LANG06055 2016 German Post Leaving Cert Level 1 Semester 1
This module aims to reinforce the student's previous knowledge of the target language. It will develop the necessary skills to speak, write, understand and communicate effectively in both everyday and business situations relevant to the course. The subject also provides students with a more extensive knowledge of the culture and civilization of the target language
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
The student will perform at Level A2 within the European Framework for Language Learning (Council of Europe Guidelines)
understand and modify sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment)
to communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters
describe using a full range of vocabulary appropriate to the Level aspects of his/her background; immediate environment; the world of work; matters of immediate need
demonstrate awareness of grammatical accuracy appropriate to the Level
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Formal class
Language Laboratory
Grammar Class
Conversation & Social Events
Module Assessment Strategies
Role-play
oral interview
written tests
listening tests
Repeat Assessments
Written and/or oral and/or aural assessment
Indicative Syllabus
Listening:
can understand phrases and the highest frequency vocabulary related to areas of most immediate personal relevance, e.g. basic personal and family information, shopping, local area, employment. Can catch the point in short, clear, simple messages and announcements
Reading:
can read short, simple texts, can find specific predictable information in simple everyday material such as advertisements, menus and timetables, can understand short simple personal letters/emails.
Spoken Interaction:
can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities, can handle short social exchanges.
Spoken Production:
can use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple terms the family, educational background
Writing:
can write short simple notes and messages relating to matters in areas of immediate needs, can write a simple personal letter, e.g. thanking someone for something
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Continuous written work | Continuous Assessment | UNKNOWN | 50 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5 |
2 | Continuous oral work | Continuous Assessment | UNKNOWN | 50 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Full Time Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lecture | Flat Classroom | Lecture | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
Lecture | Computer Laboratory | listening & speaking skills | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
Independent Learning | UNKNOWN | homework/study | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
Required & Recommended Book List

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
Tangram aktuell 2 (Hueber) Lektion 1-4
zdf.de; dw.de; stern.de
Dictionary
CD to accompany Tangram
None