On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

• Respond to and produce simple spoken
  language in familiar contexts, applying your knowledge of grammar and vocabulary
• Respond to and produce simple written texts
• Apply your knowledge and skills of grammar and vocabulary at A2-level (in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) and demonstrate the relevant level of intercultural awareness in your handling of everyday social interactions in German and your use of language
• Engage with a range of digital language-learning tools to support your production

In this module, you will cover the following linguistic structures:

• Declension of the noun and pronoun
• Present, future and perfect tenses of the verb
• Rules of word order
• Imperfect tense of the verb
• Use of prepositions
• Use of adjectives (comparison and adjectival endings)
• Relative and reflexive pronouns
• Subordinate clauses

You will be able to revise and consolidate your knowledge and skills:

• Culture and customs
• Languages and communication
• Accommodation
• Travel and sights
• Leisure activities
• Health
• Work
• Bank
• Clothes
• Inventions
• Features of modern life (including social and behavioural norms), selected cultural areas and personalities of German-speaking countries

In line with modern foreign languages communicative and active learning methodologies, the in-class
activities you will complete will cover all four skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking). These will
include pair work and groupwork (dialogue practice, information gap exercises, discussion), individual tasks, discovery and formulation of grammatical rules, work with texts, etc. Homework and coursework tasks will give you the opportunity to revise and consolidate your knowledge and skills and to develop your awareness of how to use language learning tools independently. Our approach not only ensures you
engage with a wide range of tasks and activities, but also seeks to support different learning styles.

Your coursework will be marked and returned within two weeks. Rubrics and revision guidance (how-to
guides) will be included as needed with each coursework. You will receive detailed feedback alongside
suggestions for improvement and an overall percentage showing your provisional grade for that
assessment.

• Coursework (15%): Set mid-autumn term, on the virtual learning environment, and includes grammar and writing (approx. 150-170 words).
• Examination (10%): In-class test, on the virtual learning environment (bring your own device). This 1-hour test will take place at the end of autumn term. It will include reading comprehension (approx. 250 words) and a writing task (160-180 words).
• Coursework (20%): Set mid-spring term, on the virtual learning environment, and includes listening and speaking.
• Examination (30%): In-class test, on the virtual learning environment (bring your own device). This 1-hour test will take place at the end of spring term. It will include reading comprehension (approx. 250 words) and grammar.
• Practical (25%): 14-minute oral exam in the summer term, consisting of general conversation and role-play.

Assessment information for students on a course with a year abroad

The module includes formative as well as summative assessment. Homework tasks (theory revision, reading, writing, listening, etc) are set every week on the virtual learning environment, following a flipped-classroom approach to ensure face-to-face time is devoted for interactional learning and communicative skills acquisition. This means that you will be provided with materials to study independently beforehand, and then apply these during classroom time. Your lecturer will provide you with support materials and guidance to reinforce topics covered at your own pace.

You will need to complete two pieces of summative coursework (set during mid-autumn term and mid-spring term), which will include rubrics and revision guidance to ensure you are supported when completing your work and so that you are aware of the assessment expectations. There will also be two 1-hour in-class examinations (scheduled at the end of autumn term and at the end of spring term), and one practical in the form of an oral examination (at the end of spring term or during the summer term). All summative assessments contribute to the final module grade/mark.

• 7.5 ECTS points awarded on successful completion of the module.
• Available to take for credit towards your degree where your department allows. Also available for extra-credit.
• You must be prepared to attend all classes and and undertake approximately 3 hours of private study each week in addition to the assessment.

Coursebook: 
DaF kompakt neu A2
Birgit Braun, Margit Doubek et al.
Kurs- und Übungsbuch mit MP3-CD 
A2 
212 Seiten 
978-3-12-676314-1

Further information for Year Abroad/Year in Europe Students
Further information for BSc Hons and MSc Language for Science Degrees