UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
DEPARTMENT OF GERMAN STUDIES
MODERN GERMAN LANGUAGE I
Examinations
You will take three examinations in the summer term:
1. Comprehension and Composition GE 1012 (2 hours)
This paper consists of three sections; all involve writing German: a. A comprehension exercise (40%)
Here the aim is to enable you to write decent German. You should not be content with simply reproducing the original, but should aim to demonstrate your command of structures, vocabulary and register. Don’t pitch your answers simply at the level of simple one clause sentences, all consisting simply of a subject, verb and object. Remember there are other verbs in
German apart from machen and kriegen! b. A set of English sentences for translation into German. (40%)
These enable you to focus on grammatical accuracy. It is not primarily a vocabulary test. Its main aim is to test your ability to construct an accurate
German sentence, skills dealt with in classes throughout the year. c. A short summary in German. (20%)
This gives you the chance to express ideas concisely in your own words.
2. Translation into English GE1011 (2 hours)
You have to translate any two of three passages into English. These passages will be taken from journalistic, literary and business sources (one from each).
For further guidelines on translation technique see the attached sheet on
Translation.
3.
An oral examination (15 mins)
You will be asked to talk on a prepared topic.
Additional formative assessment:
Before Reading Week in term 2 you will receive a set of exercises to complete over Reading week. These will form the basis of the Midterm
Grammar test in week 7 of term 2. This is a compulsory internal
Grammar test which will help you and your teacher to chart your progress and identify which Grammar topics need still more practice.