Pre-requisites
Normally SCE H in German or equivalent. Students will, however, be allocated to the appropriate level 1 German language course on the basis of a diagnostic test taken at the beginning of the academic year.
Notes
May NOT be included as part of a graduating curriculum with GM 1554.
Overview
The course will develop receptive and productive language skills through weekly classes which will focus respectively on written language, aural language and oral language. In addition students will complete a structured programme of self learning. The course consists of lectures on aspects of German grammar as well as tutorials in which students practice their oral skils and tutorials in which students complete written German language work, which is supplemented by homework exercises.
Structure
1 one-hour lecture and 2 one-hour tutorials per week.
Assessment
1st Attempt: In-course assessment assignment (20%); 1 two-hour examination (50%); 1 oral/aural examination (30%).
Resit: 1 two-hour written examination (100%).
Formative Assessment
Regular homework exercises.
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.