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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 (Intermediate)
Module Code	GE104
School	SALIS
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Catherine O'Riordan Semester 2: Olga Springer
Module Teacher	Aine McGillicuddy
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

INACTIVE - 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. The module will also consolidate students' language competence with an emphasis on oral and written production. The module also seeks to heighten cultural awareness of essential aspects of Germany and the German-speaking countries. In addition, team work and oral presentation skills are fostered.

Learning Outcomes

1. Show an ability to read and extract from a variety of texts, identifying key-words, structure and main points
2. Perform an informative group oral presentation on a chosen topic
3. Retrieve relevant information from audiovisual sources in German on chosen topics
4. Demonstrate awareness and competence of key grammatical points at A2+ level

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Tutorial	24	Small group language classes and task-based language activities
Group work	25	Preparation of group presentation and oral practice
Assignment	24	Class presentation and round table discussion
On-line learning	24	On-line language learning activities
Library	8	Research resources
Independent learning time	20	Interaction with native speakers, German films, 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

Language learning (meta-cognitive) strategies.
setting goals/planning language activities/self-evaluation /monitoring.

Groups with a maximum of 20 students.
Collaborative classes/sessions.

Learner-centered.
Team Work.

Use of multi-media facilities..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
In Class Test	Reading Comprehension	40%	Week 27
Presentation	Group Power-Point Presentation	30%	Once per semester
Presentation	Round-table discussion/debate in German	30%	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
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

H. Aufderstrasse et al.: 2003, Themen aktuell 2 - Kursbuch, latest edition, Hueber,
H. Aufderstrasse et al.: 2003, Themen aktuell 2 - Workbook, latest edition, Hueber,

Other Resources

None

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