Module Details

Module Code: GERM H1303
Module Title: German I
Title: German I
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Martin Meagher
Module Author:: Claus Derenda
Domains:  
Module Description: This module aims to introduce students to and to further elaborate on and deepen the command of general purpose language through a variety of simple, everyday situations. Through the acquisition of fundamental grammar, the students will be able to speak and write about simple concrete topics e.g. family/hobbies. Students will also practice their oral comprehension in general communicative contexts.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Use simple and more elaborate sentences in the present tense to describe people, occupations, home town, hobbies.
LO2 Have a knowledge of selected aspects of contemporary German society.
LO3 Be able to provide simple information about one’s daily routine in the present tense.
LO4 Write basic texts on syllabus covered themes.
LO5 Use basic grammar constructions (nominative & accusative) for everyday simple communication
LO6 Be able to provide simple information for going about one’s daily routine in the present tense.
LO7 Be able to negotiate accommodation and bookings
LO8 Gain an insight into German cuisine and eating habits
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
General Language Skills (22 hours):
• Writing a brief paragraph to present oneself: appearance, family • Filling out a basic registration form • Writing about basic daily activities. • Reading short texts and extracting main ideas. • Writing a brief paragraph to present oneself: appearance, family • Filling out a basic registration form • Writing about basic daily activities. • Reading short texts and extracting main ideas. • Giving information about a place; geographically situating a place. • Describing a place of residence. • Giving and obtaining an itinerary. • Asking for information; making a booking/reservation. • Analysing menus; ordering food and drink through role-plays.
Oral (30 hours) The following areas will be covered through oral classes; these will also be complemented with listening activities: (35%)
• Presenting oneself – appearance, family; asking for information about someone; describing oneself and others. • Talking about a daily routine. • Greetings: addressing someone formally and informally. • Learning the alphabet; how to spell words. • German numbers. • Knowing, asking for and giving the time in its varying formats. • Talking about pastimes, hobbies and friends. • Talking about a daily routine. • Phonetics: an introduction
Grammar: (22 hours) The following grammar topics will be studied. In addition the students will be assigned home-based assignments for completion. (25%)
• Cases (nominative & accusative) • Nouns (gender, number and basic case distinctions – accusative) • Articles (definite, indefinite and possessive) • Adjectives and adjective endings • Present tense (regular & irregular verbs; separable verbs, modal verbs)
Culture: (16 hours)
• Germany in Europe; location, • Overview of regions and towns (monuments, heritage) • Geography: (rivers, parks, mountain regions) climate, demography • Daily life of German people; etiquette
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 30
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Series of written in-class examinations throughout the term.
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Oral and aural
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Learning Time Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 1.50 1.5
Independent Learning Time Non Contact No Description Every Week 5.50 5.5
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • U. Albrecht; D.Dane et al. (2005), Passwort Deutsch Kursbuch 1 Ch. 1 - 5 (incl. CDs), Ernst Klett Verlag.
  • U. Albrecht; D.Dane et al. (2005), Passwort Deutsch Arbeitsbuch 1 Ch. 1 - 5, Ernst Klett Verlag.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Dollenmayer D.; Hansen,T. (1999), Neue Horizonte. A first course in German language and culture,, Houghton Mifflin..
  • Schenke, H. (2003), Basic German: Grammar and Workbook..;, Routledge..
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Goethe Institute Dublin web material:. http://www.goethe.de/ins/ie/dub/enindex. htm.
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