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Module Specifications

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

Module Title
Module Code
School
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Heinz Lechleiter Semester 2: Heinz Lechleiter Autumn: Heinz Lechleiter
Module Teacher	Heinz Lechleiter
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module sets the level A2 from the Common European Framework of Reference as its minimum exit level. The module aims to further develop students' personal learning strategies that will enable them to become autonomous language users and learners. The module also seeks to consolidate students' language competence through a revision of key grammatical structures in context, increase fluency in spoken and written interaction through German and develop awareness of contemporary cultural aspects in Germany and the German-speaking countries.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate grammatical awareness and accuracy at A2 level
2. Engage with texts, both written and oral, from a wide-range of authentic resources
3. Perform a simple and effective Powerpoint presentation in German
4. Reflect on and evaluate his/her learning experience and outcomes

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	2	No Description
Independent learning	2	No Description
Total Workload: 4

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

German Language 1.
The course is conducted through German. Classroom sessions are interactive and learner-centered. The syllabus focuses on increasing the language fluency and accuracy as well as covering essential cultural aspects through a variety of tasks, class activities and group projects. Students will be asked to work in pairs/groups and complete a variety of language assignments/tasks..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	%	Examination Weight	%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	In-class test	40%	Week 8
Assignment	Group powerpoint presentation	40%	Every Second Week
Oral presentations	Reflective analysis	20%	Sem 1 End

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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Indicative Reading List

Dallapiazza, Rosa-Maria et al., Tangram aktuell 2 - Lektion 1 - 4 /Kursbuch und Arbeitsbuch mit CD zum Arbeitsbuch: 0,

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Module Specifications

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

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