Module Details

Module Code: GERM B7006
Full Title: German 4
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction: 
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Colette Henry
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: To enhance students' communicative and intercultural competences as a preparation for living and studying in German-speaking countries.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Interact, in spoken German, in situations relevant to a period of study in a German-speaking country.
MLO2 Perform comprehension tasks based on authentic aural material related to studying and working in a German-speaking country.
MLO3 Write longer narrative and descriptive texts.
MLO4 Respond appropriately to a range of authentic written material relating to a period of study abroad.
MLO5 Compare aspects of German, Austrian, Swiss and Irish culture and society.
MLO6 Use communication strategies for social interaction.
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 DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
Grammatical Structures
Question word welch-; comparison of adjectives; adjectives in the accusative with an indefinite article; demonstrative adjectives; more modal verbs in the present tense; the imperative, personal pronouns in the accusative.
Communicative Competencies
Rental accommodation; describing a house, furniture and appliances; daily tasks & domestic chores; transport.
Intercultural Competencies
University life in German-speaking countries; preparation for living abroad.
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work60.00%
Final Examination40.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 20
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing S1 Week 7 Learning Outcome 2
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Listening Comprehension Test
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 10
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing S1 Week 9 Learning Outcome 1,5,6
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Presentation in German
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing S1 Week 12 Learning Outcome 1,6
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Speaking Test
No Project
No Practical
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 40
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 3,4
Duration in minutes 120
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
A repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact In-class contact Every Week 4.00 4
Directed Reading Non Contact As directed by lecturer Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Study Non Contact Self-directed learning Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact In-class contact Every Week 2.00 2
Directed Reading Non Contact As directed by lecturer Every Week 4.00 4
Independent Study Non Contact Self-directed learning Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Funk, Hermann et al.. (2013), Studio 21 A1, Cornelsen, [ISBN: 9783065201].
  • Gschossmann-Hendershot, Elke et al.. (2018), Schaum's Outline of German Grammar, 6th. McGraw Hill, [ISBN: 9781260120998].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources