Module Details

Module Code: GERM H3307
Module Title: German III
Title: German III
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Martin Meagher
Module Author:: Claus Derenda
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to build on and further deepen language within the workplace, as introduced in German II, through the development of both oral and written skills. Students will also improve their oral and written comprehension and fluency with presentations in both a general and professional context and by being introduced to a range of themes in international communication such as ordering, delivery, complaints and problem solving. Students will also improve their oral expression and comprehension.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Display presentation skills in the language by asking and give information about a company: its products and services and by welcoming introducing and receiving guests in a professional context.
LO2 Command the vocabulary/expressions necessary to discuss general everyday areas of interest such as music, television, cinema, sport.
LO3 Make business enquires; ask and supply quotations; discuss payment and delivery conditions.
LO4 Have deeper understanding of grammatical structures and be capable of applying them in written texts.
LO5 Display telephone skills such as getting through to the right person, stating your business and arranging a return call.
LO6 Deal with problems/complaints both in written and oral form and Make and defend a proposal/decision.
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 descriptive text to present and describe a company: describing the structure, departments and products/services. • Composing written film reviews. • Reading and understanding a sports/television review. • Reading and understanding a brief news article. • Making written business enquiries and completing relevant documentation. • Receiving and leaving more complex phone messages. • Reporting in writing others’ speech. • Placing, modifying and cancelling orders in written form. • Understanding documentation relating to delivery issues. • Writing a basic letter of complaint. • Composing a simple news article/report.
Oral (30 hours) The following areas will be covered through oral classes; these will also be complemented with listening activities: (35%)
• Presenting a company: describing the structure, departments and products/services. • Film reviews: discussing films and providing critiques. • Making comparisons and expressing tastes and preferences. • Presenting a sporting programme in chronological order. • Discussing payment and delivery conditions through role plays. • Relating others’ conversations; indirect speech; describing forms of speech and intent of speaker. • Expressing and addressing a problem / complaint. • Formation of hypotheses. • Expressing cause and consequence. • Arguing in favour of / or against something or someone. • Persuading and convincing someone of something. • Making a presentation; describing a plan.
Grammar: (22 hours) The following grammar topics will be studied. In addition the students will be assigned home-based assignments for completion. (30%)
• Adverbs and adjectives: comparative and superlative structures • Interrogative structures • Advanced negative structures • Word Order (subordinating conjunctions) • Imperfect tense • Word order (dass-clauses) • Indirect speech (Konjunktiv I) • Pronouns
Culture: (16 hours)
• German media: cinema, television and press. • Sports and leisure activities. • Environment. • Crime and social issues.
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
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 1,3,4,6
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
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 2 Ch. 6 - 10 (incl. CDs), Ernst Klett Verlag.
  • U. Albrecht; D.Dane et al. (2005), Passwort Deutsch Arbeitsbuch 2 Ch. 6 - 10, Ernst Klett Verlag.
  • Conlin, C.;. (2000), Unternehmen Deutsch – Lehrbuch, Ernst Klett Verlag.
  • Conlin, C.;. (2000), Unternehmen Deutsch – Arbeitsbuch, 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..
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • The Educational Company of Ireland. (2010), na, Junior Certificate German JC Higher Level papers 2001-2010 & CDs.
  • The Educational Company of Ireland. (2010), na, Leaving Certificate German LC 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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