Modules

Module title: German 3
SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: LNG08102
Module leader: Sibylle Ratz
School The Business School
Subject area group: Tourism and Languages
Prerequisites

Module title German 2 or completion of an internal language assessment test.
Examples of equivalent learning A2 level equivalent on the Common European Framework of Reference.

2018/9, Trimester 1, Face-to-Face, Edinburgh Napier University
Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Face-to-Face
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Sibylle Ratz
Module Organiser:


Learning, Teaching and Assessment (LTA) Approach:
Classes are in tutorial form and are highly interactive. Emphasis is placed on practising speaking, listening, reading and writing skills using the resources of the language laboratories and languages server. Extensive use of Moodle in conjunction with these facilities encourages practice, revision and independent learning.

The key employability skills are: time management and self awareness; communication skills; IT skills and internet searching.

Assessment (formative and summative);

Feedback is given weekly during the interactive classes. The portfolio contains a range of formative (guided learning) and summative tasks (marked homework and class tests), which develop and test the students' language skills (grammar, reading and listening comprehension, written and oral production).


Research/ teaching linkages;

The module content and delivery is based on current research and best practice in language teaching and applied linguistics.


Supporting equality and diversity;

Materials are provided in hard copy and on Moodle. The languages server facilitates access to language learning materials. The assessments are designed to be accessible to students from a range of different backgrounds and first languages. Student Support Services can provide extra help as required.


Internationalisation

The module provides an insight into another culture and fosters understanding and integration.
Formative Assessment:
The University is currently undertaking work to improve the quality of information provided on methods of assessment and feedback. Please refer to the section on Learning and Teaching Approaches above for further information about this module’s learning, teaching and assessment practices, including formative and summative approaches.

Summative Assessment:
The University is currently undertaking work to improve the quality of information provided on methods of assessment and feedback. Please refer to the section on Learning and Teaching Approaches above for further information about this module’s learning, teaching and assessment practices, including formative and summative approaches.

Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 48
Independent Learning Guided independent study 152
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Portfolio 100 1-3 13 HOURS= 0, WORDS= 10 PAGES
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Description of module content:

Revision of basic grammar and lexis and introduction of more complex tenses and structures.
An outline of the geography, political system, educational system of Germany or other simple topical or current issues. An overview of the history between 1945 and 1989.
Practice in reading and listening to simple authentic texts and writing, listening and speaking in the context of the prescribed topics. Introduction of professional and business register.
Learning Outcomes for module:

LO1: describe the geography, political system, educational system and topical issues in Germany
LO2: write and speak accurately and fluently in German using more complex structures
LO3: understand short, simple authentic texts in German
Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
LNG08102 - German 3
 

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