Module details
- Offered to 3rd and 4th Years
- Thursdays 16.00-18.00
- Planned delivery: On campus (South Kensington)
- Two-term module, worth 7.5 ECTS
- Available to eligible students as part of I-Explore
- Extra Credit, or Degree Credit where your department allows
German advice
Christa Saller
c.saller@imperial.ac.uk
020 7594 8754
Room S306, Sherfield Level 3
Centre for Languages, Culture and Communication
A communicative high-level language module for students in their third year of German post A level, on the language and culture of the German-speaking countries.
This module aims for students to:
- Consolidate competence in the command of complex grammatical structures and vocabulary
- Examine and critically appraise various types of discourse (including literary texts) and linguistic function through engagement with a broad range of registers, using these as models in your own production
- Be introduced to and apply a range of communicative strategies, which will allow you to communicate confidently and professionally through different media
- Explore a range of historical and current socio-political issues, which will enhance your understanding of German-speaking contexts, as well as topical issues and debates in German-speaking countries
By the end of the module, students should have reached approximately the C1/C2 standard of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
To be eligible for this module, you need to have done one of the following:
- Successfully completed German Level 5
- Already achieved B2/C1 or equivalent on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)
This module is not intended for native or near-native speakers.
Please note: The information on this module description is indicative. The module may undergo minor modifications before the start of next academic year.
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