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Archived Version 2020 - 2021
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Description This intermediate level module focuses on both productive and receptive language skills. It places a particular focus on oral, reading and research skills. Students engage in group work to produce creative pieces (e.g. presentations, short plays) that relate to aspects of the target culture(s). The module also focuses on how to use authentic texts from a variety of sources to gain insights into a specific topic. Audio-visual materials are also used in this module. Students will be guided in the use of group work and the development language-learning strategies. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Present orally a creative 'production' that relates to the target culture(s); this involves describing specific events and/ or issues and articulating reasons/ explanations relating to these 2. Retrieve key information on cultural or social topics from a range of different German language sources and use this information in production, referencing sources appropriately. 3. Apply a range of grammatical and lexical features appropriate for Level B1 to produce spoken and written discourse on specific themes. 4. Describe how a group project was planned and conducted indicating a degree of critical reflection. 5. Demonstrate intercultural awareness. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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Learning Activities Social and cultural themesLanguage and creativityOral/ Presentation skillsInformation retrieval/ Research skillsWritten productionLanguage awareness(Inter)cultural awarenessCEFR level B1Language-learning strategies | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other Resources 26576, Selected materials., 0, A range of texts, audio-materials, films, visual images, dictionaries, grammar materials and e-resources will be recommended by module lecturers at the beginning of the semester and over the course of the semester., | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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