Rhedir gan School of Arts, Culture and Language

20.000 Credyd neu 10.000 Credyd ECTS

Semester 1

Trefnydd: Dr Sarah Pogoda

1. To consolidate and expand on students' knowledge of German grammar and vocabulary.
2. To develop translation skills into and out of the target language, and skills in manipulation of written German.
3. To develop oral and aural skills.
4. To familiarise students with lexis relevant to their forthcoming residence abroad, and other sociocultural contexts.

Students on this module will be working towards achieving B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), with Post-Beginner students working towards achieving B1 on the Common European Framework. Post-Beginner students receive on extra contact hour per week.

This module deepens students' command of the written language through translation, text and essay work. Emphasis will be placed on a secure grasp of structures and sensitivity to register. Oral proficiency will be fostered through discussions of contemporary issues in the German-speaking world with students' presentations on various topics. In order to prepare students for their year abroad, key topics will be covered, university life in Germany and Austria, and general 'Landeskunde'. Students will also be required to read and review two short novels in order to expand their vocabulary and improve their grasp of grammatical structures.

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50-69%: A good knowledge of vocabulary and grammar and a good ability to translate and manipulate a variety of textual material. Good oral and aural competence.

ardderchog

70+%: An excellent knowledge of vocabulary and grammar and an excellent ability to translate and otherwise manipulate texts, with a firm understanding of register. Excellent oral and aural competence.

trothwy

40-49%: A limited knowledge of vocabulary and grammar and a limited ability to translate and paraphrase the prescribed range of texts. Basic oral and aural competence.

1. Demonstrate an increased proficiency in translation, essay-writing, comprehension and oral skills.

2. Demonstrate greater grammatical accuracy, more advanced vocabulary and an appreciation of register and nuance.

3. Display greater confidence in the presentation of oral reports (Referat) and general discussion.

Math	Enw	Disgrifiad	Pwysau
	Summary/re-writing test		25.00
	Written exam (1 hour)		30.00
	Oral exam		25.00
	Listening Comprehension Test		20.00
	Self-Study Portfolio		0.00

		Oriau
Seminar	1 hour x grammar per week for 11 weeks 1 hour x writing skills per week for 11 weeks 1 hour x conversation skills per week for 11 weeks	33
Private study		156
Tutorial	Extra tutorial for beginners	11

• Llythrennedd - Medrusrwydd mewn darllen ac ysgrifennu drwy amrywiaeth o gyfryngau
• Hunanreolaeth - Gallu gweithio mewn ffordd effeithlon, prydlon a threfnus. Gallu edrych ar ganlyniadau tasgau a digwyddiadau, a barnu lefelau o ansawdd a phwysigrwydd
• Archwilio - Gallu ymchwilio ac ystyried dewisiadau eraill
• Adalw gwybodaeth - Gallu mynd at wahanol ac amrywiol ffynonellau gwybodaeth
• Sgiliau Rhyngbersonol - Gallu gofyn cwestiynau, gwrando'n astud ar atebion a'u harchwilio
• Dadansoddi Beirniadol & Datrys Problem - Gallu dadelfennu a dadansoddi problemau neu sefyllfaoedd cymhleth. Gallu canfod atebion i broblemau drwy ddadansoddiadau ac archwilio posibiliadau
• Cyflwyniad - Gallu cyflwyno gwybodaeth ac esboniadau yn glir i gynulleidfa. Trwy gyfryngau ysgrifenedig neu ar lafar yn glir a hyderus.
• Gwaith Tîm - Gallu cydweithio'n adeiladol ag eraill ar dasg gyffredin, ac/neu fod yn rhan o dîm gweithio o ddydd i ddydd
• Dadl - Gallu cyflwyno, trafod a chyfiawnhau barn neu lwybr gweithredu, naill ai gydag unigolyn neu mewn grwˆp ehangach
• Hunanymwybyddiaeth & Ystyried - Bod yn ymwybodol o'ch cryfderau, gwendidau, nodau ac amcanion eich hun. Gallu adolygu ,cloriannu a myfyrio'n rheolaidd ar eich perfformiad eich hun ac eraill.

• The ability to translate short passages into and out of the target language. (Benchmark statement 5.3, 5.4)
• Effective oral communication and presentation skills (including delivery and argument development, discussion and defence) in the target language through individual and/or group discussions. (Benchmark statement 5.3, 5.4)
• The ability to use the target language creatively and precisely in more substantial written assignments in the target language. (Benchmark statement 5.14)
• The ability to translate more substantial passages into and out of the target language. (Benchmark statement 5.3, 5.4)
• Engaging with, interpreting and critically evaluating short and longer contemporary texts (short stories, films, novels) in the target language (Benchmark statement 5. 8, and 5.9)
• Enhanced oral communication and presentation skills (including delivery and argument development, discussion and defence) in the target language through individual and/or group discussions. (Benchmark statement 5.3, 5.4)
• The ability to use the target language creatively and precisely in oral assignments, showing ease with a wider range of topics and registers in formal and informal situations. (Benchmark statement 5.3, 5.4)
• Further develop aural comprehension skills in the target language, supported by a wide range of appropriate materials in different media. (Benchmark statement 5.3, 5.4)
• The ability to read, understand and summarise more complex written texts in the target language. (Benchmark statement 5.3, 5.4)

Rhestrau Darllen Bangor (Talis)

http://readinglists.bangor.ac.uk/modules/lzg-2020.html

Rhagofynnol ar gyfer:

• LZG-3040: Gegenwartssprache II (3 Major)
• LZG-2015: Year Abroad Alternative

Cydofynion

• LZG-2032: 3 Lang Project (3 major)

Cydofynnol ar gyfer:

• LZG-2032: 3 Lang Project (3 major)

Gorfodol mewn cyrsiau:

• R916: BA French, German & Italian year 2 (BA/FGI4#)
• R920: French, German and Italian with International Experience year 2 (BA/FGI4IE)
• R912: BA French, German & Spanish year 2 (BA/FGS4#)
• R91F: BA French, German & Spanish [with Foundation Year] year 2 (BA/FGS4#F)
• R925: BA German, Italian & Spanish year 2 (BA/GIS4#)