Objectives and competences
• develop the ability of the students to understand different texts in a variety of contexts based on selected text samples of medium difficulty and to systematically build vocabulary
• develop students' knowledge of the German grammar
• develop students' knowledge in the field of receptive and productive skills
• enable students to become efficient and flexible users and analyzer of the German language
• enable students for an adequate evaluation of lingual utterances
Content (Syllabus outline)
• acquisition of vocabulary
• dealing with selected grammar structures
• consolidation of the acquired grammar based on selected text samples of medium difficulty (literary, non-literary, etc.) for translation purposes
• correct spelling of words in texts
• learning about cultural and historical features of German speaking countries
Learning and teaching methods
• explanation
• discussion
• - working with text
• - problem solving
• - case method
• - working with text
• - problem solving
• - case method
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
On completion of this course students will:
• correctly use German grammar
• use grammar textbooks and other resources and technical literature
• use and analyze the German language
• get to know the culture of German speaking countries
• improve their orthography (spelling)
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
- Ability to use modern information resources and technologies,
- Communication skills (written and oral),
- ability to acquire knowledge and attitudes independently,
- ability to develop own research approaches and problem-solving orientation,
- ability to develop a critical mind, critical analysis, synthesis
Readings
• Deutsch lernen mit Deutschlernerblog. URL= https://deutschlernerblog.de/, 12.2.2025.
• Hall, K., & Scheiner, B. (2020). Übungsgrammatik für Oberstufe: [Niveau B2-C2] (1. Aufl., str. 363). Hueber.Hering, A., Matussek, M., Perlmann-Balme, M. 2009. Übungsgrammatik für die Mittelstufe. Deutsch als Fremdsprache. Ismaning: Hueber Verlag,
• Schnack, A. 2020. Deutsch intensiv Wortschatz B2. Das Training. Buch + Online. Stuttgart: Klett Verlag.
• Tschirner, E.P. 2016. Grund- und Aufbauwortschatz. Deutsch als Fremdsprache nach Themen. Berlin: Cornelsen.
• Izbrani elektronski slovarji z nemšcino (Duden online, DWDS, Kollokationenwörtbuch-Wörterbuch).
Prerequisits
Prerequisits for acceding the course:
None.
Conditions for prerequisites:
The student must pass all obligations and a colloquium test with a positive grade.
Additional information on implementation and assessment 