Objectives and competences
The aim of this course is to:
- to build on and deepen students' knowledge of contemporary linguistic trends in oral communication in German.
- to broaden and deepen students' knowledge of text types in oral communication
- to train students in appropriate oral communication as a prerequisite for successful professional independent work in the teaching of German as a foreign language
- to develop multimedia communication skills
Content (Syllabus outline)
learning about the characteristics of oral communication
- contemporary linguistic trends in oral communication in German
- discussing text types typical of oral communication; and
- discussing the linguistic devices characteristic of these text types
- an overview of modern oral communication media and their functional use
- learning about the function of non-verbal means and their use and analysis in oral communication
Learning and teaching methods
- explanation
- discussion
- text work
- problem-solving
- case method
- excursion
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Upon completion of this course, the student will
- know and identify the linguistic resources that characterise oral communication,
- correctly use, analyse and evaluate the linguistic resources and the relevant vocabulary in contemporary oral communication
- be able to orally present a clear, coherent, linguistically and stylistically appropriate text of a selected text type at C1 level.
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
• ability to use up-to-date sources of information and technology,
• communications skills (to express in speech and in writting),
• ability to become an autonomous learner,
• ability to independently develop research strategies and problem solving techniques,
ability to analyze and bring together ideas.
Readings
- Becker-Mrotzek, Michael (Hrsg.) (2022): Mündliche Kommunikation und Gesprächsdidaktik, 5. unveränderte Auflage. Baltmannsweiler: Schneider Verlag Hohengehren. (izbrana poglavja)
- Dürscheid, Christa (2016): Nähe, Distanz und neue Medien. In: Feilke, Helmuth/Hennig, Mathilde (Hrsg.): Zur Karriere von ‚Nähe und Distanz‘. Rezeption und Diskussion des Koch-Oesterreicher-Modells. Berlin/Boston: de Gruyter (= Reihe Germanistische Linguistik), 357–385. Posted at the ZORA (Zurich Open Repository and Archive), URL=https://www.zora.uzh.ch/id/eprint/128457/, 15.03.2025.
- Wasserfall, Kurt (2004): Erzählen lernen: ein Workshop zur Entwicklung der Sprachkompetenz. Mülheim an der Ruhr: Verlag an der Ruhr.
- - drugi aktualni spletni viri
Additional information on implementation and assessment • oral presentation 30 %
• portfolio 70 %
