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Module Title	German Language 4 (Intermediate)
Module Code	GE140
School	SALIS
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Module Co-ordinator	Dr. Aine McGillicuddy	Office Number	C1105
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module sets the level A2-B1 from the Common European Framework of Reference as its minimum exit level. It aims to enable students to gain a comprehensive understanding of the German noun phrase and in so doing further develop language awareness and accuracy in their active and passive use of German. By focussing on selected cultural, social and political themes it also aims to develop effective information retrieval and communicative/presentation skills and to enhance both cultural and intercultural understanding. Students will be guided in the use of language learning strategies and transferable skills.

Learning Outcomes

1. Recognise, describe and explain the conventions of the German noun phrase.
2. Apply the conventions of the German noun phrase in written and spoken discourse relating to a specified number of themes.
3. Retrieve information on a cultural, social or political theme from a variety of both spoken and written German language sources.
4. Interact with native-speakers of German in the context of completing a survey/ interviews.
5. Prepare and deliver a group presentation orally and in writing on intercultural perspectives on the selected theme.
6. Produce a written text justifying his/ her stance on a topic of cultural/social/political relevance.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	36	Interactive Seminar
Independent Study	89	Library, self-study, group work, projects, assignments, examinations
Total Workload: 125

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

The German Noun Phrase

Social/ cultural/ political themes

Reading skills/ Information retrieval (using German language materials)

Oral/ Presentation skills

Language awareness and Language Learning Strategies

Intercultural Awareness

Written production

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	60%	Examination Weight	40%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Hilpert S. et al.: 2007, Schritte International 5 Kursbuch + Arbeitsbuch, Hueber Verlag,
Recommended Specific dictionaries, grammar materials, authentic materials and e-resources will be recommended by module lecturers at the beginning of the academic year.: 0,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

ALIS	BA in Applied Language and Intercultural
BSSA	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
BSSAO	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
EBG	BA in European Business (German)
ECSAO	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
ENGLIC	BA Languages for Int. Communication(Eng)
HMSA	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
HMSAO	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
IBLE	BAin Int.Bus.&Langs.(English)
IBLFGS	BA in Inter.Bus.&Langs.(Fren/Germ/Span)
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)

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