UNIVERSITY OF KENT
MODULE SPECIFICATION TEMPLATE
SECTION 1: MODULE SPECIFICATIONS
1.
Title of the module
GE516 Post A-Level German
2.
School which will be responsible for management of the module
SECL (German)
3.
Start date of the module
Current
4.
The cohort of students (onwards) to which the module will be applicable
September 2010 onwards
5.
The number of students expected to take the module
10
6.
Modules to be withdrawn on the introduction of this proposed module and consultation
with other relevant Schools and Faculties regarding the withdrawal
None
7.
Level of the module (e.g. Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate
[M])
I
8.
The number of credits which the module represents
30 credits
9.
Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern)
Autumn and Spring
10. Prerequisite and co-requisite modules
Prerequisite: Pass in A-Level German, or progression from GE304 and GE505
11. The programme(s) of study to which the module contributes
Any degree programme that includes wild module options (this is a wild module
option only)
12. The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to
programme learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this module will be able to:
a) Demonstrate revision and development of German grammar to an
advanced (post A-Level) level
b) Demonstrate extensive vocabulary building
c) Demonstrate the ability to read increasingly difficult texts in German
d) Demonstrate the ability to conduct meaningful conversations in German
and acquire knowledge about the country
13. The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to
programme learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this module will be able to:
a) Demonstrate an insight into language
b) Demonstrate confidence in speaking and writing in a foreign language
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c) Demonstrate the ability to participate in group discussion and other forms
of group work
d) Demonstrate independent use of resources (such as dictionaries and
grammars)
e) Demonstrate improvement in skills of self-expression (written and oral)
f) Demonstrate enhancement in mental agility and analytic capacity
g) Demonstrate the ability to manage their time and prioritise workloads
14. A synopsis of the curriculum
This module comprises of: translation from German to English, grammar
exercises, conversation classes, and the culture and politics of the Germanspeaking countries (‘Landeskunde’).
15. Indicative Reading List
Dodd, W., Eckhard-Black, C., Kalpper, R. & Whittle, R., Modern German Grammar:
A Practical Guide, Routledge: London, 1996
Dodd, W., Eckhard-Black, C., Kalpper, R. & Whittle, R., Modern German Grammar:
A Workbook, Routledge: London, 1996
16. Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and
the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to
achievement of the intended learning outcomes
Total contact hours: 88 hours over 22 weeks. Total study hours: 300
Contact hours will be made up of the following per week:
a)
b)
c)
d)
Lecture on grammar (SLO (a))
Seminar on translation (SLOs (b) and (c))
Conversation class (SLOs (b) and (d))
Lecture on ‘Landeskunde’ (background on contemporary German life,
history and customs) (SLO (d))
17. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended
learning outcomes
Assessment will be 30% coursework and 70% examination.
The coursework will consist of two in-class language tests (24.5% each), two inclass Landeskunde (background on contemporary German life, history and
customs) tests (17% each), and a written exercise/summary (500-700 words, 17%).
The examination will consist of an oral examination (worth 25% of the mark) and a
3-hour written paper (worth 75% of the mark). The written paper will include
translations from English to German, as well as German to English – the former is
a harder skill to master, and demands a greater familiarity and ease with the
resources of the German language.
These assessment methods will test achievement of SLOs (a), (b), (c) and (d).
18. Implications for learning resources, including staff, library, IT and space
The module relies on the use of Honorary Language Assistants and Lektor/in.
19. The School recognises and has embedded the expectations of current disability equality
legislation, and supports students with a declared disability or special educational need
in its teaching. Within this module we will make reasonable adjustments wherever
necessary, including additional or substitute materials, teaching modes or assessment
methods for students who have declared and discussed their learning support needs.
Arrangements for students with declared disabilities will be made on an individual basis,
in consultation with the University’s disability/dyslexia support service, and specialist
support will be provided where needed.
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20. Campus(es) where module will be delivered 1
Canterbury
If the module is part of a programme in a Partner College or Validated Institution,
please complete the following:
21. Partner College/Validated Institution
22. University School (for cognate programmes) or Faculty (for non-cognate programmes)
responsible for the programme
SECTION 2: MODULE IS PART OF A PROGRAMME OF STUDY IN A UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL
Statement by the School Director of Learning and Teaching/School Director of
Graduate Studies (as appropriate): "I confirm I have been consulted on the above module
proposal and have given advice on the correct procedures and required content of module
proposals"
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Director of Learning and Teaching/Director of Graduate
Studies (delete as applicable)
Date
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Print Name
Statement by the Head of School: "I confirm that the School has approved the introduction
of the module and, where the module is proposed by School staff, will be responsible for its
resourcing"
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Head of School
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Print Name
SECTION 3: MODULE IS PART OF A PROGRAMME IN A PARTNER COLLEGE OR
VALIDATED INSTITUTION
(Where the module is proposed by a Partner College/Validated Institution)
Statement by the Nominated Officer of the College/Validated Institution (delete as
applicable): "I confirm that the College/Validated Institution (delete as applicable) has
approved the introduction of the module and will be responsible for its resourcing"
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Required for information purposes only. Changes of campus will not require re-approval of the
module specification.
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Nominated Responsible Officer
College/Validated Institution
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Partner
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Partner College/Validated Institution
Module Specification Template
Last updated November 2011
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