Module: Intermediate German 2

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Intermediate German 2
Module Code	GER1018 (ITS: GE297)
Faculty	Humanities & Social Sciences	School	SALIS
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10

Description

This module is designed to enable students to develop their language skills in order to be in a position to engage in academic activities abroad in the future. The module develops both receptive and productive linguistic skills as well as (inter)cultural awareness and is conducted entirely through the target language. Among topics covered will be Germany as a multicultural society, youth culture, travel, living abroad and the use of the German language in different parts of the world. A variety of text types and audio-visual sources will be used. Students will consolidate existing linguistic knowledge and be introduced to new grammatical structures, vocabulary and cultural contexts. Students will learn to express their opinions orally and in writing on a variety of topics introduced in the module.

Learning Outcomes

1. Communicate effectively in written or other non-oral formats, adapting to the audience profile as required. Produce pieces in German on political and social topics covered in class. Express him/herself in a clear and detailed manner, explain/justify his/her opinion/viewpoint on a current issue.
2. Demonstrate (inter)cultural awareness through reflective assignments. Find his/her way around in Germany (e.g. third level institution, business), ask for help, organize life abroad. Employ a sociolinguistic and cultural survival kit for potential time abroad (structure of German universities, internships, red tape, official communication, administration, etc.).
3. Maintain straightforward conversations on familiar topics which may be abstract or concrete.
4. Demonstrate collaborative communication in a team environment.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Independent Study	110	Individual Study. Students use provided sources, library use
Directed learning	54	Completion of tasks allocated
Assignment Completion	50	Students prepare and submit material-based assignments on a regular basis (portfolio, Loop).
Seminars	36	Attendance and active participation in class
Total Workload: 250

Section Breakdown
CRN	10760	Part of Term	Semester 1 & 2
Coursework	100%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	N
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Friederike Gelke	Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Written Exam	Writing activity on module-related topics	30%	Week 8
Group presentation	Speaking activity on module-related topics	20%	Sem 1 End
Oral Examination	Individual oral exam based on target language texts (circulated previously)	20%	Sem 2 End
In Class Test	3 short tests related to grammar and vocabulary	30%	Other

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

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