Module: German Language Skills 3

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	German Language Skills 3
Module Code	GER1028 (ITS: GE376)
Faculty	Humanities & Social Sciences	School	SALIS
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10

Description

The purpose of this module is to allow students to critically engage with contemporary social, political and cultural issues in Germany through a range of authentic media. The focus will be on spoken and written language skills.

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand extended speech, most TV news, current affairs programmes, and texts and follow complex lines of argument, provided the topic is reasonably familiar.
2. Interact fluently & spontaneously in German, displaying adequate oral comprehension in conversation, and take active part in discussions in familiar contexts, accounting for and sustaining/negotiating his/her views.
3. Present orally clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects related to his/her field of interest and be able to explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options, privileging analysis and discussion over simple presentation of facts.
4. Produce written pieces to express oneself with in clear, well-structured text, expressing points of view at some length, presenting arguments and offering constructive peer critique, while selecting a style/register appropriate to the reader in mind.
5. Show a relatively high level of grammatical control and connectors and a grasp of complex syntax and cohesive devices to enable full comprehension and a structured confident expression in a variety of contexts (styles/registers). Display adequate proficiency in the pronunciation of German and understand the phonemes used in German.
6. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of contemporary German culture by exploring recent social, political and cultural issues and events.
7. Engage in activities to develop capacity for lifelong learning and transferable skills: Reflect on his/her own development and learning experience by making effective use of digital tools and resources; teamwork and negotiation skills.

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

Section Breakdown
CRN	10766	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	25%	Sem 1 End
In Class Test	3 short tests related to grammar	30%	Other
Oral Examination	Individual oral exam based	25%	Sem 2 End
In Class Test	4 short tests on relevant vocubalry	20%	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

Indicative Reading List

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