58勛圖

GM3101 German Integrated Year Abroad

Academic year

2026 to 2027 Full Year

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

60

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 9

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

TBC

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr A T Cusack

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

The objective of the module is language learning and cultural familiarisation through a work placement in a German-speaking country. Placements will be as Language Assistants in schools or on other assignments approved by the department. Formal learning and assessment will occur across both semesters and will be through: (i) Two short written assignments totalling 500 words. (ii) an essay of 2500 words in German on a topic chosen in consultation with the module co-ordinator. (iiI) a 10-minute oral exam in German to be sat upon the student's return to 58勛圖 after the WIYA year, during which the year abroad experience will be presented and discussed.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

IN TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST HAVE ADMISSION TO A GERMAN HONOURS PROGRAMME WITH INTEGRATED YEAR ABROAD.

Anti-requisites

THIS IS A WORK PLACEMENT MODULE. IN TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST NOT BE ON A UNIVERSITY PLACEMENT OR STUDY ABROAD EXCHANGE.

Assessment pattern

Practical Examination = 25%, Coursework = 75%

Re-assessment

2-hour Written Examination = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

By correspondence throughout the year. This is a placement abroad module.

Scheduled learning hours

4

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

176

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Make substantial progress in oral and written German.
  • Acquire close familiarity with everyday life in a German-speaking country.
  • Learn how to negotiate living in a non-English-speaking environment.
  • Learn how to negotiate living in a non-English-speaking environment.