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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 ( Ex Beginner)
Module Code	GE267
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

This module is designed: To enable students to acquire language skills that allow them to engage in academic activities in the course of their year abroad;To provide students with skills that enable them to become autonomous learners of business-related subjects through the target language.More specifically, it is designed to prepare students: To research a specialised topic; To evaluate and monitor, individually and in groups, progress and achievement; To manage their own learning.Exit level: CEFR B1.2

Learning Outcomes

1. Find articles in German on business topics.
2. Participate in a discussion of business topics through German.
3. Translate a short English text into German.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of a German text.
5. Write a short, creative piece in German demonstrating a good degree of fluency and accuracy.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Seminars	36	Interactive based on the four skills and the development of intercultural competence using a variety of approaches and materials
Independent learning	89	Preparation for seminars including reading of texts in advance, preparation of translations, arguments for discussion etc. Post-seminar work including consolidation of a material covered and completion of assignments.
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

Preparation for study abroad.
Reflection on cultural differences and linguistic preparation for daily life, participation in University life and in a work environment..

German grammar.
Consolidation of work done in semesters one to three with additional topics covered including the use of the passive, conditional, relative clauses, modal verbs, adjectives, and subordinate and coordinating clauses..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	50%	Examination Weight	50%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Oral examination/interview	n/a	50%	Sem 2 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