Reading comprehension
- Can understand texts written in a simple everyday language and related to the students' world.
- Can understand the description of events, feelings and wishes in personal letters.
- Can read articles and reports about contemporary problems in which the writer adopts particular points of view.
- B2 level of the "Common European Framework for languages".
Listening Comprehension
. Individually:
- Can understand conferences and long speeches about familiar topics.
- Can understand most broadcasted news and information on TV.
. In interaction with native speakers: Can understand a conversation with a native speaker about a general topic.
. B2 level of the "Common European Framework for languages".
Speaking skills
. Individually:
- Can give clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects related to his/her field of interest.
- Can explain a viewpoint on a current affair giving advantages and disadvantages.
. Interactive:
- Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interactions with a native speakers
quite possible.
- Can take an active part in a conversation in familiar contexts, and can present and defend his/her arguments
. B2 level of the "Common European Framework for languages".
Writing skills
- Can write short, simple notes and messages.
- Can write a simple personal letter, for example thanking someone for something.
- A2 level of the "Common European Framework for languages".
Main themes
Code
- Ability to master basic vocabulary (2000 words) and the basic structures of the German language.
- Consolidation and extension of vocabulary.
- Special attention will be paid to pronunciation.
Culture
At all previously mentioned levels: sensitisation for the culture of the German speaking countries
Methods
- The course is centred around different topics (ie. shopping, telephoning, world of work...).
- Learning with didactical or authentic material (listening and reading comprehension).
- Consolidation and extension of basic vocabulary and the basic structures of the German language by written or
oral exercises (drills, role-plays, interviews, discussion in small groups of 2 up to 4).
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)
Work load:
- class hours: 90
- individual work:
General Framework
- class and groups of maximum 25 students
- teacher is available during his contact hours and can be reached via e-mail.
- Advice for the use of the Self-Learning Centre (C.A.A.) and the Multimedia Room
Teaching materials
- Learning method (to be specified)
- Handouts (syllabus)
- audio- and video-tapes (available at C.A.A.)
Assessment
Final assessment consists of:
- continuous assessment
- written and oral examination
Workload:
a 90-hour course taught for three hours a week during the whole year