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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	German Language 2 (Ab initio)
Module Code	GE102
School	SALIS
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Heinz Lechleiter Semester 2: Heinz Lechleiter Autumn: Heinz Lechleiter
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

INACTIVE - This module sets the level A1 from the Common European Framework of Reference as its minimum exit level. The module aims to to expand the communicative skills and grammar base acquired in GE101 and introduce students to new features of the the language. Students will be familiarised with a wider range of everyday situations which will require the use of additional linguistic skills. The module also aims to enhance students language learning strategies.

Learning Outcomes

1. Show competence in negotiating everday situations with an acceptable level of pronuncation
2. Identify the main points from a range audiovisual resources in German.
3. Extract information from basic texts in different registers of language
4. Demonstrate grammatical awareness and competence and knowledge of key vocabulary appropiate to this level
5. Demonstrate the ability to use on-line language resources

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Tutorial	24	Small group language classes and task-based activities
On-line learning	24	Completing on-line learning activities
Group work	24	Preparation of oral examination
Assignment	25	Completing home-based assignment
Library	8	Research resources
Independent learning time	20	Interaction with native speakers, reading and listening to authentic material
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

Communicative situations related to everyday discourse.
Increasingly complex target language structures.

Essential notions of target culture as they arise.
Increased language awareness.

Language learning strategies e.g. setting learning and monitoring language learning goals.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Oral examination/interview	role play	40%	Week 26
Assignment	home-based written	60%	n/a

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
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List