Module Details

Module Code: LANG8018
Title: German Business and Arts
Long Title: German Business and Arts
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2220 - Languages
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module focuses on the consolidation of a B2-B2+ level of German as described by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
This module focuses on skills tailored to the specific needs of the international business sector. It also imparts an advanced level of knowledge and appreciation of 20th and 21st century arts in the German-speaking regions, as well as enhancing the requisite academic analytical skills.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Translate a range of texts in the areas of international business, journalism, and current affairs in the German-speaking regions, from German into English and English into German.
LO2 Critically analyse and provide a detailed evaluation of a variety of cultural and media materials from the Twentieth and the Twenty First Century in Austria, Switzerland and Germany (film and media studies, visual art and short stories).
LO3 Research and examine specific aspects of contemporary Business culture in the German-speaking regions (Germany, Switzerland, Austria) in an effective and appropriate manner in an academic essay or project format.
LO4 Consolidate knowledge of advanced grammatical structures necessary to consistently produce a B2 - B2+ level of language structures.
LO5 Communicate orally to a high standard of competency (B2 - B2+), in topics of international business and trade, and/or culture and the arts.
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.
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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.
Advanced level of German (CEFR level B2) in speaking, reading and writing
 
Indicative Content
Translation/Writing Skills
Applied advanced practice (building on Semester 1 skillset) in the translation of varied texts (journalistic, current affairs, business and literary) from English to German and German to English.
Cultural Studies
Critically analyse and discuss key aspects of culture and media (film studies, short stories and visual art) in the German-speaking regions in the Twentieth and Twenty First Century. Evaluation of these in their socio-historical/geo-political contexts. Identification and application of suitable research methodologies to communicate the above in academic essay format.
Business Studies
Examine and critically evaluate topics of contemporary business culture in the German-speaking regions.
Grammar
Substantial reinforcement and practical application of complex grammatical elements relevant to a B2/B2+ level of the target language (direct and indirect report speech)
Oral/Presentation Skills
Enable students to develop communication skills of a sufficient standard to: deliver effective oral presentations in a professional manner; participate in group/class discussions as required; converse individually or in a paired context to enhance fluency.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Assessment Description
Literary/cultural analysis project
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Assessment Description
Written exam
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 1,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Business Presentation
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
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Speaking, listening, reading, writing, media studies, literature studies, politics and current affairs Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Language lab Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent research and essay/project writing, independent 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
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Speaking, listening, reading, writing, media studies, literature studies, politics and current affairs Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Language lab Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent research and essay/project writing, independent 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
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Anne Buscha & Szilvia Szita. (2012), B-Grammatik, Schubert, [ISBN: 9783941323100].
  • Wiebke Strank. (2010), Da fehlen mir die Worte, Chapters 3-7, Schubert, [ISBN: 978-3-929526-].
  • Patrick Stevenson. The German-speaking world: A practical Introduction to Sociolinguistic Issues, London ; Routledge, 1997., [ISBN: 0415129850].
  • Rafik Schami,. (2011), Eine deutsche Leidenschaft namens Nudelsalat, Deutscher Taschenbuch Verlag, [ISBN: 978-3423140034].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • D. Weers M. Perlmann-Balme S. Schwalb,. (2013), Em Neu Abschlusskurs in Zwei Banden: Kurs- Und Arbeitsbuch Lektion 6-10 MIT Arbeitsbuch-Audio-CD, Band 2: Lektionen 6-10, Hueber Verlag GmbH & Co. KG, [ISBN: 978-3195516976].
  • Jamie Rankin, Larry D. Wells. (2015), Handbuch Zur Deutschen Grammatik, Houghton Mifflin Company, p.445, [ISBN: 0618013431].
  • Tzveta Sofronieva, Natascha Wodin, Mohammad Aref, Jefferson S. Chase, Zoran Drvenkar, Richard Duraj, Catalin Dorian Florescu, Radek Knapp, Nicol Ljubic, Selim Özdogan:. (2003), "Feuer, Lebenslust!" Erzählungen deutscher Einwanderer, Verlag Klett-Cotta, Stuttgart, [ISBN: 978-3608935165].
  • Mary Fulbrook. (2004), A concise history of Germany, CUP, [ISBN: 978-0521540711].
  • Kafka, Franz & Mark Anderson & Susan Bernofsky. (2015), The Metamorphosis (Norton Critical Editions), W. W. Norton, [ISBN: 978-039392320].
  • Wladimir Kaminer,. (2007), Ich bin kein Berliner, Goldman Verlag, [ISBN: 978-3442542406].
  • Wladimir Kaminer. (2000), Russendisko, Manhattan, München, [ISBN: 978-3442545193].
  • edited by Richard Newnham. (1964), German short stories 1, Penguin Books, Harmondsworth, Eng., [ISBN: 978-0140020403].
  • Franz Kafka, Heribert Kuhn,. (1999), Die Verwandlung, Nr.13. Suhrkamp BasisBibliothek (SBB), Nr.13, [ISBN: 978-3518188132].
  • Franz Kafka,. (2008), Das Urteil und andere Erzählungen, 6. Auflage. Suhrkamp BasisBibliothek (SBB), Nr.36,, [ISBN: 978-3518188361].
  • Kafka, F & Susan Bernofsky & Mark Anderson. (2016), The Metamorphosis, W. W. Norton, [ISBN: 9780393923209].
  • edited and translated by Ernst Zillekens. (2003), Short Stories in German, Penguin, London, [ISBN: 9780140265422].
  • Paul Celan, John Felstiner (Translator). (2001), Selected Poems and Prose of Paul Celan, W. W. Norton & Co, [ISBN: 9780393322248].
  • Intl Business Publications USA. (2009), Doing Business and Investing in Austria Guide, International Business Publications USA, [ISBN: 9781438712499].
  • Frederic Omer de Pryck. (2013), Culture and Business Etiquette in Europe: Cultural customs and business practices in each of the 49 European countries, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, [ISBN: 9781482602425].
  • Richard Newnham. (1964), German short stories 1, Penguin Books, Harmondsworth, Eng., [ISBN: 9780140020403].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BIBLA_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Business with Language 8 Group Elective 1