LANG06112 2021 German Language, Culture and Contemporary Media 2.1

General Details

Full Title

German Language, Culture and Contemporary Media 2.1

Transcript Title

German Language, Culture and C

Code

LANG06112

Attendance

N/A %

Subject Area

LANG - Foreign Language

Department

MKTS - Marketing, Tourism & Sport

Level

06 - NFQ Level 6

Credit

05 - 05 Credits

Duration

Semester

Fee

€

Start Term

2021 - Full Academic Year 2021-22

End Term

9999 - The End of Time

Author(s)

Deborah Keegan, Mr. John Kelleher, Joan Morrison, Martine Lucas, Clare Kelly-Lahon, Juan Manuel Real Espinosa, Gillian ODonovan, Sarah OBeirne

Programme Membership

SG_BINTE_B07 202200 Bachelor of Business in International Tourism with Event Management SG_BMKTG_B07 202000 Bachelor of Business in Marketing SG_BMARK_H08 202000 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Marketing SG_BACCO_C06 202100 Higher Certificate in Business in Accounting SG_BADMN_B07 202100 Bachelor of Business in Business Administration L7 SG_BBUSI_C06 202100 Higher Certificate in Business in Business Studies L6 SG_BBUSI_H08 202100 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business L8 (Ab-initio) SG_BBUSS_B07 202100 Bachelor of Business in Business L7 SG_BFINA_H08 202100 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business in Finance and Investment SG_BSALE_B07 202100 Bachelor of Business in Business in Marketing and Sales SG_BTOUR_H08 202100 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business in Tourism with Event Management SG_BTOUR_B07 202100 Bachelor of Business in Business in Tourism with Event Management SG_BINTE_H08 202100 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Marketing and Languages SG_BBUSI_C06 202200 Higher Certificate in Business in Business Studies SG_BMKTG_B07 202200 Bachelor of Business in Marketing SG_BMARK_H08 202200 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Marketing SG_BBUSI_H08 202200 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business SG_BINTE_H08 202200 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Marketing and Languages SG_BSALE_B07 202200 Bachelor of Business in Marketing and Sales SG_BBUSI_B07 202100 Bachelor of Business in Business in Business Administration L7 SG_BINTE_H08 202200 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Marketing and Languages SG_BTOUR_B07 202200 Bachelor of Business in Tourism with Event Management SG_BBUSS_B07 202200 Bachelor of Business in General Business SG_BADMN_B07 202200 Bachelor of Business in Business Administration SG_BFINA_H08 202200 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Finance and Investment SG_BTOUR_H08 202200 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Tourism with Event Management SG_BTOTR_B07 202200 Bachelor of Business in Tourism with Event Management SG_BTOTR_H08 202200 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Tourism with Event Management SG_BBUSJ_B07 202200 Bachelor of Business in Business SG_BBUSI_C06 202200 Higher Certificate in Business in Business SG_BFINA_B07 202200 Bachelor of Business in Finance and Investment SG_BBUSL_C06 202200 Higher Certificate in Business in Business Administration SG_BBUSM_C06 202200 Higher Certificate in Business in Business Studies SG_BBUSB_H08 202200 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business SG_BBUSI_H08 202200 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business SG_BBUSG_B07 202300 Bachelor of Business in General Business SG_BTORE_B07 202300 Bachelor of Business in Tourism with Event Management SG_BINTM_B07 202300 Bachelor of Business in International Tourism with Event Management SG_BFINA_B07 202200 Bachelor of Business in Finance and Investment SG_BADMN_C06 202200 Higher Certificate in Business in Business Administration SG_BBUSI_C06 202300 Higher Certificate in Business in Business (exit) SG_BBUSJ_B07 202300 Bachelor of Business in Business (exit)

Description

This Module will build on the language skills acquired in Semesters 1 and 2, and initiate progression towards CEFR Level A2. The module will foster increasing independence in the use of the language in authentic everyday situations, with emphasis on gaining confidence in speaking and listening. An awareness of German culture and society will develop in tandem with the student's developing language skills. Contemporary media, written text, video clips and film will be used.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;

initiate progress towards CEFR Level A2.

Identify and interpret correctly without assistance frequently used expressions related to immediate familiar situations: family, education, interests etc

role-play using elementary language most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken

compose with guidance simple written text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest

demonstrate increased cultural insight into German societies by engaging with contemporary media platforms.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Encouragement of active participation during class.

Use of computer laboratory to access contemporary online learning platforms.

Reinforcement of language skills through self-study

Encouragement of conversation and social events with international students who are native speakers of the language. Tandem Learning Initiative with Hochschule Brandenburg, February 2021 is an example of this active collaboration.

Encouragement and practice in developing confidence in reading skills appropriate to the level.

Module Assessment Strategies

role-play
oral interview
listening & written test
short presentation

ONGOING = Every TWO To FOUR weeks, assessment in these areas will occur through Oral/Aural/Written work and/or Role-play

These assessments measure student progress towards A2 level

Repeat Assessments

Written Assessment
Oral Assessment

Indicative Syllabus

Listening: can begin to understand using authentic material sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance: family, education, social life etc.

Reading: can read simple texts using pre-learned vocabulary relating to everyday and simple professional interests, and to key cultural and social matters of relevance.

Spoken interaction: can begin to develop vocabulary for expression of simple and routine tasks where the information is simple, direct and related to daily life, work and study.

Spoken production: can produce phrases, sentences and simple conversations to communicate information on daily life, work, study and some interests.

Writing: can begin to compose with some independence simple connected text describing aspects of one background, environment and areas of immediate interest.

Culture and Society: can begin to select via contemporary media platforms cultural and social information and insights.

Coursework & Assessment Breakdown

Coursework & Continuous Assessment

100 %

Coursework Assessment

	Title	Type	Form	Percent	Week	Learning Outcomes Assessed
1	Oral Exam oral tests	Coursework Assessment	Assessment	50 %	OnGoing	1,2,3,4,5
2	Written Exam and Aural Assessment	Coursework Assessment	Assessment	50 %	OnGoing	1,2,4,5

Full Time Mode Workload

Type	Location	Description	Hours	Frequency	Avg Workload
Lecture	Flat Classroom	language classes	3	Weekly	3.00
Lecture	Computer Laboratory	listening & speaking practice	1	Weekly	1.00
Independent Learning	Not Specified	Independent study	3	Weekly	3.00

Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 4.00 Hours

Required & Recommended Book List

Recommended Reading
2009-08-19 Hueber Dictionaries and Study-AIDS: Grosses Ubungsbuch Deutsch - Grammatik (German Edition) Max Hueber Verlag
ISBN 3191017216 ISBN-13 9783191017217

Grammar & vocabulary

Recommended Reading
2015-01 studio [21] - Grundstufe A2: Gesamtband. Das Deutschbuch (Kurs- und Ãœbungsbuch mit DVD-ROM) Cornelsen
ISBN 3065205742 ISBN-13 9783065205740

Recommended Reading
Studio 21 das Deutschbuch A1 Cornelsen

Module Resources

Non ISBN Literary Resources

Core text as recommended for the module

Journal Resources

URL Resources

Contemporary language learning and cultural online media as appropriate to the module level, including:

http://www.zdf.de/

http://www.daserste.de/

http://www.dw.com/en/learn-german/radio-d/s-9671

https://www.seagull-tandem.eu/portfolio/technology-environment/

Other Resources

Online monolingual dictionary

Online bilingual dictionary

Additional Information