Registry

Module Specifications

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

Module Title	German Language 3 (Intermediate)
Module Code	GE238
School	SALIS
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Jennifer Bruen Semester 2: Jennifer Bruen Autumn: Jennifer Bruen
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The purpose of this module is to introduce students to business German with an emphasis on new vocabulary and to develop and increase both their general proficiency in German and their knowledge of German for Business.A second objective is to enable students to operate in a professional, business environment through German.

Learning Outcomes

1. Compose a CV and apply for a job through German.
2. Conduct a job interview in German.
3. Conduct a telephone conversation through German in a business context.
4. Demonstrate intercultural awareness about the job market and working conditions in the German-speaking countries.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Seminars	24	Small-group, interactive classes requiring a high level of active participation on the part of the learner.
Independent learning	20	Reading and listening to German resources
Group work	20	Preparation of report
Assignment	33	Writing report, job interview, CV, letter
On-line learning	20	On-line learning tasks
Library	8	Research resources
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

Describing and presenting an industry / company.
Roles and responsibilites within organisations.

Trade fairs in Germany.
Applying for a position.

Seeking employment.
Telephone conversations in professional contexts.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Oral examination/interview	Role-play	50%	Week 7
Other	Formal letter / Job application	50%	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