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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	German Language 6( Ex Intermediate)
Module Code	GE268
School	SALIS
Online Module Resources
Module Teacher	Christian Strowa
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module sets the level B2.1 from the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) as its minimum exit level.The aim of this competence based module is to enable students to acquire the language skills necessary to engage in academic activities and autonomous learning in the course of their year abroad. Topics will include business German, living and studying in Germany and Germany today as well as academic research and writing.

Learning Outcomes

1. Define and explain key business vocabulary in German.
2. Participate in a formal telephone conversation in German.
3. Analyse, respond to and produce short business letters in German.
4. Extract and reproduce the main ideas of short business-related texts in German.
5. Critically examine and comment on current business topics.

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

Text analysis.
Students will read specialised texts and extract information..

Group presentations.
Students will engage in a group project on an intercultural/economic/social topic and will present it to the class..

Independent reserach.
Students will research specific Germany-related topics independently and discuss their findings in class..

Organise knowledge and write up a report.
Students will compose a written summary of the work presented to class..

Film clips.
A variety of topic-centered film clips will be viewed in class or independently at home..

Online reserach.
We will look at a variety of websites relating to current affairs and studying in Germany..

Simulations.
A variety of situations that the students might encounter while studying in Germany will be simulated in class in order to heighten intercultural awareness..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	50%	Examination Weight	50%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Oral examination/interview	Simulated telephone conversation	30%	Sem 2 End
Assignment	Business Letter	20%	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

Other Resources

4083, Website, 0, Spiegel Online, www.spiegel.de, 4084, Website, 0, DAAD - German Academic Exchange Service, www.daad.de,

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Programme or List of Programmes

BA in Accounting & Finance

ALIS

BA in Applied Language and Intercultural

Bachelor of Business Studies

BSSA

Study Abroad (DCU Business School)

BSSAO