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Module Title
Module Code
School
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

Learning Outcomes

1. LO1 Understand main points from authentic textual and audio-visual sources in German on selected topics.
2. LO2 Express him-/herself coherently in simple writing on both familiar topics and some beyond his/her immediate personal experience, and show awareness of some text type conventions, such as personal email, blog entry, news article etc.
3. LO3 Communicate reasonably fluently orally on both familiar topics and some beyond their immediate personal experience, such as societal developments and cultural production in the German-speaking countries, and to express own points of view. Draw on relevant and appropriate vocabulary to express him-/herself on topics concerning German-speaking culture, popular culture, and related topics with some circumlocutions.
4. LO4 Demonstrate a good understanding of intermediate language and structures in order to communicate efficiently in a variety of contexts.
5. LO5 Make effective use of digital tools and resources for language learning and language use (spoken and written), including searching and retrieving relevant and reliable information.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Tutorial	11	Timetabled small group online language classes and task-based activities
Independent Study	45	Reading and listening to authentic material, interaction with native speakers and/or classmates, completion of collaborative tasks.
Directed learning	40	Participation in online oral and written activities on chosen topics and related tasks.
Assignment Completion	29	No Description
Total Workload: 125

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Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	%	Examination Weight	%

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
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