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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	German Language 4 (Intermediate)
Module Code	GE140
School	SALIS
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Angela Leahy Semester 2: Olga Springer
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module sets the level B1.1 from the Common European Framework of Reference as its minimum exit level. It aims to enable students to apply actively the language skills and knowledge required at B1.1/Intermediate level (including those developed in complementary modules such as GE130) in the production of collaborative, creative pieces that relate to the target cultures (e.g. Sketche, Kurzgeschichten, Kurzfilme, Flashmobs).It also focuses on the critical reading of authentic materials from a variety of genres in order to enhance (inter)cultural understanding and language awareness and to develop information retrieval skills. Students will be guided in the use of group work, (DaF)language learning strategies and transferable skills.

Learning Outcomes

1. Prepare and deliver a creative cultural 'production' in the target language.
2. Retrieve information on the cultural, social or political matters of relevance to the creative 'production' from a variety of both spoken and written German language sources.
3. Apply the range of grammatical and lexical features required of Level B1.1 in spoken and written discourse relating to specific themes.
4. Interact with native-speakers of German in the context of conducting research in preparation of the cultural 'production'.
5. Communicate both orally and in a written report details of language development, group work, project planning, organisation and delivery.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	Interactive Seminar
Independent learning	101	Library, self-study, group work, projects, assignments, examinations
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

Social/ cultural/ political themes.
Language and Creativity.

Oral/ Presentation skills.
Reading skills/ Information retrieval (using German language materials).

Written production.
Language awareness and Language Learning Strategies.

(Inter)cultural Awareness.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	Assessment consists of a number of separate reading, writing and oral assignments (all relating to the cultural 'production') to be completed at various intervals over the course of the module.	100%	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

Other Resources

4107, Selected materials., 0, A range of texts, audio-materials, films, visual images, dictionaries, grammar materials and e-resources will be recommended by module lecturers at the beginning of the semester.,

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Programme or List of Programmes

ALIS

BA in Applied Language and Intercultural

BSSA

Study Abroad (DCU Business School)

BSSAO

Study Abroad (DCU Business School)

EBG

BA in Global Business (Germany)

ECSAO

Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)