University of Galway

Course Module Information

Course Modules

Semester 2 | Credits: 15

The course builds on the linguistic skills gained in first year and advances the areas of grammar, reading and writing skills as well as aural skills and communication
(Language of instruction: German)

Learning Outcomes
  1. Understand and apply more complex grammar structures (Level B1+ of CEFR)
  2. Translate a variety of more advanced texts and language structures into German
  3. Reflect on and analyse complex texts and discuss them in class
  4. Use a variety of writing skills in the general and business context
  5. Give oral presentations in German on business-related topics and conduct a collective research project
  6. Use multimedia learning platforms and applications for autonomous learning, research and project work
  7. Compose and post blog entries and create podcasts in German
Assessments
  • Written Assessment (53%)
  • Continuous Assessment (31%)
  • Oral, Audio Visual or Practical Assessment (16%)
Teachers
The above information outlines module GR223: "German" and is valid from 2020 onwards.
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.