Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description The main purpose of this module is to increase students‘ fluency and accuracy in speaking and writing German as well as to improve their comprehension of both written and spoken German. The module is particularly designed to introduce students to business German vocabulary and concepts. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Scan material written in German in order to locate desired information to fulfill a specific task. 2. Comprehend material presented aurally in German in order to locate information to complete a specific task. 3. Produce straightforward, connected written texts on familiar business topics and contemporary issues / current affairs. 4. Research information on a business topic and present it orally and in writing in different formats in a concise, comprehensible manner. 5. Participate in (either online or face-to-face) discussion on a business topic. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Resources and materialsThe materials for this module are provided on its LOOP page. They include oral, aural and written materials developed, for example, by the Goethe Institute, Deutsche Welle, wirtschaftsdeutsch.de and the ‘Der, Die, DAF’ Portal; as well as additional materials sourced and/or designed by the module coordinator. Links are also provided to appropriate online dictionaries and grammar resources, and to interactive online exercises drawn for example from the resource anyone4german.com. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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