German Post-Beginner 2 (LAS167)

• University credits: 10
• FHEQ level: 4
• Availability: Students, members of staff, members of the public
• Frequency of class: Twice a week
• Group size: Maximum of 23 students per seminar group and 10-15 per tutorial group.

• Module Leader: Engracia Fernández Navas

Assuming a very basic knowledge of the language, this unit aims to review and expand the general foundation in the language and culture acquired at Beginner's level, providing a solid basis for the next level and enabling learners to cope with a range of predictable, everyday communicative situations encountered when interacting at an elementary level with native speakers during, for instance, a brief visit abroad.

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

• perform at Level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
• understand phrases and high frequency vocabulary related to areas of personal relevance (e.g. personal and family information, shopping, local area, employment), and catch the main point in short, clear messages and announcements
• find specific, predictable information in simpler everyday material such as advertisements, prospectuses, menus and timetables, and understand short simple personal letters
• communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities, and handle short social exchanges when prompted, describing in simple terms their family and other people, living conditions, their educational background and their present or most recent job
• write simple notes, messages and short personal letters or emails relating to matters in areas of immediate need, requesting or providing information as appropriate
• demonstrate an insight into the most common aspects of the culture and everyday life in areas where the language is spoken so as to respond appropriately when interacting with native speakers in simple situations.
• demonstrate a practical understanding of essential grammar terminology and a basic ability to study the language by themselves, using essential tools such as the Word Wide Web or a dictionary and developing techniques for the acquisition and retention of new language
• demonstrate awareness in a number of transferable skills such as IT skills, presenting information, handling unexpected communicative situations, taking intercultural differences and language barriers into account, learning independently, etc.

Credited students:

• Written examination (in the examination period): 50%
• Oral Assessment: 50%

Not-for-credit fee-waiver students

Mandatory assessment to be completed in order to qualify for fee-waiver.

Not-for-credit self-funded students

Assessment is not mandatory.