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

Module Title	German Language 5 (Intermediate)
Module Code	GE358
School	SALIS
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Marei Lenkewitz Semester 2: Heinz Lechleiter Autumn: Heinz Lechleiter
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module sets the level B2 from the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) as its minimum exit level. The overall objective of the course is to assist students to become fully autonomous language learners and to enable them to achieve the level of written and oral fluency that will be required of them in an intercultural workplace at home or abroad. It also aims to further develop the students' ability to apply a range of transferable skills such as time management, team work, project management and oral presentation skills

Learning Outcomes

1. Extract information from a wide range of long and complex documents and audio-visual sources related to the theme of globalisation.
2. Present a complex topic in an interactive manner to a specialised audience with a high degree of fluency appropriate to this level.
3. Demonstate a high level of language accuracy at B2 level
4. Critically evaluate their work and that of their peers
5. Write a clear and well structured report on objectives, methodology, content and summary of findings of work carried out within a working group
6. Use on-line and hard copy resources, e.g. dictionaries, thesaurus, valency grammars, parallel corpora for life-long learning

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Seminars	24	Small group language classes and activities
Assignment	49	Reflective analysis, preparation of oral presentation
On-line learning	24	On-line activities and resources
Library	8	Research resources
Independent learning time	20	Interaction with native speakers, use of authentic written and audio-visual material
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

German language 5 (non-core).
The syllabus adopts an interactive and communictive approach. Students will be asked to engage in a group project based on their needs, interests and area of specialism, within the general theme of Germany in an expanded Europe, 'Gastarbeiter', immigration and emigration.At the end of the unit students will demonstrate their ability to communicate their work methodology and their findings, to engage in a well argued discussion and to involve their peers in an interactive manner..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Presentation	n/a	50%	Week 10
Assignment	Reflective Analysis	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