If you need advice or guidance with study skills, please go to MC125 to find out what help is available Learning and Teaching Guide 2015-16 6WL001-Intermediate/Advanced Language (Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian & Spanish)-B2 Module leader contact details Jose Martinez Language for You Coordinator & Spanish Senior Lecturer Tel: +44 (0) 1902 322 472 E-mail: jose.martinez@wlv.ac.uk Module team contact details Eleanor Andrews Senior Lecturer in Italian Tel: 01902 322461 E-mail: e.andrews@wlv.ac.uk Irina Moore Senior Lecturer in Russian Tel: +44 (0) 10902 323480 E-mail: I.Moore@wlv.ac.uk Hildegard Norton-Uhl Senior Lecturer in German Tel: +44 (0) 10902 322454 E-mail: H.Norton-uhl@wlv.ac.uk Tom Dickins Senior Lecturer in Russian Tel: 01902 322460 E-mail: t.dickins@wlv.ac.uk Aims and learning outcomes This module aims to facilitate students in rising one stage in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, that is to say, if the student’s starting level is B1, they should achieve level B2 by the end of the module; if the starting level is B2, they should achieve C1, etc. The module aims to improve the full range of communicative competencies (writing, speaking, listening and reading); revise and build on knowledge of main grammatical concepts; extend the range of passive and active vocabulary for a wider range of contexts; increase appreciation of different registers and style. A variety of activities will be undertaken, including pronunciation and listening practice, role plays, reading and writing activities. The students will also enhance their skills through guided independent study and blended learning, individually and in groups. In parallel, this module aims to develop a grounding in selected aspects of historical, socio-political and cultural issues in the target language community/communities and to compare and evaluate the students’ own cultural standpoint against European and in particular target-language perspectives. Course Guide(s) can be accessed at: www.wlv.ac.uk/courseguides and the undergraduate regulations at www.wlv.ac.uk/polsregs 2 branch they have chosen. They will also consider whether business practice differs between the UK and the target-language community/communities. Course Guide(s) can be accessed at: https://www.wlv.ac.uk/current-students/course-guides-2015-16/ and the undergraduate regulations at http://www.wlv.ac.uk/about-us/governance/legal-information/policiesand-regulations/ 1 If you need advice or guidance with study skills, please go to MC125 to find out what help is available Learning Outcomes On the successful completion of the module you should be able to: To develop comprehension of the target language in a set range of formal/informal contexts and to produce accurate target language in both written and oral form in more demanding contexts. he target language; to extend the vocabulary thereof; to show evidence of preparation to use the target language in a business or professional role, with consideration of both linguistic and cultural aspects involved. aspects of social, political, economic & cultural issues of the country/countries in which the target language is spoken; in particular to compare/contrast them with the norms of their own cultural background. and digital literacy through a variety of tasks and activities performed in class and during independent study time. Module Description The module concentrates on enhancing receptive (reading and listening) and productive (speaking and writing) skills, in a progressive and contextualised manner. A course book may form the basis of the programme and is supplemented with other learning materials introducing contemporary aspects of the target-language culture and society. Assessment (See overleaf for full details) Assessment Tasks 1. Listening & Speaking. 2. Reading, Writing and Grammar. % weighting for items of assessment 50% (25% for each item) 50% Hand in date (Teaching week) Minimum pass grade for assessment task(s) Week 10 (14-12-15) 40 % Week 12 (11-01-16) 40 % Indicative Schedule – Weekly Programme Week 1 w/c 12-10-15 Introduction, explanation of programme. 1. To express likes and opinions. 2. Talking about health and wellbeing. Week 2 w/c 19-10-15 3. To express time (time clauses). 