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German language modules

German language modules are available to study in Year 1, 2 and 3 for students on eligible programmes. Each module accommodates varying language levels and students will be divided into groups accordingly.

TLC1010D Language 1 German

This module is for level 4 (first year) students.

Module title	Language 1 (German)
Module code	TLC1010 (A, B, C, D, E, F, G)
Credit rating	20 credits
Level	Undergraduate level 4
Semester	This module lasts for 2 semesters
Contact hours	One 2 hour class per week in Semester 1 and Semester 2 (48 hours)

TLC1010D Language 1 German module details

Eligibility

Language modules are available to undergraduate students on eligible programmes in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. To check if you are eligible to take a language as part of your degree, please consult the eprospectus. We specify in the module listing for each degree where this is an option.

Module pre-requisites

This module is for level 4 (first year) students.
You may elect this module if you are a beginner or if you have studied the language before and have a qualification in the language, such as a GCSE or A Level.
You will be placed into groups based on your entry language level.
You will not be allowed to take a language module if you are already proficient or fluent in the target language.
Anybody who is not enrolled on the module is not allowed to attend.

Language levels

On enrolment, you will be contacted by the Language Centre and asked to complete a Language Induction Form. This will help us to ascertain your prior knowledge of your chosen language. Based on the information you provide, you will be placed into language level groups. Please note that it is not always possible to accommodate all language levels per language.

Availability

All Language 1 languages (French, Spanish, Mandarin, German, Arabic, Italian and Japanese) will be available to elect but please note that modules can only run subject to viable numbers. We endeavour to accommodate varying language levels per language but this is not always possible.

Description

This is a 20-credit elective module designed for students who wish to learn a brand new language, or for students who wish to further develop their current language skills alongside their main programme of study. The module aims to improve students’ language skills appropriate to their entry level.

This module will allow you to diversify your degree, whilst enhancing your communication skills in the target language. You will be taught in an interactive and communicative manner where extensive use will be made of authentic materials in the target language. You will also be required to reflect on your own learning needs when faced with the target language and to explore the strategies required to make progress as a learner.

Assessment

PR1: Oral assessment (15% of the module)
CW1: Portfolio (40% of the module)
CW2: Class Test (45% of the module)

Additional information

You will receive more information about your chosen language module on enrolment. If you require any information in the meantime, please contact Selene Genovesi.

[email protected]

TLC2000D Language 2 German

This module is for level 5 (second year) students.

Module title	Language 2 (German)
Module code	TLC2000 (A, B, C, D, E, F, G)
Credit rating	20 credits
Level	Undergraduate level 5
Semester	This module lasts for 2 semesters
Contact hours	One 2 hour class per week in Semester 1 and Semester 2 (48 hours)

TLC2000D Language 2 German module details

Eligibility

Module pre-requisites

This module is for level 5 (second year) students.
You may elect this module if you have successfully completed the corresponding level 4 TLC1010 module.
If you did not complete the corresponding level 4 TLC1010 language module, you may elect this module if you have the equivalent demonstrable knowledge of the target language, subject to approval by the Module Leader.
This module is not open to beginners.
You will not be allowed to take this module if you are already proficient or fluent in the target language.
Anybody who is not enrolled on the module is not allowed to attend.

Language levels

Availability

The TLC2000 language modules available to elect will be determined by the TLC1010 language modules which ran in the previous cycle. For example, if a language does not run at level 4, it will not be offered at level 5 in the next cycle. Please note that modules can only run subject to viable numbers. We endeavour to accommodate varying language levels per language, but this is not always possible.

Description

Assessment

PR1: Oral assessment (15% of the module)
CW1: Portfolio (40% of the module)
CW2: Class Test (45% of the module)

Additional information

You will receive more information about your chosen language module on enrolment. If you require any information in the meantime, please contact Selene Genovesi.

[email protected]

TLC3000D Language 3 German

This module is for level 6 (third year) students.

Module title	Language 3 (German)
Module code	TLC3000 (A, B, C, D, E, F, G)
Credit rating	20 credits
Level	Undergraduate level 5
Semester	This module lasts for 2 semesters
Contact hours	One 2 hour class per week in Semester 1 and Semester 2 (48 hours)

TLC3000D Language 2 German module details

Eligibility

Module pre-requisites

This module is for level 6 (third year) students.
You may elect this module if you have successfully completed the corresponding level 5 TLC2000 module.
If you did not complete the corresponding level 5 TLC2000 language module, you may elect this module if you have the equivalent demonstrable knowledge of the target language, subject to approval by the Module Leader.
This module is not open to beginners.
You will not be allowed to take this module if you are already proficient or fluent in the target language.
Anybody who is not enrolled on the module is not allowed to attend.

Language levels

Availability

The TLC3000 language modules available to elect will be determined by the TLC2000 language modules which ran in the previous cycle. For example, if a language does not run at level 5, it will not be offered at level 6 in the next cycle. Please note that modules can only run subject to viable numbers. We endeavour to accommodate varying language levels per language, but this is not always possible.

Description

This is a 20-credit elective module designed for students who wish to build upon previously learnt language skills alongside their main programme of study. The module aims to improve students’ language skills appropriate to their entry level.

The aim of the module is to provide students with the language skills necessary to become a more proficient user of the target language. Students will be expected to develop language skills so that they are equipped to get by during time or residence abroad.

Assessment

PR1: Oral assessment (15% of the module)
CW1: Portfolio (40% of the module)
CW2: Class Test (45% of the module)

Additional information

You will receive more information about your chosen language module on enrolment. If you require any information in the meantime, please contact Selene Genovesi.

[email protected]