Module Details

Module Code: GERM H2303
Module Title: German II
Title: German II
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Martin Meagher
Module Author:: Claus Derenda
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to build on the language knowledge gained in the previous modules. The module will also help the student to develop an understanding of the main ideas in simple texts both in written and oral form. The purpose of the module is to assist the student in becoming a more independent user of the language.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Give more detailed information about themselves and others in present and past tenses and maintaining a longer conversation in the language.
LO2 Express feelings, opinions and sentiments and understand basic business/commercial vocabulary.
LO3 Comprehend the main points of a conversation or short spoken text and conduct certain everyday commercial transactions through the language
LO4 Compose, accept and refuse invitations and make, change and cancel an appointment.
LO5 Read a timetable, make enquiries about travel and buy a ticket.
LO6 Further build on the grammar skills acquired in the previous modules and have an understanding of the German Dative case
LO7 Know the vocabulary necessary to discuss general everyday areas of interest such as German identity, work ethics.
LO8 Operate the German ‘Perfekt’ tense and understand the structure of the simple past and future tense.
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
• Writing a physical description of a person • Writing and answering an invitation. • Drafting a simple formal letter requesting information. • Writing a simple note to re-arrange/cancel an appointment. • Reading and understanding a timetable. • Making written travel arrangements; writing about travel plans. • Taking simple phone messages and recording information • Reading basic business correspondence. • Writing a paragraph to describe a product. • Reading a simple weather forecast and understanding it • Translating and completing basic commercial texts.
Oral & Aural
• Describing someone’s physical appearance. • Asking for and giving an appointment; explaining a timetable. • Expressing opinion, feelings and certitude. • Issuing an invitation and making a suggestion. • Making travel arrangements and buying travel tickets. • Making an appointment; cancelling an arrangement. • Excusing oneself; providing excuses/motivations for refusal. • Making a telephone call; leaving and taking a message. • Weather: ask and talk about the weather. • Describing a product in shape/form. • Making a purchase in a shop. • Business/commercial transactions at the bank/post office. • Giving directives: advising; forbidding • Discussing future plans (holidays and careers). • Phonetics: pronunciation and intonation.
Grammar and Syntax
• Prepositions & Cases (Deepening of Accusative; introduction of Dative) • Question forms • Word order (Verb: second idea, sentence coordinates) • Time expressions • Adjectives & their case endings throughout all the cases • Prepositions & Cases (Deepening of Accusative & Dative; introduction of Genitive case) • Negation (Structured form of negation; ‘nicht & kein’ and their use throughout the cases) • Modal Verbs • Word order (Verb second idea, sentence coordinates, TIME, MANNER, PLACE concepts in sentences) • Tenses: ‘Perfekt’ tense. Elaborating on simple past tense. Expressing future actions in present and in future tenses.
Culture:
• Customs and festivals. • Brief history of Germany. • German working life; sectors of activity.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Case Studies % of Total Mark 30
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
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 1,2,3,5
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. 6 - 10 (incl. CDs), Ernst Klett Verlag.
  • U. Albrecht; D.Dane et al. (2005), Passwort Deutsch Arbeitsbuch 1 Ch. 6 - 10, 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..
  • Kappler, A. (1999), Facts about Germany, Frankfurter Societäts-Druckerei GmbH.
  • Clare Dolan. (2003), German Grammar, Folens.
  • Zorach, C.,. (1999), English grammar for students of German: the study guide for those learning German., Arnold..
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • The Educational Company of Ireland. (2010), Junior Certificate German JC Higher Level, Junior Certificate German JC Higher Level papers 2001-2010 & CDs.
Other Resources
  • Goethe Institute Dublin web material:. http://www.goethe.de/ins/ie/dub/enindex. htm.
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