4. To express aim (final clauses). Week 3 w/c 26-10-15 5. To express cause (cause clauses). Week 4 w/c 02-11-15 6. To express condition (conditional sentences). Course Guide(s) can be accessed at: https://www.wlv.ac.uk/current-students/course-guides-2015-16/ and the undergraduate regulations at http://www.wlv.ac.uk/about-us/governance/legal-information/policiesand-regulations/ 2 If you need advice or guidance with study skills, please go to MC125 to find out what help is available Week 5 w/c 9-11-15 7. Social issues (immigration). Week 6 w/c 16-11-15 8. Passive voice. Week 7 w/c 23-11-15 9. Economic lexicon. Week 8 w/c 30-11-15 10. Advertising (1). Week 9 w/c 07-12-15 10. Advertising (2). Week 10 w/c 14-12-15 Revision week Listening & Speaking exams Week 11 w/c 04-01-16 REVISION & CONSOLIDATION Week Revision of all the grammatical points covered during the course. Week 12 w/c 11-01-16 Revision week Writing exam Please note that all dates in the weekly schedule are approximate and may vary depending on progress and other circumstances. If in doubt, always check with your tutor. Learning Materials Key Texts German- Aspekte Neu Mittelstufe Deutsch. Lehr- und Arbeitsbuch Teil 2 (B1 plus) Langenscheidt 2014 ISBN 9783126050197 (19.99 Euro) Russian-The Russian course is available at: http://gefix.net/sazov/ and other materials providing by the teaching staff Spanish-Español en Marcha 4 B2 (student book). ISBN 9788497782968 Other languages-TBC Course Guide(s) can be accessed at: https://www.wlv.ac.uk/current-students/course-guides-2015-16/ and the undergraduate regulations at http://www.wlv.ac.uk/about-us/governance/legal-information/policiesand-regulations/ 3 If you need advice or guidance with study skills, please go to MC125 to find out what help is available Recommended Reading Russian- “A Comprehensive Russian Grammar” by Terence Wade, Blackwell, 1992. Spanish- C.Ross Contemporary Spain Other languages-TBC Learning Activities All students will have 4 class-hours a week with a lecturer, in which you may; -plays, simulations, discussions, video in class/online, audio in class/online, listening comprehensions based on material prepared at home Students should be sure to re-visit what has been covered in class after each lesson. Students need to consolidate areas of vocabulary and grammar in a systematic and regular way, and can do so using materials on the internet, their coursebook and resources available in the Harrison Learning Centre. Students should try, if possible, to make contact with a native speaker of the target language; the Tandem Learning and Language Café WOLF topics may facilitate this. If you do not spend the recommended amount of time and effort on your studies (revising grammar and vocabulary, preparing for forthcoming classes, preparing assignments) you will not make the necessary progress. Your tutor will be pleased to advise you on how to make the most of your self-directed study. Organise your time now! Oral/Aural activities Pronunciation practice, role-plays, debates, individual or group presentations and discussions and exposure to audio/video recordings supplemented during independent study time through use of the Internet and the virtual learning environment. Reading/Writing Activities Grammar-development activities, vocabulary acquisition tasks, translation, summary and essay writing as well as activities to develop reading skills. These activities may be done at home or in class, individually or in groups, and may be done through digital means of communication. Other Activities: The course book and other materials may provide the basis for teaching and learning specific aspects of target-language culture and society. Activities aiming and comparing and contrasting different cultures and practices (with specific reference to the target-language community/communities) to assist the student to become a global citizen. Course Guide(s) can be accessed at: https://www.wlv.ac.uk/current-students/course-guides-2015-16/ and the undergraduate regulations at http://www.wlv.ac.uk/about-us/governance/legal-information/policiesand-regulations/ 4 If you need advice or guidance with study skills, please go to MC125 to find out what help is available Assessment Methods and Weightings During the course students will be assessed in four distinct parts: listening, speaking, reading and writing. The weight of the different parts is distributed as follow: Listening (25 %), speaking (25 %), grammar, reading and writing (50 %). The marks from the different parts will be averaged to form the overall grade for the module. In order to pass the module you must gain a minimum of 40 %. Assessment Tasks See above. Details will be given during the course of the semester. Assessment Criteria Details will be given during the course of the semester. Marking Scheme: UG New Percentage Marking Scheme from September 2013 Grade comparison 