Module: Intermediate German Language Skills 3

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Intermediate German Language Skills 3
Module Code	GE213A
School	SALIS
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Christina Krug Semester 2: Christina Krug Autumn: Christina Krug
Module Teachers	Christina Krug Tanja Rudert
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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Description

Learning Outcomes

1. LO1 Understand main points from authentic textual and audio-visual sources in German on selected topics.
2. LO2 Express him-/herself coherently in simple writing on both familiar topics and some beyond his/her immediate personal experience, and show awareness of some text type conventions, such as personal email, blog entry, news article etc.
3. LO3 Communicate reasonably fluently orally on both familiar topics and some beyond their immediate personal experience, such as societal developments and cultural production in the German-speaking countries, and to express own points of view. Draw on relevant and appropriate vocabulary to express him-/herself on topics concerning German-speaking culture, popular culture, and related topics with some circumlocutions.
4. LO4 Demonstrate a good understanding of intermediate language and structures in order to communicate efficiently in a variety of contexts.
5. LO5 Make effective use of digital tools and resources for language learning and language use (spoken and written), including searching and retrieving relevant and reliable information.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Tutorial	11	Timetabled small group online language classes and task-based activities
Independent Study	45	Reading and listening to authentic material, interaction with native speakers and/or classmates, completion of collaborative tasks.
Directed learning	40	Participation in online oral and written activities on chosen topics and related tasks.
Assignment Completion	29	No Description
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

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Completion of online activity	n/a	20%	As required
In Class Test	Aural/Reading Comprehension	40%	Week 6
Written Exam	n/a	40%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

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