LANG10100 German General Purposes 1(CEFR A1.1)

Academic Year 2023/2024

This module is for students who have no previous knowledge of German and offers an introduction to German language and culture. The aim is to enable students to develop competence in a range of everyday tasks in German. The module will focus on oral communication and on acquiring essential listening and speaking abilities. Students will also develop and practise basic reading and writing techniques. The stimulus material (oral, aural and written) will provide an introduction to German grammar and syntax and will contribute to giving the students an insight into aspects of German life and culture. This module will be delivered via small group teaching with classes having a maximum of 18 students. Students will also have access to extra resources and materials via the Virtual Learning Environment, Brightspace.


For more information about the Centre for English and Global Languages modules (formerly Applied Language Centre) see https://www.ucd.ie/cegl/programmes/glm/

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to
• introduce and describe themselves in German (spoken production)
• ask and answer questions on familiar topics (spoken interaction)
• understand basic messages and announcements (listening)
• read and understand simple informational texts (reading)
• write simple notes, messages and personal letters (writing)
• demonstrate awareness of aspects of German life and culture


Students who achieve at least a B grade at the end of this module are deemed to have reached Level A1.1 of the Common European Framework

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Small Group

24
Specified Learning Activities

30
Autonomous Student Learning

46
Total

100
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Small group learning with interactive, task-based activities 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

No prior knowledge

Learning Exclusions:

Students with Junior Certificate or Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) in this language are not eligible to take this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
GER10010 - German Language I a, GER10020 - German Language I b, GER10100 - German Beginners A, GER10110 - German Beginners B, GER10120 - Spoken German for Beginners


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Examination: Oral Examination Week 12 No Graded No

25
Examination: Mid-Term Examination Week 6 No Graded No

10
Examination: Written Examination 1 hour End of Trimester Exam No Graded No

40
Attendance: Attendance and participation Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

10
Examination: Aural Examination Week 11 No Graded No

15

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
Repeat Within Two Trimesters
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback is provided individually to students on the midterm exam in Week 7-8. Students can seek feedback on end of semester components, post-assessment.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 
Autumn
      
Small Group Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Mon 13:00 - 13:50
Small Group Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Wed 13:00 - 13:50
Small Group Offering 2 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Mon 18:00 - 19:50
Small Group Offering 5 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Wed 11:00 - 12:50
Autumn
      
Spring
      
Small Group Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Mon 11:00 - 12:50
Small Group Offering 2 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Mon 13:00 - 13:50
Small Group Offering 2 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Wed 13:00 - 13:50
Small Group Offering 3 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Mon 18:00 - 19:50
Small Group Offering 5 Week(s) - 20, 21, 23, 25, 29, 30, 31, 32 Wed 11:00 - 12:50
Small Group Offering 5 Week(s) - 22, 24, 26, 33 Wed 11:00 - 12:50
Spring