90-100 Passing grade, equivalent to an A grade - Outstanding 80-89 Passing grade, equivalent to an A grade- Excellent 70-79 Passing grade, equivalent to an A grade- Very good 60-69 Passing grade, equivalent to a B grade - Good 50-59 Passing grade, equivalent to a C grade- Satisfactory 40-49 Passing grade, equivalent to a D grade - Pass 30-39 Failing grade, may be compensated at upper end 20-29 Failing grade 10-19 Failing grade 0-9 Failing grade Deadlines See above. Submission You must keep a copy of any work whether it is submitted electronically or as a printed paper document. N.B. A sample of students work will be retained for audit purposes as part of the quality monitoring process. Course Guide(s) can be accessed at: https://www.wlv.ac.uk/current-students/course-guides-2015-16/ and the undergraduate regulations at http://www.wlv.ac.uk/about-us/governance/legal-information/policiesand-regulations/ 5 If you need advice or guidance with study skills, please go to MC125 to find out what help is available Referencing Follow the recommendations specified by your Subject. Academic Misconduct The University takes academic misconduct very seriously. It can be defined as any of the following:Cheating is defined as any attempt to gain unfair advantage in an assessment by dishonest means, and includes e.g. all breaches of examination room rules, impersonating another candidate, falsifying data, and obtaining an examination paper in advance of its authorised release. Plagiarism is the act of taking someone else’s work and passing it off as your own. This includes incorporating either unattributed direct quotation(s) or substantial paraphrasing from the work of another/others. It is important to cite all sources whose work has been drawn on and reference them fully in accordance with the referencing standard used in each academic school. Collusion is when two or more people combine to produce a piece of work for assessment that is passed off as the work of one student alone. The work may be so alike in content, wording and structure that the similarity goes beyond what might have been coincidence. For example - where one student has copied the work of another, or where a joint effort has taken place in producing what should have been an individual effort. Penalties Where an offence is admitted, or a panel decides that cheating, plagiarism or collusion has occurred, a penalty will be imposed. The severity of the penalty will vary according to the nature of the offence and the level of study. Penalties will range from failure of the assignment under investigation to a restriction of the award a student may ultimately achieve or a requirement to leave the University. Further information can be found on-line on the University web pages or from the Students’ Union. Return of Work/Collection Arrangements The normal expectation is that student work will be returned within four working weeks from the date of submission. Collecting your work is very important since the written feedback provided on it will help you understand why you have received a particular grade. It will also help you to improve your work and develop your skills and knowledge further. It is your responsibility to collect your work. You can do this in the following ways: collect your work from the module leader if the assignment can be posted, attach a stamped addressed A4 envelope to it when you submit it to the Student Office and it will be posted back to you. However, we accept NO responsibility for any items lost during transit. You must do one of the above. Course Guide(s) can be accessed at: https://www.wlv.ac.uk/current-students/course-guides-2015-16/ and the undergraduate regulations at http://www.wlv.ac.uk/about-us/governance/legal-information/policiesand-regulations/ 6 If you need advice or guidance with study skills, please go to MC125 to find out what help is available Resit Information The Group Tutor will contact students who have failed the module with details of what pieces of the portfolio can be resubmitted. Please note that Submission deadlines for resit coursework and examinations are published on subject notice boards in MC building, outside Student Support MC125 and on WOLF. Registration: Students need to ensure they are registered on this module. You can check this on E:Vision. Jose Martinez September 2015 Valid 2015-16 Course Guide(s) can be accessed at: https://www.wlv.ac.uk/current-students/course-guides-2015-16/ and the undergraduate regulations at http://www.wlv.ac.uk/about-us/governance/legal-information/policiesand-regulations/ 7