This module builds upon the linguistic knowledge acquired at A level or equivalent. The emphasis is on progressive language learning, reflected through continuous assessment of learning. It integrates the study of a number of key cultural issues with a deepening study of the structures, vocabulary and sounds of the language. Students will manipulate information from spoken and written texts in the German language. Students will develop their competencies in using language-learning technologies to support their linguistic progress.

1. Understand the principles of learning a foreign language intensively and organise their learning with guidance from the tutor
2. Read, understand and speak the German language to at least the level of B1 in the Common European Framework
3. Engage confidently and with appropriate grammatical correctness and spontaneity in everyday conversation in the German language
4. Write coherent texts in a range of registers on a range of topics with appropriate grammatical accuracy
5. Extract data and ideas from a range of authentic written texts
6. Have extended and refined vocabulary and skills by engaging with the Independent Learning Portfolio
7. Be able to engage with appropriate language learning technologies
8. Be able to identify, assess, and make good use of appropriate reference materials (e.g. dictionaries; online resources; self-study tool)

The module will be taught through a blend of live online classes and guided, interactive online tasks and activities, designed to fulfil the learning outcomes. These will be delivered remotely, and on-campus if the University deems it safe and practicable.

Independent Learning: You will be expected to spend a significant amount of time studying outside the online classes. Materials will be provided on Learning Central which will help you develop your expertise as an independent language learner. You will be asked to consolidate your online class work by learning vocabulary and linguistic structures, and by reading, watching and/or listening to material in the target language. You will also be expected to prepare exercises and activities for the live online classes, to write assignments and generally begin to acquire a repertoire of effective language learning strategies.

1. Subject-specific language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) in the German language at the appropriate level
2. The ability to use language creatively and precisely for a range of purposes and audiences
3. The abilities to extract and synthesize key information from written, spoken and other sources
4. A greater awareness of how languages (including the mother tongue) function
5. The skills to be effective, independent  and self-aware Iearners, including active reflection on learning processes and preferences so as to independently develop appropriate strategies and linguistic skills to ensure progression
6. The ability to work creatively and flexibly with others as part of a team
7. Skills in intercultural awareness, understanding and competence, including a critical understanding of other cultures and practice other than one’s own
8. Enhanced skills in effective communication, presentation and interaction
9. Enhanced digital literacy skills

The method(s) of assessing the learning outcomes for this module are set out in the Assessment Table, which also contains the weightings of each assessment component.

Reassessment

You may be required to resit one or more of the assessments in this module if you fail the module. The Examination Board will advise you which assessments you need to resit during the August resit period. Resit assessments that are not supported by extenuating circumstances will be capped at the pass mark applicable to your programme.

The course will focus on:

• Consolidating and building on knowledge of grammar points already studied
• Developing more complex sentence structures
• Developing the range of vocabulary relevant to contemporary society, as specified in the European Common Framework of Reference, level B1+ > B2/1
• Developing a sense of different registers
• Developing an awareness of the cultural contexts of the target cultures
• Making the most of independent learning and learning technologies

• Textbook Sicher! Aktuell B2, Ismaning: Hueber, available from Blackwells Bookshop (Students Union) (integrated text and workbook (2 volumes) for Units 1-6 and Units 7-12)
• Core materials uploaded to Learning Central

Students are also expected to engage with the materials and resources included in the Independent Learning Portfolios on Learning Central.

• A comprehensive dictionary e.g. Collins German Dictionary: German-English, English-German, 8^th ed., Harper Collins 2013; Oxford German Dictionary: German-English. English-German, 3^rd ed., OUP 2008
• A monolingual dictionary. Recommendation: Langenscheidt Großwörterbuch Deutsch als Fremdsprache. Langenscheidt 2010.
• A German grammar, such as:
  • Hering, Axel et al. (2009) Übungsgrammatik für die Mittelstufe. Ismaning: Hueber, available from Blackwells Bookshop
  • Durrell, M. et al. (2015). Essential German Grammar. 2^nd ed. London: Routledge
  • Zorach, C. and Melin C. (2014). English Grammar for Students of German. US: Olivia & Hill Press
  • Kars, J. and Häussermann, U. (1997). Grundgrammatik Deutsch. Frankfurt am Main: Diesterweg