Module: Intermediate German Language Skills 1

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Intermediate German Language Skills 1
Module Code	GE103 (ITS) / GER1000 (Banner)
Faculty	Humanities & Social Sciences	School	SALIS
Module Co-ordinator	Jennifer Bruen
Module Teachers	Agnes Maillot, Friederike Gelke
NFQ level	6	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

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Description

This module is designed for students who have studied German to Leaving Certificate level or equivalent. The materials are drawn from levels A2 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The module is conducted predominantly through German. Throughout the semester, students will perform individual and collaborative tasks to develop their confidence and competence in spoken and written production as well as interaction through German.

Learning Outcomes

1. Extract information from a range of different written materials such as newspapers and websites on familiar subjects, such as everyday life, university life, interests, travel, current affairs, etc.
2. Produce written pieces on topics of interest and give his/her opinion on familiar matters.
3. Communicate orally and in an intelligible manner, on familiar topics related to his/her interests.
4. Show a good degree of grammatical control; draw on a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself on most topics pertinent to his/her everyday life and make only a few mistakes leading to misunderstanding.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Tutorial	20	Small group language classes and task-based class activities
Assignment Completion	25	Preparation for assignments
Independent Study	50	Engagement with online resources to consolidate material covered in addition to review of material covered.
Directed learning	30	Interaction with native speakers, including in Languaculture Space.
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Format
Classroom sessions are interactive and learner-centered. The syllabus focuses on increasing the language fluency and accuracy as well as covering essential cultural aspects through a variety of tasks and class activities. Students will be asked to work in pairs/groups and complete a variety of language assignments/tasks. This module is pitched at level A2 with elements of level B1.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	Individual written assignment	20%	Week 4
Oral Examination	Individual oral examination	30%	Week 5
In Class Test	Individual written test	50%	Week 10

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Essential Text for Module GE103: 0, Menschen A2.1 [Kursbuch], Hueber,

Other Resources

None