- Course Code
- GM 2042
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Dr G Sharman
Pre-requisites
GM 1554 or (for Accelerated Degree entry only) 'A' level at grade B or Advanced Higher at Grade A in German. Or by permission of Head of School.
Co-requisites
This course may not be taken in the same half-session as GM 2040.
Overview
Building on work done in GM 1550, the course will develop further language skills, both receptive and productive. Classes on grammatical and linguistic analysis will contribute to the development of both sets of skills. In addition students will complete a structured self learning programme grammatical reinforcement study.
Structure
1 weekly one-hour written language and grammar class; 1 weekly one-hour oral practice class; 1 weekly one-hour translation class.
Assessment
1st Attempt: Continuous Assessment (100%) consisting of two unseen language exercises based on the language class (50%), one unseen language exercise based on the material covered in the translation class (25%), oral component (25%).
Resit: 1 two-hour examination (100%).
Formative Assessment
Formative assessment is given in class and on various 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 written language classes; oral classes; and reading comprehension/composition classes.