Module Details
Module Code: |
GERM C1406 |
Module Title:
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German II
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Title:
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German II
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Module Level:: |
6 |
Module Coordinator: |
Martin Meagher
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Module Author:: |
Claus Derenda
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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.
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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 |
Use simple and more elaborate sentences in the present tense to describe people, occupations, home town, hobbies. |
LO2 |
Have increased knowledge of selected aspects of contemporary German society. |
LO3 |
Write basic texts on syllabus covered themes using basic grammar constructions (nominative case, all aspects of accusative case, basic dative case) for everyday simple communication |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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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.
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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
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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)
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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
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
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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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 |
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Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
Independent Learning Time |
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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 |
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Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
1.50 |
1.5 |
Independent Learning Time |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
5.50 |
5.5 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
1.50 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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U. Albrecht; D.Dane et al. (2005), Passwort Deutsch Kursbuch 1 Ch. 1 - 5 (incl. CDs), Ernst Klett Verlag.
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U. Albrecht; D.Dane et al. (2005), Passwort Deutsch Arbeitsbuch 1 Ch. 1 - 5, Ernst Klett Verlag.
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Dollenmayer D.; Hansen,T. (1999), Neue Horizonte. A first course in German language and culture,, Houghton Mifflin..
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Schenke, H. (2003), Basic German: Grammar and Workbook..;, Routledge..
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Other Resources |
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Goethe Institute Dublin web material:. http://www.goethe.de/ins/ie/dub/enindex.
htm.
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