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Module Title Intercultural Language Skills 2: Advanced Writing (German)
Module Code GE485
School SALIS

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Module Co-ordinatorDr Annette SimonOffice NumberC2112
Level 4 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite GE475, GE476
Co-requisite None
Module Aims
7 To practice highly specialised written tasks in the target language 7 To achieve a high degree of fluency, accuracy and range of expression in written production in the target language 7 To communicate in writing with ease and confidence in a range of professional and social situations

Learning Outcomes
7 To critically analyse and respond to a variety of written texts (e.g. specialised correspondence) 7 To produce - as if for public consumption - various kinds of texts, e.g. questionnaires, short articles, reports, abstracts, book reviews etc. 7 To be able to present in writing arguments on complex matters

Indicative Time Allowances
Hours
Lectures 24
Tutorials 0
Laboratories 0
Seminars 0
Independent Learning Time 51

Total 75
Placements
Assignments
NOTE
Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

Indicative Syllabus
Assessment
Continuous Assessment0% Examination Weight100%
Indicative Reading List
To be provided by individual lecturers
Programme or List of Programmes
ALFGBA in Applied Languages (French/German)
ALGSBA in Applied Languages (German/Spanish)
IBLFGBA in Inter. Business & Lang. (Fr/Ge)
IBLGSBA in Inter. Business & Lang. (Ge/Sp)
IMLFGBA in Int. Mkting. & Languages (Fr/Ge)
IMLGSBA in Int. Mkting & Lang. (Ge/Sp)
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