Objectives and competences
The course:
- expands and intensifies basic knowledge of German systemic grammar and vocabulary
- familiarizes with semantic, cognitive, culturally specific and intercultural aspects of vocabulary
- familiarizes with pedagogical grammar
- trains for work with pedagogical grammar
- trains for analysis and evaluation of grammar contents in grammar books and other language manuals.
Content (Syllabus outline)
The course deals with two broader themes:
1. Grammar:
- Grammar from the viewpoint of language acquisition/learning
- Pedagogical grammar
- Grammar in teaching materials and dictionaries
2. Vocabulary:
- Vocabulary from the viewpoint of language acquisition/learning
- Mental lexicon
- Vocabulary from interlingual and intercultural perspectives
Learning and teaching methods
- lectures
- seminars
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
- grammar and lexical system of modern German
- semantic, cognitive, cultural and intercultural dimensions of vocabulary
- Pedagogical grammar
- Critical approach to using grammar books and other language manuals.
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
Transferable/Key skills and other attributes:
- Communication skills (written and oral)
- Using information technology
- Solving language and learning problems
Readings
Bohn, Rainer, 2000: Probleme der Wortschatzarbeit. Fernstudieneinheit 22. München.
Helbig, G. et al. (Hrsg.), 2001: Deutsch als Fremdsprache. HSK 19.1. Berlin, New York. Izbrana poglavja.
IDS Mannheim. Service-Einrichtungen des IDS. http://www1.ids-mannheim.de/service/.
Jesenšek, Vida, 2016: Kollokationen zum thematischen Feld Essen. Sprachkontrastive (Deutsch-slowenische) Überlegungen mit Hinblick auf historisch-kulturelle Kontakte zweier Sprachräume und DaF-Didaktik. V: Ďurčo, Peter (ur.). Kollokationsforschung und Kollokationsdidaktik, (Studien zur Linguistik, Bd. 22). Wien: LIT, str. 183-194
Müller, Bernd Dietrich, 2001: Wortschatzarbeit und Bedeutungsvermittlung. Fernstudieneinheit 08. München.
Additional information on implementation and assessment Written exam - 50 %
Report (oral presentation) - 50 %
