Module: Intermediate German 1A

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Intermediate German 1A
Module Code	GER1005 (ITS: GE140)
Faculty	SALIS	School	Humanities & Social Sciences
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

Description

This intermediate level module focuses on both productive and receptive language skills. It places a particular focus on oral, reading and research skills. Students engage in group work to produce pieces (e.g. presentations) that relate to aspects of the target culture(s). The module also focuses on how to use authentic materials from a variety of sources to gain insights into specific socio-culural topics. Audio-visual materials are also used in this module. Students will be guided in the use of group work and the development language-learning strategies. Materials used in this module are mainly pitched at CEFR level B1.

Learning Outcomes

1. Present orally a creative 'production' that relates to the target culture(s); this involves describing specific events and/ or issues and articulating reasons/ explanations relating to these
2. Retrieve key information on cultural or social topics from a range of different German language sources and use this information in production, referencing sources appropriately.
3. Apply a range of grammatical and lexical features appropriate for intermediate level to produce spoken and written discourse on specific themes.
4. Describe how a group project was planned and conducted indicating a degree of critical reflection.
5. Demonstrate intercultural awareness.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Lecture	24	Interactive Seminars
Independent Study	76	Completion of language-learning tasks on an ongoing basis
Assignment Completion	25	Preparation and completion of assessments
Total Workload: 125

Section Breakdown
CRN	20493	Part of Term	Semester 2
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Angela Leahy	Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Assignment	Assessment consists of two components; one (written class test) is weighted at 40% and is completed during the semester and the other is weighted at 60% and takes place in the oral exam period at the end of the semester.	100%	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

Social and cultural themes

Language and creativity

Oral/ Presentation skills

Information retrieval/ Research skills

Written production

Language awareness

(Inter)cultural awareness

CEFR level B1

Language-learning strategies

Indicative Reading List

Books:
None

Articles:
None

Other Resources

Selected materials.: A range of texts, audio-materials, films, visual images, dictionaries, grammar materials and e-resources will be recommended by module lecturers at the beginning of the semester and over the course of the semester.,