Module Details

Module Code: LANG6039
Title: German Language & Culture
Long Title: German Language and Culture
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2220 - Languages
Module Delivered in: 7 programme(s)
Module Description: This module is aimed at students who have completed at least 3 years of a German course from beginners level, and who wish to strengthen and deepen their existing German language skills. This module is delivered at CEFR level A1.2 (also commonly referred to as upper A1 or A1+).
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 describe aspects of culture, geography and history of Germany, Switzerland and Austria
LO2 understand a basic level of spoken German
LO3 speak basic sentences in the present tense and the spoken past tense
LO4 write basic sentences and short paragraphs in German
LO5 comprehend basic texts in German
Dependencies
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 MTU 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
No Co-requisite modules listed
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.

Minimum of 3 years of learning German prior to taking this module, or CEFR level A1.1.
 
Indicative Content
Landeskunde
The geography of Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Populations. Economies and branches of industry.
Language content
General and everyday German, e.g. daily routines, family, hobbies and leisure, introductions, going to the doctor. Basic business situations such as organising a seminar, introductions, business cards, basic role descriptions. Vocabulary-building exercises.
Grammar
Revision of the present tense and the spoken past tense. Use of articles and cases.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
Landeskunde (Project in English). Sample topics: The geography and landscapes of the the German-speaking regions; industry in Germany; an itinerary for a holiday in Switzerland.
Assessment Type Open-book Examination % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,4
Assessment Description
Prepared one-hour in-class essay test in German. Dictionary usage allowed.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 2
Assessment Description
Listening test
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 2,3
Assessment Description
Short oral exam
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 35
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 4,5
Assessment Description
Written test based on the core textbook
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 University 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 Role-playing and paired work, reading basic texts, listening comprehension, learning about the Culture of the German-speaking regions. Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Supervised project research, listening comprehension, grammar exercises Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Learning Non Contact Revision of materials covered in class; independent project research and writing Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Role-playing and paired work, reading basic texts, listening comprehension, learning about the Culture of the German-speaking regions. Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Supervised project research, listening comprehension, grammar exercises Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Learning Non Contact revision of materials covered in class; independent project research and writing Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Becker, Norbert & Jörg Braunert. (2017), Alltag, Beruf & Co Niveau A1/2, Chapters 1-5 only, Hueber Verlag, 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, R Oldenburg, p.1536, [ISBN: 9783468980428].
  • Lemcke, Christiane et al. (2009), Berliner Platz A1 Lehr- und Arbeitsbuch Teil 2, Klett, [ISBN: 9783126061117].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
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