Module: German for Teaching Purposes

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	German for Teaching Purposes
Module Code	GER1034 (ITS: GE492)
Faculty	SALIS	School	Humanities & Social Sciences
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

Description

This module is designed to further develop proficiency in German to an exit level of B2.2 with a particular focus on language use in the classroom domain. The aim is to empower the learner to use accurate and appropriate German to develop comprehension, production, interaction and mediation skills in their secondary school pupils. The module also covers the use of German to teach cultural awareness and intercultural competence particularly as it pertains to the German-speaking world, as well as to teach German vocabulary and grammar with a particular emphasis on typically challenging areas for learners including moods, tenses, and lexical combinations.

Learning Outcomes

1. Develop higher intermediate proficiency in German, which includes the ability to communicate with appropriate grammar and lexical resources in a range of unrehearsed situations whether it requires producing and understanding the language, interacting with other speakers or mediating between speakers.
2. Design appropriate activities that foster the development of reception, production, interaction and mediation skills in secondary school pupils.
3. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of core aspects of German grammar, vocabulary and culture and an ability to explain these through German in a manner that supports learning.
4. Source and create appropriate and accurate German language learning materials both digital and print at a level suitable for the junior cycle and senior cycle curricula.
5. Critically discuss issues related to assessment and feedback within the context of the secondary school level using appropriate terminology both in spoken and written German.
6. Critically reflect on their own teaching and adapt it as needed by the teaching context, students’ profile (e.g., proficiency, age, motivation) and external requirements (e.g., Leaving Cert).

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Seminars	24	Small group seminars
Directed learning	48	Preparation for class sessions is essential for the success of this class; this includes reading/watching the required materials before the session and completing any assigned activities.
Independent Study	28	Students are expected to engage autonomously in activities that will foster their understanding of the module's content. This includes individual work and planned interaction with classmates to review class content or/and complete collaborative tasks.
Assignment Completion	25	Preparation of presentation and portfolio.
Total Workload: 125

Section Breakdown
CRN	10770	Part of Term	Semester 1
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Olga Springer	Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Oral Examination	The oral examination will test students' ability to communicate in unrehearsed situations as well as their ability to apply the concepts studied during the semester to specific classroom situations.	30%	n/a
Portfolio	The portfolio will include several tasks that will be completed individually and collaboratively during the semester.	70%	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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