GM2001 Second Level German A 1

The module aims to further the written and spoken language skills and the ability to read and analyse literary texts acquired by students in GM1001 and GM1002. It continues the pre-honours coverage of German as a university subject by extending students' knowledge of the literature of Germany in the Middle Ages and of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, as well as German linguistics. Language classes will concentrate on practice in writing German, grammar as well as oral and aural competence.

GM2002 Second Level German A 2

This module builds on the language and literary studies in module GM2001 and completes the pre-honours presentation of core areas of German as a university subject with the extension of students' knowledge of modern literature of the twentieth century and contemporary German linguistics. Language classes will continue to concentrate on written skills, including translation and the production of practical text types such as letters, reports and applications and will further promote students' oral communicative skills.

GM2003 Second Level German Language A 1

This module builds on modules GM1001 and GM1002, and consists of the German Language element of module GM2001. It provides practice in writing skills and the extension of students' knowledge of grammar. Language classes also develop competence in listening and speaking and extend students' awareness of contemporary German.

GM2004 Second Level German Language A 2

This module aims to enhance further students' skills in written and spoken German and their knowledge of contemporary German, using the language element of module GM2002.

GM2007 Second Level German Language B 1

This module is designed to provide intensive language study for students who have completed the first level beginners/near beginners modules GM1003 and GM1004. It aims to develop language competence through written and spoken language classes, with reading and oral and written discussion of texts, writing exercises, including essays and letters, practice in speaking and listening, and revision of aspects of grammar. Students are expected to use CALL programmes on a self-access basis.

GM2008 Second Level German Language B 2

Building on module GM2007, the module aims to provide further intensive language study for students who took the First Level (Beginners) modules. It continues to develop reading, analytical, writing, listening and speaking skills and grammatical competence. CALL programmes are a prescribed part of the course.

GM2009 Second Level German B 1

The module is designed for students who have taken the First Level B modules GM1003 and GM1004 and prepares them for entry to Honours courses by intensive language work and by introducing them to the study of modern and mediaeval literature. It aims to develop language competence through written and spoken language classes, with reading and oral and written discussion of texts, writing exercises, including essays and letters, practice in speaking and listening, and revision of aspects of grammar. Students are expected to use CALL programmes on a self-access basis. Lectures and seminars on works by modern authors will develop literary skills. Lectures and seminars on mediaeval literature will help students acquire reading competence and awareness of the literary culture of the Middle Ages.

GM2010 Second Level German B 2

This module builds on the language and Building on GM2009, the module aims to provide further intensive language study for students who took the First Level B modules. It continues to develop reading, analytical, writing, listening and speaking skills and grammatical competence. CALL programmes are a prescribed part of the course. The literature course will be based on texts by modern authors. An introduction to German linguistics will complete a pre-honours coverage of German as a university subject.