Module: Intermediate German Language Skills 1

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Intermediate German Language Skills 1
Module Code	GER1000 (ITS: GE103)
Faculty	SALIS	School	Humanities & Social Sciences
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

Description

This module is designed for students who have studied German to Leaving Certificate level or equivalent. The materials are drawn from levels A2/B1 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

Section Breakdown
CRN	10753	Part of Term	Semester 1
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Jennifer Bruen	Module Teacher	Friederike Gelke

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment 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; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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.

Indicative Reading List

Books:

Essential Text: 2021, Themen aktuell 2 Kursbuch + Arbeitsbuch Lektion 1-5, Hueber,

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None