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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 (Ex Beginner)
Module Code	GE240
School	SALIS
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Angela Leahy Semester 2: Angela Leahy Autumn: Angela Leahy
Module Teacher	Angela Leahy
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This knowledge and competence based module deepens the knowledge of the German language gained in year one. It sets the level B1.1 from the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) as its minimum exit level.Apart from additional grammatical structures, students will also learn to express orally and in writing their point of view on a current topic. They will further develop their information-gathering skills and enhance their cultural awareness via a variety of texts and discussions.

Learning Outcomes

1. Summarise and debate key points of short written texts.
2. Identify and produce key grammatical structures such as tenses (Präsens, Perfekt, Imperfekt), modal verbs and subclauses.
3. Critically discuss current topics in German.
4. Demonstrate intercultural awareness in form of written reflection on a text or topic.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	36	No Description
Independent learning time	89	No Description
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

Reading Skills.
A variety of texts on topics such as family, work, traveling and nature will be read, analysed and discussed in a group setting..

Listening Skills.
A variety of authentic conversations will be listened to, analysed and repeated in class..

Writing Skills.
Students will write short texts, creative and formal, on given topics and current affairs..

Oral Skills.
Students will participate actively in interactive classroom sessions, implement new grammatical structures and speak freely on a given subject..

Current affairs.
Analysis of authentic materials including newspaper articles, extracts of television news and radio programmes etc. on a variety of contemporary topics relevant to German-speaking societies. This may also involve the gathering of materials by the learners themselves..

Role play.
A variety of everyday situations will be acted out and discussed in class..

Expressing one's opinion.
Students will learn to express their opinion in writing and orally..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	0%	Examination Weight	100%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date

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

Hartmut AufderstraÃŸe et al.: 2005, Themen aktuell 2, Hueber Verlag, 3-19-001691-7
Hartmut AufderstraÃŸe et al.: 2004, Themen aktuell 2 - Workbook, Hueber Verlag, 3-19-121691-X
Hilke Dreyer and Richard Schmitt: 0, A Practice Grammar of German, Verlag für Deutsch, 3-88532-630-2

Other Resources

None

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Programme or List of Programmes

ALIS

BA in Applied Language and Intercultural

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ECSAO

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