| Module Title |
German Language and Culture 2 |
| Module Code |
GER1037 (ITS: GE297C) |
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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
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Learning Outcomes
1. Produce pieces in German - both in writing and in spoken language - 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 (essay, discussions, etc.).
2. Understand, extract and summarise a variety of multimodal material on a range of familiar topics that contain high-frequency vocabulary and grammatical structures.
3. 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.).
4. Draw on a sufficient range of language to develop arguments, express viewpoints, give clear descriptions, and using some complex sentence forms (grammatical control) to do so (orally and in writing) and different registers depending on the communication genre and medium.
5. Maintain straightforward conversations on familiar topics which may be abstract or concrete.
6. Identify appropriate German-language resources for independent study and demonstrate a sufficient level of digital literacies for a virtual exchange in the German language.
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Independent Study | 120 | Students prepare the weekly provided material (on Loop).
Students use provided sources, additional material to study individually to related and/or relevant subject to progress. | | Directed learning | 40 | Participation in timetabled language classes and task-based activities.
Participation in regular individual consultations if needed. | | Assignment Completion | 50 | Students prepare and submit material-based assignments on a regular basis (portfolio, Loop). | | Professional Practice | 40 | Self-planned interaction with classmates, reading of and listening to authentic material, completion of collaborative tasks in pair and group work. |
| Total Workload: 250 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 11642 | Part of Term | Semester 1 & 2 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| 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 in advance) | 20% | Sem 2 End | | In Class Test | 3 short tests relating 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
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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:
- Deutch als Fremdsprache - Grammatik Aktiv A1-B1.: 201, Cornelsen,
Articles:
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Other Resources
- Magazine: Zeit online magazine, https://www.zeit.de)
- Magazine: Deutsche Welle online, Deutsche Welle online, https://www.dw.com/de/themen/s-9077
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