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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Intercultural Language Skills 2: Advanced Oral
Module Code	GE475
School	SALIS
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Module Teacher	Annette Simon
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

Objectives: To enable students to attain proficiency in the completion of complex oral tasks, e.g. presentations, round table discussions, interviews etc.; achieve a high degree of fluency, accuracy and range of expression in oral production in the target language; and operate with ease and confidence in a wide range of professional and social situations.

Learning Outcomes

1. Seek and respond to opinions on a variety of subjects through German.
2. Seek and provide complex information on general and semi-specialised topics.
3. Put together job application documentation.
4. Present for a job interview.
5. Present and respond to complex lines of reasoning.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Seminars	24	No Description
Independent learning time	101	reading/listening to prescribed sources, oral practice, preparation for class activities, assignment preparation
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

The main focus will be on Intercultural issues such as identity, communication, the workplace as well as current affairs issues..
Round-table discussions, interviews etc..

Practice how to research, structure and present orally arguments or information..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	Prepare CV and letter of application in German	20%	Week 7
Oral examination/interview	Interview for a job	80%	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