MPhys Physics with Study in Europe / Course details

This course is designed for students who already have some knowledge of the German language and have a basic understanding of the grammar system. The course aims to develop skills acquired in LEAP German 1 in speaking, listening, reading and writing. It lays emphasis on communication and comprehension skills but also builds on the fundamentals of grammar already acquired. The course introduces students to a wider range of vocabulary to enable them read longer texts and conduct a more general everyday conversation on familiar topics of everyday communication in German-speaking countries. Topics covered in LEAP German 1 will be revised and extended and new themes will be introduced which will develop understanding of the society and culture of Germany.

• Pre-requisite: Successful completion of LEAP German 1  or equivalent e.g. GCSE grade 8 or 9 taken in the last three years.
• Co-requisite: If you are studying a Modern Languages Degree, either single or joint honours, please refer to relevant guidance about eligibility for LEAP units on your programme structure

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https://www.languagecentre.manchester.ac.uk/learn-a-language/courses-for-all/

Upon successful completion of the course, students will have acquired the ability to:

• demonstrate better understanding and knowledge of key grammar points with appropriate usage;
• demonstrate reasonable competency in comprehension and listening through accurately extracting key information from written and audio sources on specific familiar topics;
• communicate orally in simple, routine situations and handle short social exchanges about familiar topics.

By the end of the course, students should be able to perform at Level A2 of the Common European Framework.

One three-hour seminar per week, delivered through blended learning which integrates on campus and on-line instruction as necessary. This will also include online digital learning available via Blackboard and supplemented by extra online resources to aid students in their independent learning.

At the end of the course students will have developed their: active listening skills; skimming and scanning skills; presentation skills; ability to extract and process information textual information; intercultural competence.

Four pieces of assessed work as follows:

• Semester one: Week 12- Written Exam 30%
• Semester two: Goethe Zertifikat A2 offered subject to confirmation before the courses start.

  The Goethe grade will be modified in order to conform to University regulations. PLEASE NOTE: Members of the public have to pay a fee of £75 for the Goethe exam.

  OR

  Week 11- Listening 10% & Written Exam 30%; week 12 - Oral Exam 30%

Feedback will include a combination of:  

• informal ongoing oral and written feedback resulting from homework and class-based learning activities;
• formal written feedback will be given following every assessment.

Set texts

• Menschen A2, Deutsch als Fremdsprache / Kursbuch mit DVD-ROM. Charlotte Habersack, Angela Pude, Franz Specht (Autoren). ISBN 978-3-19-101902-0 
• Menschen A2, Deutsch als Fremdsprache / Arbeitsbuch mit 2 Audio-CDs Anna Breitsameter, Sabine Glas-Peters, Angela Pude (Autoren) ISBN 978-3-19-111902-7 

Recommended texts

• Fit in Grammatik A1/A2, Taschentrainer , by Anneli Billina. (Hueber 2010), ISBN 978-3-19-357493-0.
• Grammatik - ganz klar! Übungsgrammatik A1-B1 (Hueber 2011), ISBN 978-3-19-051555-4.

Pathway

ULGE51030 LEAP German 3