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 - 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_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_BBUSM_C06 202200 Higher Certificate in Business in Business Studies SG_BBUSB_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_BBUSE_C06 202400 Higher Certificate in Business in Business (exit) SG_BBUSE_B07 202400 Bachelor of Business in Business (exit) SG_BINTM_B07 202400 Bachelor of Business in International Tourism with Event Management
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;

1.

 initiate progress towards CEFR Level A2.

2.

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

3.

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

4.

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

5.

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