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LANG6040 - Breakthrough German

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Title:Breakthrough German
Long Title:Breakthrough German
Module Code:LANG6040
  
Duration:1 Semester
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:Fundamental
Field of Study: Languages
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Module Delivered in 8 programme(s)
Module Coordinator: Pio Fenton
Module Author: SHEREE BORGE
Module Description: This module is aimed at students who have a fundamental knowledge of the German language (CEFR Level A1.1). It aims to strengthen and deepen existing language skills and cultural awareness. The module is taught at CEFR level A1.2 (also commonly referred to as upper A1 level or A1+).
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
LO1 describe aspects of German culture, history, and behavioural norms
LO2 understand a basic level of spoken German
LO3 speak in the present and spoken past tenses
LO4 write short paragraphs in German using the present and written past tenses
LO5 comprehend authentic texts in German at a basic level
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named CIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
Completion of at least 3 years of basic German or CEFR level A1.
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Landeskunde
German customs and etiquette (sample topics: food in Germany; festivals in Austria; traditions in Switzerland; dining etiquette; visitor etiquette; forms of address). Historical figures from German-speaking regions.
Language content
General and everyday situations requiring interaction and negotiation at a basic level, such as making purchases, asking for directions and issuing invitations. Basic business situations such as office organisation, going on a tour of a company, getting to know new colleagues,
Grammar
Cases, prepositions, pronouns, possessive articles, indirect questions.
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work100.00%
Course Work
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Project Project: Landeskunde 1 15.0 Week 5
Open-book Examination Prepared one-hour in-class essay test in German. Dictionary usage allowed. 1,4 15.0 Week 6
Practical/Skills Evaluation Listening test 2 10.0 Week 10
Practical/Skills Evaluation Oral 2,3 25.0 Week 12
Other In-class test based on the core text book 4,5 35.0 Week 12
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Culture Studies: customs and festivals; reading comprehension; role-playing and paired interaction; listening comprehension; basic grammar 2.0 Every Week 2.00
Lab supervised project research, listening comprehension; grammar exercises 2.0 Every Week 2.00
Directed Learning independent project research and writing & revision of materials covered during class 3.0 Every Week 3.00
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Culture Studies: customs and festivals; reading comprehension; role-playing and paired interaction; listening comprehension; basic grammar 2.0 Every Week 2.00
Lab Supervised project research, listening comprehension; grammar exercises 2.0 Every Week 2.00
Directed Learning Independent project research and writing & revision of materials covered during class 3.0 Every Week 3.00
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Becker & Braunert 2017, Alltag, Beruf & Co Niveau A1/2, Chapter 6-10 only, Hueber Ismaning, Germany [ISBN: 9783192015908]
  • Szilvia Szita (Author), Anne Buscha (Author) 2011, A Grammatik, Schubert Verlag [ISBN: 978-394132309]
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Langenscheidt 2017, Langenscheidt Standard Dictionary (German-English), R Oldenburg [ISBN: 9783468980428]
  • Lemcke, Christiane et al 2009, Berliner Platz A1 Lehr- und Arbeitsbuch Teil 2, Klett [ISBN: 9783126061117]
  • Barry Tomalin 2015, Culture Smart Germany: A Quick Guide to Customs and Etiquette, Kuperard [ISBN: 9781857337112]
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 

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