Undergraduate Course: German 3 Language (ELCG09014)
Course Outline
| School | School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 9 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | Further development and practice of written and spoken German language skills at about CEFR level C1.1. This course is mainly aimed at visiting students who want to continue their German language studies during their time in Edinburgh. |
| Course description |
There are three contact hours per week, each dedicated to a specific aspect of language practice: LP1, LP2 and oral. Students will normally be taught together with German 4 students, but they will be assessed differently at the appropriate level.
In the LP1 class, students practice a mix of translation from German into English and précis writing in German. The translation classes systematically develop the ability to recognise the register, meaning, and cultural import of journalistic texts in German, and to render them appropriately in English. The précis are written in German and are a summary of a text on a journalistic or cultural topic. Working from a course dossier provided on LEARN at the beginning of the course, students produce written work in class, both individually and in groups, on a weekly basis. They will also produce two written homework assignments per semester which contribute to the coursework mark for the course.
In the LP2 class, students practice essay writing in German in semester one and in translation from German into English in semester two. The essay-writing element of the course teaches students to structure and sustain, in German, an argument relating to political, cultural, or social issues. The course will develop students' writing style and vocabulary in German, and their competence in German grammar and syntax. In the translation classes, students will practice translating literary extracts with a view to developing cultural awareness and linguistic sensitivity, as well as good translating skills. Again, students will produce written work in class, both individually and in groups, on a weekly basis as outlined in the course dossier provided at the beginning of the course, and also submit two homework assignments per semester which are assessed and contribute to the coursework mark.
In the oral classes, students will continue to develop their spoken German through class discussions of select topics on German and Austrian current political and cultural issues. Students will be required to read the texts provided in the course dossier (available on LEARN at the start of the course) and do further research on the topics in self study. Each student will give one presentation per semester on one of the topics chosen from the dossier and they are also expected to contribute to class discussions throughout both terms. Both the presentation and weekly class contributions will be assessed on linguistic criteria (range, fluency and accuracy of language) and on the quality of the content (knowledge of the topics, independence and originality of thought, analytical skill).
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
Students MUST have passed:
German 2 (ELCG08006) AND
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | In addition to a pass in German 2 overall, students must also have achieved a pass mark (40% or above) in the language component of German 2. |
| Additional Costs | Print costs for course dossiers |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Knowledge of German language at approximately CEFR level B2.2 or above. |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2015/16, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Full Year |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 70,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
126 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
50 %,
Coursework
50 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
The course is assessed through a combination of coursework assessment (50%) and end-of-year examination (50%).
The coursework assessment consists of regular written language exercises (précis, translation and essay; a total of four per semester), two class exams in both Language Paper 1 and 2, and continuous assessment of oral work (regular contribution to class discussions and one presentation per semester).
The end-of-year examination consists of a written exam and an oral exam. In the written exam, you will be required to answer two questions out of a choice of three given questions: translation of a passage from German into English, a précis of about 250 words, or an essay in German of about 300-400 words. The oral examination will last 20 minutes and consists of a presentation and a question/answer session in German on a number of select topics. |
| Feedback |
Students will receive regular oral feedback on their spoken and written work in class. They will also receive written feedback on their coursework assignments and on the class exams. They will receive written feedback on their performance in the oral component of the course and will be offered the opportunity to receive further oral feedback on all aspects of their performance on request. |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours & Minutes |
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| Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | German 3/German Language Paper 1 Class Examination | 1:30 | | | Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | German 3/German Language Paper 2 Class Examination | 1:30 | | | Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | German 3 | 0:05 | |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- TDemonstrate a nuanced command of German vocabulary, grammar and syntax, along with a critical understanding of a range of specific areas of German and Austrian culture
- Produce accurate written and spoken German and to translate from German into English, demonstrating an ability to deal with a variety of styles, registers and idiom in both languages
- Write and talk at length about topical and cultural issues in a critical manner, summarizing information accurately and developing a clear argument based on critical analysis and evaluation of a range of sources
- Present and convey information effectively both orally and in writing and both on an impromptu and prepared basis, using a range of media
- Demonstrate self-reliance, initiative and the ability to work creatively and flexibly with others as part of a team
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
By the end of the course, students will have further developed their skills in the areas of research and enquiry, personal and intellectual autonomy, communication, and personal effectiveness. For further specification of these skills see the university¿s graduate and employability skills framework at http://www.employability.ed.ac.uk/documents/GAFramework+Interpretation.pdf |
| Additional Class Delivery Information |
3 contact hours per week. Students will be allocated to tutorial groups according to their timetables. |
| Keywords | DELC,German_language,translation |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Sabine Rolle
Tel: (0131 6)50 3670
Email: |
Course secretary | Mrs Vivien Macnish Porter
Tel: (0131 6)50 3646
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