| Module Title |
German Language & Business 2 |
| Module Code |
GER1017 (ITS: GE296) |
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Faculty |
SALIS |
School |
Humanities & Social Sciences |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
10 |
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Description
The main purpose of this module is to further develop students‘ fluency and accuracy in speaking and writing German as well as to improve their comprehension of both written and spoken German. This module will also deepen students‘ knowledge of business German vocabulary and concepts in advance of study abroad in a German-speaking environment.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate good grammatical control; non-systematic errors and minor flaws may still occur but they are rare and can often be corrected in retrospect.
2. Demonstrate a good range of vocabulary for matters connected to his/her field.
3. Source credible, reliable and complex information in the target language.
4. Orally present concrete information about a business-related subject and respond to questions with a good degree of fluency and accuracy
5. Write about a business-related topic with reasonable precision and fluency
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Assessment Feedback | 20 | Vocabulary tests | | Seminars | 50 | Timetabled contact hours plus recommended additional events for example in the DCU Languaculture Space or similar. | | Assignment Completion | 60 | Preparation for presentation assignment and in-class written test. | | Online activity | 25 | Completion of online weekly tasks and engagement with automated feedback. | | Directed learning | 80 | Preparation for each seminar and follow-up work as directed post seminar. | | Directed learning | 15 | Additional learning based on individual needs and proficiency level. |
| Total Workload: 250 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 20501 | 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 | Jennifer Bruen | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| In Class Test | In-class vocabulary tests | 20% | As required | | Assignment | Project | 35% | Week 8 | | Assignment | Written production | 35% | n/a | | Reflective journal | Attendance and participation in Languaculture Space activities and submission of written report on this. | 10% | Every Week |
| 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
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
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Articles:
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Other Resources
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