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Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

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Module Title Intermediate German Language Skills 4
Module Code GE214
School SALIS
Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Christina Krug
Semester 2: Christina Krug
Autumn: Christina Krug
Module TeachersChristina Krug
Tanja Rudert
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
None
Description



Learning Outcomes

1. LO1 Understand main points and finer details from authentic textual and audio-visual sources including charts, statistics, websites, podcasts etc. in German on selected topics.
2. LO2 Express him-/herself coherently in writing on topics beyond those relating to his/her immediate personal experience, such as current affairs and cultural production of the German-speaking countries, and show his/her awareness of a variety of text type conventions, such as formal email, report, instruction manual etc.
3. LO3 Clearly communicate orally on topics such as current affairs and cultural production of the German-speaking countries with some degree of fluency, and provide arguments and examples supporting his/her opinion.
4. LO4 Demonstrate a good use of intermediate language and structures in order to communicate clearly and 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 as well as creating online content in the foreign language.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture11Timetabled small group online language classes and task-based activities
Independent Study45Reading and listening to authentic material, interaction with native speakers and/or classmates, completion of collaborative tasks.
Directed learning40Participation in online oral and written activities on chosen topics and related tasks.
Assignment Completion29No 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 Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Completion of online activityRegular completion of Learning Activities (throughout the semester)20%n/a
Practical/skills evaluationReading and Aural Comprehension40%Week 22
Written Examn/a40%Sem 2 End
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
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