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Modern German Language I (GERM0001)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Teaching department
School of European Languages, Culture and Society
Credit value
30
Restrictions
Language pre-requisites apply to this module. Students not studying in the language at degree level or with equivalent knowledge may not be eligible and must seek approval prior to registering. Please contact the email address provided. Not available to Affiliate Exchange Students.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

Module description

This is a language module that develops a range of core linguistic skills, including spoken and written German, reading comprehension, and translation from German into English. The module consists of 3 components:
Discussion and Essay: students write essays and give presentations on selected literary, historical and cultural themes.
Translation and Reading Comprehension: this seminar provides an introduction to translation techniques, addresses linguistic differences between English and German, and develops techniques for reading and understanding German texts.
German Grammar: this seminar will focus on the structure and use of the German language. Topics include word order, case, adjectival endings and verb forms.

Preparatory Reading

  • Hilke Dreyer and Richard Schmitt, Lehr- und Ãœbungsbuch der deutschen Grammatik + Lösungsschlüssel (Hueber, 2009) or
  • Hilke Dreyer and Richard Schmitt, A Practice Grammar of German, trans. by Gerald R. Williams (Hueber, 2010) + Answer Key.

Please note: This module description is accurate at the time of publication. Minor amendments may be made prior to the start of the academic year.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Terms 1 and 2 ÌýÌýÌý Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 5)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
70% Exam
30% Viva or oral presentation
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
15
Module leader
Dr Dagmar Paulus
Who to contact for more information
d.paulus@ucl.ac.uk

Intended teaching term: Terms 1 and 2 ÌýÌýÌý Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 4)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
70% Exam
30% Viva or oral presentation
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
23
Module leader
Dr Dagmar Paulus
Who to contact for more information
d.paulus@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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