Module Details

Module Code: GERM
Module Title: German VII
Title: German VII
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Martin Meagher
Module Author:: Claus Derenda
Domains:  
Module Description: This module aims to develop students’ ability to make a general presentation in the language. Students will also be introduced to the job application process. The module further aims to develop the students’ written expression in a professional context.
The module also aims to introduce LSP (language for specific purpose) in the students’ own fields of study, to provide students with vocabulary/expression relevant to their chosen specialist area. The students will be introduced to more advanced grammar structures and written expression. In addition, they will develop their oral expression skills through the final stage of the job application process: the interview.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Make a presentation on some aspect of German society and culture and discuss and evaluate current events in Germany.
LO2 Draft and present their CV through the language, write a letter of application for a job or a programme of further study, familiarise themselves with the job application process including job advertisement analysis and develop his/her interview skills through mock job interviews in the language.
LO3 Organize a stand at a trade fair including dealing with visitors to the stand; product description and promotion, follow up contacts in writing and conclude agreements
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):
• Write a CV and letter of application/covering letter. • Reading and understanding job advertisements. • Reading and understanding product information and company brochures. • Writing product descriptions for professional use. • Following up prospective clients in writing • Completing a written summary of a text. • Writing a short essay on a topical issue in Germany. • Writing up the minutes of the meeting. • Summarising the main points of several articles.
Oral (10 hours) The following areas will be covered through oral class
• Organising a stand at a trade fair; meeting prospective clients; presenting the products. • Analysing television and press advertisements; advertising a product; creating an advertising campaign. • Interviewing clients and consumers; conducting a meeting/discussion forum. • Expressing opposition, concession and intent. • Summarising a text in oral form; preparing an oral exposé. • Making a coherent presentation on a general topic. • Mock interviews; preparing the questions, asking and answering the questions. (these interviews will be enacted by the students)
Grammar: (10hours) The following grammar topics will be studied. In ad
• Revision of main grammar points studied in previous modules. • Pluperfect • Relative pronouns • Konjunktiv II (würde + infinitive) • Pronouns • Use of the tenses • Mood: indicative, imperative and subjunctive • Passive voice • Word formation • Punctuation
Culture: (6 hours)
• Trade fairs. • Product description. • Selling a product. • Advertising (written and visual)
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 1,3
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 3 Ch. 6 - 10 (incl. CDs), Ernst Klett Verlag.
  • U. Albrecht; D.Dane et al. (2005), Passwort Deutsch Arbeitsbuch 3 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..
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • 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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