Module Details
| Module Code: |
LANG6007 |
| Title: |
German 1.1 (Beginners)
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Long Title:
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Introduction to the German Lan
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| NFQ Level: |
Fundamental |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 ) |
| Field of Study: |
2220 - Languages
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| Module Description: |
This module introduces the student to the German-speaking regions(Germany, Switzerland and Austria), their people and some of their customs. It also introduces the student to the sounds of German, and includes some basic phrases.
This module commences at level A1.1 (beginner's level) as described in the Common European Framework of Reference for language proficiency.
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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 |
discuss basic aspects of German, Swiss and Austrian culture, geography and history; |
| LO2 |
demonstrate basic comprehension, by reacting appropriately to spoken statements and questions in German |
| LO3 |
speak basic sentences about him-/herself in German |
| LO4 |
write short sentences in German |
| LO5 |
comprehend short authentic 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).
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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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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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German Cultural Studies
The geography of Switzerland, Germany and Austria. The 16 Bundesländer in Germany; neighbouring countries; daily life in Germany, Switzerland and Austria.
Project topic: Research and write about a German 'Bundesland' and a city within it; research and write about a region of Austria and a city within that region; research and write about a German-speaking region of Switzerland and a city within that region.
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Listening Skills
Basic classroom interaction (e.g. comprehending questions about yourself and your family); audio materials; film materials; CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning) programmes
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Speaking Skills
Classroom interaction (paired and group role-playing); CALL interactive programmes.
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Writing skills
Writing the German alphabet; writing short, basic statements and questions.
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Reading Skills
Reading short, basic paragraphs in German, e.g. paragraphs about people’s daily lives, short adverts or menus.
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Grammar
Areas of grammar covered for listening, speaking, writing and reading skills include: present tense forms (regular verbs only) for ich/du/er/sie/es/wir/Sie/sie; how to form questions; definite and indefinite articles; personal pronouns; negation.
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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 |
writing, speaking, listening, text comprehension and Cultural Studies |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Lab |
Contact |
language lab work and supervised project research |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
independent revision of language structures; project research; vocabulary revision |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
| This module has no Part Time workload. |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Carty, Tom and Ilse Wührer. (2011), German 1 (with audio CD's), 2nd edition. Chapters 1 - 4 only, Palgrave and MacMillan, London, [ISBN: 978-0-230-28474-6].
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OUP. (2006), Oxford Beginners German Dictionary, [ISBN: 0-19-929857-2].
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Auferstraße, Hartmut, Jutta Müller and Thomas Storz. (2007), Delfin, Lehrwerk für Deutsch als Fremdsprache, Hueber, Ismaning, [ISBN: 3-19-001601-1].
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OUP. (2000), Oxford German Cartoon-Strip vocabulary builder, OUP, [ISBN: 13-978-0-19-860305-4].
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Lane, Kathryn. (2001), Germany: The Culture., Crabtree, [ISBN: ISBN 0-7787-9740-6].
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Barry Turner (ed.). Germany Profiled: Essential facts on society, business and politics in Germany, St. Martin’s Press, NY, [ISBN: 0-312-22726-4].
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M.I. Campbell-Schotsaert. (1994), Übung macht den Meister, Folens, [ISBN: 0-86121-5958].
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Flippo, Hyde. The German Way. Aspects of Behaviour, Attitudes, and Customs in the German-speaking world., Passport Books, Chicago, [ISBN: 0-8442-2513-4].
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Dollenmayer/Hansen. (1999), Neue Horizonte. Textbook and Workbook (plus computer study module, cd-Rom, video and CD), [ISBN: 0-618-09860-7].
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Goethe Institute. Übungen zur Grundstufengrammatik (Computerprogramm).
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Klett International. (2001), Passwort Deutsch - Kurs und Übungsbuch, Klett International, [ISBN: 3-12-675806-1].
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| Other Resources |
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Interactive website for learning German, Deutsch Interaktiv,
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companion audio CDs, Delfin.
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multimedia materials, (2000), Kommunikationstrainer Deutsch digital.
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website, http://www.tatsachen-ueber-deutschland.d
e/de/.
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website, www.germany-tourism.de.
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website, www.austria.info.
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website, www.myswitzerland.com.
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website, www.about.ch.
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