Module Details
| Module Code: |
LANG6041 |
| Title: |
German Language and Society
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Long Title:
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German Language and Society
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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: |
Everyday and basic business situations, as well as Cultural Studies, are the focus of this module. Basic business interactions include making purchases, booking tickets, and making reservations. The Cultural Studies component includes areas such as historical events and historical figures, as well as the study of German music and lyrics, customs and etiquette. This module assumes a prior knowledge of German at CEFR A1.2 level (also referred to as Level A1+). It is taught at CEFR level A2.1 (also commonly referred to as lower A2 level).
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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, Austrian and Swiss German history, society and customs |
| LO2 |
react appropriately to spoken German at CEFR A2 level |
| LO3 |
speak extended sentences in the present and spoken past tenses |
| LO4 |
write extended sentences and longer paragraphs in German |
| LO5 |
accurately translate texts in German at A2 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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| Prior knowledge of the German language at CEFR level A1. |
| Indicative Content |
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Landeskunde
Sample topics: Customs and norms in Germany, Austria, Switzerland: a comparison with Ireland. German music and German bands (including lyric translation and interpretation). Basic business negotiation / etiquette in the workplace.
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Language content
Living in Germany/Austria/Switzerland: leisure activities; cost of living; education systems; basic company structures; company culture and environment.
Description of personal and professional characteristics and skills.
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Grammar
subordinating conjunctions; adjectives; the Preterite/Imperfect; Relative Clauses in the Nominative.
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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 |
text comprehension, listening comprehension, Cultural Studies via media such as the internet, short stories, and short films; grammar theory |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Lab |
Contact |
listening exercises, supervised project research, grammar exercises, use of CALL programmes |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
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 |
text comprehension, listening comprehension, Cultural Studies via media such as the internet, short stories, and short films; grammar theory |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Lab |
Contact |
listening exercises, supervised project research, grammar exercises, use of CALL programmes |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
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, Norbert & Jörg Braun. (2017), Alltag, Beruf & Co A2/1, Chapters 1-5 only, Hueber, Ismaning, Germany, [ISBN: 9783193015907].
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Szilvia Szita (Author), Anne Buscha (Author). A Grammatik, Schubert Verlag, [ISBN: 978-394132309].
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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Langenscheidt. (2011), Langenscheidt Standard Dictionary German, Langenscheidt, p.1536, [ISBN: 9783468980466].
| | 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, about.ch,
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website, austria.info,
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website, germany-tourism.de,
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website, Dictionary website,
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Website, Deutsche Welle. Deutsche Welle,
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