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

Module Title	German Language 3(Intermediate)
Module Code	GE130
School	SALIS
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module sets the level B1-B1.1 from the Common European Framework of Reference as its minimum exit level. As an Intermediate German Language module, it aims to foster students’ interest in and curiosity for the language by raising language awareness and developing students’ competence in German through analysis of: the German Verb Phrase + the German Noun Phrase.The module’s focus on topical social, cultural and political themes exposes students to a variety of text-types, registers, media and viewpoints and consolidates productive, receptive, interactive and intercultural skills. The module builds learners' confidence in the accurate use of specific linguistic features and also assists learners in critical reflection, the effective setting of learning goals, planning of learning, learner autonomy and time management.

Learning Outcomes

1. Engage with a variety of text-types (both written and audio) dealing with social, cultural, political issues in contemporary Germany.
2. Interact with native-speakers and other students of German in the context of retrieving and exchanging information on specific topics and communicate effectively orally.
3. Produce cohesive texts (creative, factual, formal, informal etc.) and oral responses in German on relevant social, cultural, political themes with accurate use of the German verb and nouns phrases and theme-specific vocabulary.
4. Demonstrate (inter-)cultural awareness with regard to conventions and norms in the target culture(s).
5. Recognise, describe and explain the conventions of the German verb phrase and the German noun phrase.
6. Describe and appraise his/her language learning strategies, language awareness and degree of progression in the study of the German language.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	72	Interactive seminar
Independent learning	178	Library, self-study, group work, projects, assignments, examinations
Total Workload: 250

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

The German Verb Phrase + the German noun Phrase.
Social/ cultural/ political themes.

Written and Oral production.
Text analysis and comprehension.

Essential notions of the target cultures as they arise in the context of selected themes..
Integrated language learning (meta-cognitive) strategies.

Language Awareness.
Intercultural Awareness.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	60%	Examination Weight	40%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Project	n/a	30%	n/a
Presentation	n/a	30%	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

Hilpert S. et al.: 2007, Schritte International 5 Kursbuch + Arbeitsbuch, Hueber Verlag,
0: Specific dictionaries, grammar materials, authentic materials and e-resources will be recommended by module lecturers at the beginning of the semester.,

Other Resources

None

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Programme or List of Programmes

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