UCL CENTRE FOR LANGUAGES &
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
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German Level 5+
(Common European Framework Level C1)
Prerequisite for entry
Successful completion of German level 5 at UCL CLIE or high A Level grade (or equivalent); an
extended stay in a German speaking country in the recent past is recommended and/or a
very good grasp of the language and the ability to conduct a conversation without difficulty
Term duration
10 x 2-hour classes
Self-Study
40 hours in total
Progression
After 20 hours students may progress to level Proficiency
Aims and Objectives
The course is designed for advanced level students requiring the language for vocational
and professional purposes. The course comprises knowledge and understanding both of the
structure of the German language and of the business, social, historical and political contexts
in which German is currently used. It enables participants to use their language skills in a wide
variety of situations. The course covers recent history, current affairs and the latest issues in
German speaking countries as well as other related topics. Cultural awareness will be raised
within a European/global context.
The course will enhance knowledge and use of complex structures (a variety of styles and
registers from a range of authentic material).
Functions
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expressing complex ideas and opinions, critical topic-related comments
debating, speculating
suggesting, accepting, refusing
describing and paraphrasing, defining, explaining
composing written pieces of information for different purposes
conducting short presentations on a variety of topics
summarising complex/extensive authentic written and audio-visual material
selecting and editing authentic material autonomously according to relevance and
suitability for particular tasks
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Course Content
Main topics/themes to be covered (selection from the following):
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overview of the political and administrative structure of German speaking countries
demographic developments, gender roles and family life
the European Union and global affairs
current affairs: German political, socio-economic and cultural developments
arts (music, literature, film, art, cultural heritage)
Skills
Reading
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reading for gist (skimming), scanning for specific information
in depth analysis of complex topics in major newspapers/magazines and specialised
publications
Writing
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short essays
analysis and review of articles
summaries
critical comments
Listening
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radio, TV, audio and video recordings, feature films
directed listening for specific tasks
presentations, summaries
Speaking
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formal and informal discussions, debates, round table
presentations
role-play
Linguistic Structures
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analysing/comparing texts from various sources
recognising and applying different linguistic registers in writing and in speaking
preparing different types of oral contributions
improving confidence in using German as a foreign language in a variety of situations
consolidating and improving listening and reading skills by dealing with a variety of complex
authentic materials
consolidating and improving oral and written linguistic range as well as accuracy in a wide
variety of contexts
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Grammar (selection from the following)
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complex sentences and connectors
verbs and prepositions
passive and alternative forms
subjunctive I and II
revision of adjective declension
the use of nouns with prepositions versus the use of clauses with a connector
fixed noun-verb-connections and idiomatic expressions
Learning Resources
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Reference: Sections of the following books might be used
Mittelpunkt C1, Lehrbuch, Klett, ISBN: 9783126766104
em neu Abschlusskurs, Kursbuch, Hueber, ISBN 9783195016971
studio d C1 Deutsch als Fremdsprache, Cornelsen, ISBN 9783060205240
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Authentic written material from various sources such as Die Zeit, Der Spiegel, Die
Wirtschaftswoche etc.
Authentic audio and audio-visual material
German films
variety of internet sources
In addition there is a wide range of language learning materials for self-study in the Self-Access
Centre. Also, there will be regularly updated information on cultural events connected with
Germany, German language and culture.
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