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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	German Language 3 (Ab initio)
Module Code	GE201
School	SALIS
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Module Teacher	Annette Simon
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module sets the level A2.1 at its minimum exit from the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) as its minimum exit level. It aims to consolidate language competence and fluency with a particular emphasis on the quality of spoken production, including pronunciation and intonation. Reading comprehension and written skills are also reinforced by engaging with newspapaper texts, e-mail communications and using on-line resources. Intercultural awareness is increased and economic, social and cultural awareness of Germany and the German-speaking countries are fostered.

Learning Outcomes

1. Employ effective production skills with a degree of grammatical accuracy appropriate to this level in German on some specialized topics
2. Produce short texts on everyday and some specialized topics
3. Extract meaing from a variety of texts, identifying key words and structure

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Tutorial	24	Small group language classes and task-based class activities
Independent learning	101	Time dedicated to study tasks, preparation and completion of assignments, on-line learning
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

Authentic materials (newspaper articles, extracts of TV news and radio prohrammes/reports) on a variety of themes (economic, technological, social and business topics, with specific reference to the learners' own specialism.
Language learning strategies.

setting goals/planning language activities/self-evaluation/monitoring.
Groups with a maximum of 20 students.

Interactive classroom and laboratory-based sessions.
Collaborative classes/sessions.

Learner-centered and negotiated.
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	Written test of comprehension and production skills.	100%	Week 12

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

None

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