Module Details
| Module Code: |
LANG6040 |
| Title: |
Breakthrough German
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Long Title:
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Breakthrough German
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| NFQ Level: |
Fundamental |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 ) |
| Field of Study: |
2220 - Languages
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| 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+).
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| 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 |
| 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).
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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.
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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| 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.
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| Completion of at least 3 years of basic German or CEFR level A1. |
| Indicative Content |
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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.
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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,
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Grammar
Cases, prepositions, pronouns, possessive articles, indirect questions.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| 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.
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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 |
Culture Studies: customs and festivals; reading comprehension; role-playing and paired interaction; listening comprehension; basic grammar |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Lab |
Contact |
supervised project research, listening comprehension; grammar exercises |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Directed Learning |
Non Contact |
independent project research and writing & revision of materials covered during class |
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 |
Culture Studies: customs and festivals; reading comprehension; role-playing and paired interaction; listening comprehension; basic grammar |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Supervised project research, listening comprehension; grammar exercises |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Directed Learning |
Non Contact |
Independent project research and writing & revision of materials covered during class |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Becker & Braunert. (2017), Alltag, Beruf & Co Niveau A1/2, Chapter 6-10 only, Hueber, Ismaning, Germany, [ISBN: 9783192015908].
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Szilvia Szita (Author), Anne Buscha (Author). (2011), A Grammatik, Schubert Verlag, [ISBN: 978-394132309].
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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Langenscheidt. (2017), Langenscheidt Standard Dictionary (German-English), R Oldenburg, [ISBN: 9783468980428].
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Lemcke, Christiane et al. (2009), Berliner Platz A1 Lehr- und Arbeitsbuch Teil 2, Klett, [ISBN: 9783126061117].
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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 |
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| Other Resources |
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WEBSITE, COUNCIL OF EUROPE. CEFR GLOBAL SCALE,
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WEBSITE, COUNCIL OF EUROPE. CEFR SELF-ASSESSMENT GRID,
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Website, Lonely Planet,
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Website, German National Tourist Board. Germany Travel,
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Website, Hyde Flippo. The German Way,
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Online dictionary, Online dictionary,
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Website about Switzerland, My Switzerland,
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Website about Austria, Overview - Austria,
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Website about Austria, Austria - travel information,
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