On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

• respond to and produce simple spoken language in familiar contexts applying your knowledge of grammar and vocabulary;
• respond to and produce simple written texts. You will be able to apply your knowledge and skills of grammar and vocabulary at A2-level (in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) and demonstrate the relevant level of intercultural awareness in your handling of everyday social interactions in German and your use of language;
• engage with a range of digital language learning tools to support your production.

In this module, you will cover the following linguistic structures:

• declension of the noun and pronoun;
• present, future and perfect tenses of the verb;
• rules of word order;
• imperfect tense of the verb;
• use of prepositions;
• use of adjectives (comparison and adjectival endings);
• relative and reflexive pronouns;
• subordinate clauses.

Topics include:

• culture and customs;
• languages and communication;
• accommodation;
• travel and sights;
• leisure activities;
• health;
• work;
• bank;
• clothes;
• inventions;
• features of modern life (including social and behavioural norms), selected cultural areas and personalities of German-speaking countries.

In line with modern foreign languages communicative and active learning methodologies, the in-class activities you will complete will cover all four skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking). These will include pair work and groupwork (dialogue practice, information gap exercises, discussion), individual tasks, discovery and formulation of grammatical rules, work with texts, etc. Homework and coursework tasks will give you the opportunity to revise and consolidate your knowledge and skills and to develop your awareness of how to use language learning tools independently. Our approach not only ensures you engage with a wide range of tasks and activities, but also seeks to support different learning styles.

Your coursework will be marked and returned within two weeks. Rubrics and revision guidance (how-to guides) will be included as needed with each coursework. You will receive detailed feedback alongside suggestions for improvement and an overall percentage showing your provisional grade for that assessment.

• Coursework (15%): Set mid-term (term 1) on the virtual learning environment and includes grammar, reading comprehension (approx 300 words) and writing (80 words).
• Examination (10%): In-class test on the virtual learning environment (bring your own device). This 1-hour test will take place at the end of term 1. It will include an audio (5 min) and a writing task (160-180 words).
• Coursework (20%): Set mid-term (term 2) on the virtual learning environment and includes grammar and a writing task (160-180 word).
• Examination (30%): In-class test on the virtual learning environment (bring your own device). This 1-hour test will take place at the end of term 2. It will include reading (300 words) and a speaking task (5 min).
• Practical (25%): 14-minute oral exam in term 3 consisting of general conversation and role-play.

Assessment information for students on a course with a year abroad

• 7.5 ECTS points awarded on successful completion of the module.
• Available to take for credit towards your degree where your department allows. Also available for extra-credit.
• You must be prepared to attend all classes and and undertake approximately 3 hours of private study each week in addition to the assessment.

Coursebook: 
DaF kompakt neu A2
Birgit Braun, Margit Doubek et al.
Kurs- und Übungsbuch mit MP3-CD 
A2 
212 Seiten 
978-3-12-676314-1

Further information for Year Abroad/Year in Europe Students
Further information for BSc Hons and MSc Language for Science Degrees