Objectives and competences
At the forefront of this course are the students' communication skills in a foreign language.
The student at the end of the semester
- is able to communicate on relevant and familiar topics at the level A1+ to A2;
- is able to obtain necessary information and transmit it non-verbally and/or verbally adequately to linguistic aspects and content;
- understands important characteristics of the target language as well as cross-linguistic characteristics;
- understands basic cultural and geographical characteristics of the German speaking area;
- understands intercultural dimensions and is able to respond appropriately and consider them in communication.
Content (Syllabus outline)
- The thematic areas are linked to the fundamental areas of the students’ life and work, for example to personal information, everyday routines in private and professional life.
- Vocabulary is at the level A1+ to A2 after the EFL and is widened with respect to specific areas of the students’ professional interests.
- At the level of A1+ to A2 they deal with selected grammatical and other structures, through which the students are trained for basic communication in German in different situations.
- The cultural aspects of the target language, as well as relevant geographical and intercultural aspects are along with the linguistic elements of importance.
Learning and teaching methods
Group work
Individual work
Pairwork
Cooperative learning
Differenciation
Webquest
e-learning
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Knowledge and understanding:
- ability to communicate on relevant topics at the level A1+ to A2;
- understanding of the basic linguistic and cross-linguistic characteristics of the target language;
- Understanding of basic cultural and geographical characteristics of the German speaking area;
- understanding the intercultural dimension and the appropriate use of communication in the foreign language.
Readings
Gaidosch, U., Muller C. (2006): Zur Orientierung. Deutschland in 30 Stunden. Ismaning, Max Hueber Verlag.
Jin F., Voß U. (2013): Grammatik aktiv. Üben, hören, sprechen. Berlin, Cornelsen Schulverlage GmbH.
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Prerequisits
Prerequisites for enrolment in the course:
None.
Prerequisites for successful completion of the course:
A passing grade for each of the three requirements mentioned in in the Assessment box.
The course is not available to students of the following study programs:
• Translation – German,
• German Studies,
• German Language and Literature
