Module: Intermediate German 1

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Intermediate German 1
Module Code	GER1004 (ITS: GE130)
Faculty	SALIS	School	Humanities & Social Sciences
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10

Description

Pitched at intermediate level and taught through the target language, this module aims to foster students’ interest in and curiosity for the German language. It focuses on developing students’ competence in German, in terms of grammar, structural knowledge and vocabulary among other aspects. The module explores social and cultural themes specific to German-speaking cultures within a global context and exposes students to a variety of text types, registers and media. It consolidates productive and receptive language skills and also focuses on deepening (inter)cultural knowledge. The module moreover assists learners in engaging in critical reflection on topics discussed as well as their own language-learning.

Learning Outcomes

1. Converse successfully about social and cultural topics relating to German-speaking cultures within a global context, using appropriate oral German.
2. Extract, compare and analyse information from a variety of intermediate-level text-types (both written and audio) dealing with social and cultural issues.
3. Demonstrate (inter-)cultural awareness with regard to some of the conventions and norms in the target culture(s).
4. Source reliable and appropriate information from a range of different target-language sources, and reflect critically on topics discussed.
5. Produce cohesive texts (creative and factual), demonstrating accurate use of specific grammatical structures and theme-specific vocabulary.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Seminars	44	Active participation in weekly timetabled synchronous sessions.
Independent Study	78	Students assess their own progress and address individual needs through independent study.
Directed learning	78	Preparing and reviewing of content provided in synchronous sessions and on the Loop page of the module.
Assignment Completion	50	Engaging in individual and collaborative activities to address tasks set.
Total Workload: 250

Section Breakdown
CRN	10755	Part of Term	Semester 1 & 2
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Christina Krug	Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
In Class Test	Test focusing on central concepts from term 1, such as valency and the tenses, with a short text-writing component.	20%	n/a
Short Answer Questions	Listening and reading comprehension	25%	n/a
In Class Test	Test requiring students to demonstrate a variety of skills (grammar, vocabulary, syntax, text-writing...) acquired across terms 1 and 2.	25%	n/a
Oral Examination	Oral production	30%	n/a

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

German Verb Phrase + German Noun Phrase

Social and cultural themes

Written and oral production

Text analysis and comprehension

Essential notions of the target cultures as they arise in the context of selected themes.

Language awareness

(Inter)cultural awareness

Indicative Reading List

Books:

Braun, Birgit et al.: 0, Mittelpunkt neu B1+, latest edition, Klett,
Martin Durrell et al.: 0, Essential German Grammar, 2nd, Routledge,
0: Additional dictionaries, grammar materials, authentic materials and e-resources will be recommended by module lecturers over the course of the year.,

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None