Module Details

Module Code: GERM C1405
Module Title: German I
Title: German I
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
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 sentences in the present tense to describe people, occupations, home town, hobbies, daily routines in the present tense.
LO2 Have a knowledge of selected aspects of contemporary German society.
LO3 Use basic grammar constructions (nominative & basic accusative) for everyday simple communication
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 (10 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 (10 hours) The following areas will be covered through oral class
• 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: (10 hours) The following grammar topics will be studied. In a
• 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: (6 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 Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 60
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Series of written in-class examinations throughout the term.
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Oral and aural
No Project
No Practical
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.

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 6.00 6
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 7.50 7.5
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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