Module Details

Module Code: LANG7014
Title: Applied German
Long Title: Applied German
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2220 - Languages
Module Delivered in: 5 programme(s)
Module Description: This module develops and extends existing vocabulary on a range of everyday and business topics. In addition to Business German, this module also includes elements of cultural studies such as Film Studies and short story analysis, providing a well-rounded appreciation of the German language and culture.
This module is taught at CEFR Level B1.1 (also commonly referred to as lower B1 level); students must have acquired a minimum of Level A2 in German prior to taking this module.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 describe important aspects of German culture and heritage through film and/or short story analysis;
LO2 comprehend a reasonably complex level of spoken German in everyday and business contexts;
LO3 speak German, in business and everyday situations requiring negotiation and resolution;
LO4 write extended paragraphs, projects, letters and emails in German;
LO5 comprehend, interpret and/or translate authentic materials in German such as business correspondence, product descriptions, charts, tables and graphs, at an intermediate 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).
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.
CEFR Level A2 in German.
 
Indicative Content
Film Studies
Film: Das Leben der Anderen
German for Business
Office equipment; basic CV production and LinkedIn profile creation; business correspondence; apartment hunting; responding to job advertisements.
Listening Skills
Group and paired dramatic role-playing; audio materials; film materials.
Speaking Skills
Advanced CALL programmes; group and paired dramatic role-playing (e.g. manager/employee scenarios).
Writing Skills
Writing business correspondence (e.g. orders or letters of complaint). Analysis of a film, short story or poem.
Reading skills
Reading moderately complex authentic tests (such as longer newspaper, internet or magazine articles, as well as short stories and poems) in German.
Grammar
Areas of revision include: sowohl ... als auch/nicht nur .... sondern ; phrasal verbs; comparative and superlative; Subjunctive II; Passive mood with and without agency; the Pluperfect.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 20
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Participation
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1,4,5
Assessment Description
Project - short story, film, or business text analysis
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 2
Assessment Description
Listening comprehension
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,4,5
Assessment Description
In-class test
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 2,3
Assessment Description
Oral assessment
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 Speaking, listening, reading, writing, Landeskunde Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Language lab work Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent revision of language structures and vocabulary; independent project research and writing Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Speaking, listening, reading, writing, Landeskunde Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Language lab work Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent revision of language structures and vocabulary; independent project research and writing Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Buscha, Anna & Szilvia Szita. (2012), B-Grammatik (Ubungsgrammatiken Deutsch A B C), Schubert, [ISBN: 9783941323100].
  • Graziella Guenat (Autor), Peter Hartmann (Autor). (2014), Berufspraxis Deutsch B1, Klett, [ISBN: 9783126757225].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Beck, Norbert & Jörg Braunert. (2017), Alltag, Beruf & Co Niveau B1/1, Chapters 1-5 only, Hueber Verlag, [ISBN: 9783195015905].
  • Collins. (2013), Collins German Dictionary Complete and Unabridged: For advanced learners and professionals, Collins, [ISBN: 9780007510832].
  • Braunert. (2007), Unternehmen Deutsch Lehrbuch, [Chapters 2-4, Klett, p.215, [ISBN: 9783126757454].
  • Kaufmann, Susan et al. (2011), Berliner Platz Neu 3, Klett / Langenscheidt, [ISBN: 9783126060561].
  • Emma Sophia Buchheim. (2007), German Poetry for Beginners: A Graduated Collection of Easy Poems for Repetition from Modern German Poets, Lightning Source Inc, [ISBN: 978-0548242117].
  • Keating, Mary, A. and Gillian S. Martin. (2004), Managing Cross-Cultural Business Relations: the Irish-German Experience, Blackhall Publishing, Dublin, [ISBN: ISBN:1-842180-67-3].
  • Kaminer, Wladimir. (2000), Russendisko, Manhattan Publications, [ISBN: ISBN 3442545196].
  • Appelbaum, Stanley (ed.). (1993), Five Great German Short Stories, Dover, NY, [ISBN: 0486276198].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BBUSS_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) 1 Elective
CR_BBTCM_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business Technology and Communications 1 Elective
CR_BIBLA_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Business with Language 3 Group Elective 1
CR_BMRKT_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Marketing 7 Elective
CR_FTRSM_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Tourism Management 7 Elective