Module: German Language and Culture 2

Module Specifications

Academic Year 2026 - 2027

Module Title	German Language and Culture 2
Module Code	GER1037 (ITS: GE297C)
Faculty	Humanities & Social Sciences	School	SALIS
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10

Description

Learning Outcomes

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2. 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.).
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7. Understand, extract and summarise a variety of multimodal material on a range of familiar topics that contain high-frequency vocabulary and grammatical structures.
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12. 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.).
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17. 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.
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22. Maintain straightforward conversations on familiar topics which may be abstract or concrete.
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27. Identify appropriate German-language resources for independent study and demonstrate a sufficient level of digital literacies for a virtual exchange in the German language.
30. 6

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
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

Section Breakdown
CRN	11566	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		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 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

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

Books:

Deutch als Fremdsprache - Grammatik Aktiv A1-B1.: 201, Cornelsen,

Articles:
None

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