Form C4
Heriot-Watt University - Course Descriptor
1. Course
Code
C47GY
2. Course
Title
German Beginners Elective 2
5. School
Management and Languages
7. Delivery:
Location &
Semester
Edin
SBC
Orkney
Dubai
IDL
Collaborative Partner
Approved Learning Partner
Sem 2
Sem…….
Sem………..
Sem……..
Sem….
Name…………………….....Sem..…...
Name …………………………………Sem………..
8. Pre-requisites
C47GX or equivalent
9. Linked Courses
(specify if synoptic)
The two semesters are synoptically linked
3. SCQF 7
4. Credits
Level
6. Course
Dr Kerstin Pfeiffer
Co-ordinator
15
10. Excluded Courses
11. Replacement Courses
Code:
12. Degrees for which
this is a core course
Date Of Replacement:
13. The course may be
delivered to:
UG only
PG only
UG & PG
14. Available as an Elective?
Yes
No
15. Aims
To equip students with a thorough command of the basics of oral and written German
To communicate orally and in writing in German, using simple sentence structures
To understand and respond to authentic spoken discourse (simple statements, dialogues, questions)
To apply and extend basic grammatical structures to a variety of communicative situations
16. Syllabus
Practise reproducing authentic pronunciation
Develop knowledge of basic grammatical rules and patterns and apply these to a range of situations (grammar covered: prepositions; time phrases; modal verbs; perfect
tense; comparison and superlative; imperative; cases; noun plurals; word order; numbers)
Practise listening skills based on dialogues and speech produced by authentic native speakers of German
Write simple texts based on the grammar and the topics covered
Topics to be covered: making appointments; asking the time; describing professions; asking for directions; travelling; shopping; health and sport
Course Book: Begegnungen A1+
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Form C4
Heriot-Watt University - Course Descriptor
17. Learning Outcomes (HWU Core Skills: Employability and Professional Career Readiness)
Subject Mastery
Understanding, Knowledge and Cognitive Skills
Scholarship, Enquiry and Research (Research-Informed Learning)
Engage in simple spontaneous conversation with peers and native
Use reference and support materials appropriately (e.g CALL materials,
speakers of German
VLE, on-line and print dictionaries)
Present information orally in German in order that a sympathetic native
speaker can understand
Demonstrate ability to understand and respond in English and German to
authentic spoken discourse
Produce simple written texts for a specific purpose in accurate and
idiomatic German
Respond accurately to written stimuli in German for various practical
purposes
Develop a knowledge of the grammar of the German language and apply
that knowledge to various communicative situations (both orally and in
writing)
Show awareness of cross-cultural differences
Personal Abilities
Industrial, Commercial & Professional Practice
Autonomy, Accountability & Working with Others
Communication, Numeracy & ICT
Analyse simple texts in German for a specific
Self-management skills fostered by the need to be
Communicate effectively in German in
purpose
committed to a purpose, to manage self-study
both writing and in speech
Structure and make presentations
effectively and to work to deadlines
Respond accurately and appropriately
Ability to gather and sort information
to various written and aural stimuli
Demonstrate capability to engage with and respond
Use ICT for language-learning
appropriately to cultural differences
purposes appropriately
Work effectively with others to produce an output
(written or oral) that meets a specific brief
18. Assessment Methods
19. Re-assessment Methods
Method
Duration of Exam
Weighting (%)
Synoptic courses?
Method
(if applicable)
(if applicable)
Formative Assessment: Lecturer, peer
and self-assessment of various written,
aural comprehension, oral exercises
(group discussions, role plays, partner
discussions)
Continuous Assessment: Lecturer and
on-line assessment of various written,
aural comprehension and oral exercises.
Summative Assessment: Written
examination
Duration of Exam
Yes
50%
2 hour examination at
end of semester
50%
Exam during resit diet.
2 hours
20. Date and Version
Date of Proposal
Date of Approval by
School Committee
Date of
Implementation
Version
Number
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Diet(s)