Adult Education Class Programme

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Class Details
Information correct as of Thu Sep 9 04:15 2010
 
Code: JGH 53551     How to enrol in this class
Title:   GERMAN
Course Level:   Advanced
Dates:   Mon 27 Sep 19:00-21:00  
Location:   JAMES GILLESPIES HIGH
Course Category:   A 18 week NON-VOCATIONAL course
Max No. Students:   16
Disabled Access:    
Creche Available:   NO  
Prices:  
Standard fee. If you do not fall into one of the categories below then you pay the standard fee £103.00
16 and 17 years old (under 18 at 1/8/2010) and students in full-time education £51.50
Retired people of 60+ years and NOT in employment £41.20
Concessions click for info £18.00
Class Description
MODERN LANGUAGE ADVANCED (18 or 24 weeks) Spanish/Dutch/Italian/German/Portuguese/Norwegian/Polish/French/Czech/Turkish
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Completion of Intermediate course or 115-130 hours of conversational classes. (or Intermediate 4 at SQA level)
GENERAL AIM OF THE COURSE: Become more proficient, more fluent and more confident in both speaking and writing.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: To develop the ability to speak and write about regional differences, geography and culture. To improve listening skills by understanding videos and tapes. To discuss and understand important current issues through newspapers, magazines or video clips. LEARNING OUTCOMES: Students will have expanded their vocabulary Students will speak with improved fluency and confidence Students will gain knowledge and understanding of geography, culture and current affairs in another language. Students will become competent in the use of the language to the point where they can sustain a discussion on most topics of common interest. This is not prescriptive as there will be scope for class discussion on topics for discussion and inclusion in the course NOTE : Most tutors expect students to carry out some preparation or revision each week (homework).
MATERIALS TO BE PROVIDED BY STUDENT - Notebook & Pen/Pencil OTHER COSTS - Course book/materials as may be recommended by tutor. If text books or materials are required, information will be given on first session of the class and students are advised not to purchase any materials until they are certain that the class is confirmed.
JAMES GILLESPIES HIGH

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Lauderdale Street
EDINBURGH
EH9 1DD

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Main Road: Bruntsfield Road
Land Mark: Bruntsfield Hospital

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Other Concessions Fees

People in receipt of any of the following benefits pay the concessionary fee :

  • Employment Support Allowance
  • Housing Benefit
  • Council Tax Benefit (this does not include the single person's discount)
  • Incapacity Benefit
  • Working Tax Credit
  • Pension Credit
  • Income-based Job Seekers Allowance
  • receiving NASS Support
In addition, people in receipt of Disability Living Allowance pay 50% of the full fee

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LevelDescription
BEGINNERwith little or no knowledge of the subject
BEGINNER2for people who have completed a term at beginner’s level
POST-BEGINNERhas a little knowledge equivalent to one year in class
INTERMEDIATEequivalent to two years in class
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