GM1002 First Level German A 2

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

20

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 7

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Planned timetable

3.00 pm

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Module coordinator

Dr D E Osborne

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Module Staff

Team taught

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Module description

This module builds on the foundation study of German language and literature in Module GM1001. Language classes will further develop speaking, reading and writing skills and grammatical competence, using materials which cover aspects of contemporary German society and culture. Lectures and tutorials cover the period from 1989 to the present day, examining the emergence of contemporary German literature and culture in a range of genres.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS GM1001

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 70% Exam = 30%

Re-assessment

3-hour Written Examination = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1 lecture (x 11 weeks); 1 seminar ( x 11 weeks); 3 language classes (x 11 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours

55

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

145

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.