This module aims to assist students in developing their skills in written and spoken German to an advanced level, also in a work context, and practice listening skills and read extensive texts in German;

To provide students with grammar skills;

To provide students with skills in translation techniques;

To provide students with basic skills in interpreting;

To provide students with oral techniques;

To provide students with research skills in the target language;

To equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to embark on their Year Abroad with confidence and to make the experience a success;

To equip students for a work environment in German.

(LO1) Ability to apply high standard grammar in written and spoken German.

(LO2) Ability to apply basic skills in translation techniques

(LO3) Ability to apply research skills

(LO4) Ability to apply work-related German language skills

(S1) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - written

(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - oral

(S3) Personal organisation

(S4) Research skills - Awareness of /commitment to academic integrity

(S5) Global citizenship - Cultural awareness

The majority of teaching will be delivered face-to-face on campus. Online delivery will be used to complement the on-campus delivery and where technology affords a better learning experience.

Seminar:
This module is taught in three weekly classes, with a tutorial week in week seven. One hour of is dedicated to language with a Landeskunde specific component and year abroad preparation. One hour is dedicated to listening, speaking and practical skills including work placement-related language for the year abroad. One hour is dedicated to translation and interpreting and grammar points.

Development of advanced productive and receptive skills, research skills; 'Landeskunde', work placement-related German, grammar, translation, interpreting.