LANG06023 2016 German Post Leaving Cert Level 2 Semester 1
This module aims to reinforce the student's previous knowledge of the target language as taken in Year 1. It will further develop the necessary skills to speak, write, understand and communicate effectively in everyday and business situations relevant to the course. The subject also provides the students with a more extensive knowledge of the culture and civilisation of the target language.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
The student will progress towards Level A2 - B1 within the Common European Framework for Language Learning (Council of Europe Guidelines)
to understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, college, leisure, etc
to deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken
to produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest
to describe experiences or events, dreams, hopes & ambitions
to briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Formal class
Language Laboratory
Grammar Classes
Conversation and Social Events
Cultural Study Trip if time and budget allows
Module Assessment Strategies
- role-play
- oral interview
- listening & written test
- presentation
Repeat Assessments
- Written Assessment
- Oral Assessment
Indicative Syllabus
Listening
Can understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, college, leisure, etc. Can understand the main point of many radio or TV programmes on current affairs or topics of personal or professional interest when the delivery is relatively slow and clear
Reading
Can understand texts which consist mainly of high frequency everyday or job-related language. Can understand the description of events, feelings and wishes in personal letters
Spoken Interaction
Can deal with many situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can enter into unprepared conversation on topics which are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life
Writing
Can write simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can write personal letters describing experiences and impressions.
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Oral Exam oral tests | Continuous Assessment | Assessment | 50 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
2 | Exam and Aural Assessment | Continuous Assessment | Assessment | 50 % | OnGoing | |
Full Time Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lecture | Flat Classroom | language classes | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
Lecture | Computer Laboratory | listening & speaking practice | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
Independent Learning | UNKNOWN | homework/study | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
Required & Recommended Book List

2010-11-11 Tangram Aktuell: Kurs- Und Arbeitsbuch 2 - Lektion 1-4 MIT CD Zum Arbeitsbuch (German Edition) Max Hueber Verlag
ISBN 3190018162 ISBN-13 9783190018161

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

2004-08-23 Tangram Aktuell: Kurs - Und Arbeitsbuch 1 - Lektion 5-8 MIT CD Zum Arbeitsbuch (German Edition) Max Hueber Verlag
ISBN 3190018022 ISBN-13 9783190018024
Module Resources
Introduction to Reading material in German: Literature; Society; Business World
Introduction to German cinema / documentary film.
Online monolingual dictionary
Online bilingual dictionary