GM2014
German Linguistics
2017-2018
10
5
SCQF level 8
1
Academic year(s): 2017-2018
SCOTCAT credits : 10
ECTS credits : 5
Level : SCQF level 8
Semester: 1
Planned timetable:
The module builds on students' familiarity with pedagogical grammar to introduce them to theoretical linguistics as applied to modern German. Students will encounter the 'levels' of language, e.g. phonetics and phonology, including the International Phonetic Alphabet; syntax, both as word order and how words combine with each other; lexis, the structure of German vocabulary; semantics, the study of meaning and its relation to form; pragmatics, the study of language use.
Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass GM1002 or pass GM1004
Weekly contact: 1 lecture (x 10 weeks), 1 tutorial (x 10 weeks)
Scheduled learning hours: 20
Guided independent study hours: 78
As used by St Andrews: 1-hour Written Examination = 60%, Coursework = 40%
As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 60%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 40%
Re-assessment: 2-hour Written Examination = 100%