This German language module is designed for first year undergraduate students. It is for absolute beginners or students with very limited knowledge of the language. No previous knowledge of German in required. Through a variety of methods students will develop a basic competence in reading, writing, listening and speaking German and an understanding of basic German grammar.
At the end of this 12 week-module students will be able to carry out simple everyday tasks in German. Students will be able to understand and use familiar everyday expressions and basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. They will be able to introduce themselves and others and ask and answer questions about personal details. They will be able to interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly. They will have a basic understanding of significant aspects of life and culture of the country and intercultural skills necessary for their language proficiency level.