Module: German Language & Business 1

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	German Language & Business 1
Module Code	GE295 (ITS) / GER1016 (Banner)
Faculty	Humanities & Social Sciences	School	SALIS
Module Co-ordinator	Jennifer Bruen
Module Teachers	-
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

Coursework Only

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.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Directed learning	50	Self-directed study based on the material covered in class with a focus on preparation for the vocabulary tests which take place on a regular basis throughout the semester.
Workshop	40	Interactive, live seminar sessions, possibly including relevant events in the Languaculture Space or similar.
Assignment Completion	25	Identify and gather information on a company. Organise this material and prepare a powerpoint presentation accompanied by an oral commentary. Present to peers and engage in discussion. Collaborate with partner where this option has been selected for the assessment.
Directed learning	40	Complete online exercises set. Watch German materials recommended (television series, online series, German news (including slowed down option)). Complete grammar exercises allocated.
Independent Study	95	Further study dependent on individual areas in need to development, including tandem and audiovisual work, to be advised.
Total Workload: 250

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

Resources and materials
The 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.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
In Class Test	Completion of in-class vocabulary tests on a regular basis	20%	As required
Presentation	Researching and presenting a company	40%	Week 6
In Class Test	Written production	40%	Week 12

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

Other Resources

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