Reading comprehension :
- Can read in details lengthy and complex texts, related or not to the field of study, providing reading difficult passages several times.
- Can understand a current literary text in prose.
- Can understand a piece of poetic work
C1 level of the "Common European Framework for Languages"
Listening comprehension :
a) individually
- Can understand a wide range of recorded and broadcast audio material (interviews from native speakers, news, films,
b) interactive
- Can keep up with an animated conversation between native speakers
C1- level of the "Common European Framework for Languages"
Speaking skills :
a) individually
- Can easily keep up with exchanges between external partners in a discussion group and a debate, and take part in it on abstract, complex and unfamiliar topics
- Can cope with less routine situations in shops, stations (airports), banks or at town hall.
- Can develop his/her opinion on a current affair and report it in a group of discussion
b) interactive
- Can communicate spontaneously and with ease in a normal interaction with a native speaker
- Can take an active part in informal discussion in familiar contexts (or on topics not related to field of interest), presenting and defending one's point of view
C1- level of the "Common European Framework for Languages"
Writing skills :
- Can write short, simple essays on topics of interest
- Can write personal letters to describe experiences and impressions
B1 level of the "Common European Framework for Languages"
Main themes
Methods :
The course is focused on different topics. 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).
Code :
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
Content and teaching methods
- 30-hour course taught for three hours a week during the first 10 weeks of the academic year
- Course for BAC 1 in Applied Sciences
Prerequisites:
having passed the ALLE 1300 course (or equivalent)
Objectives:
Level C1 of the CEFRL for reading comprehension
Level C1- for listening comprehension
Level C1- for oral expression and
Level B1 for written expression
Methods and content:
- extension and consolidation of vocabulary and grammar structures
- listening and reading exercises
- oral exercises (individual and interactive)
- written exercises
- texts and activities about general topics
- E-learning and self-tuition
Evaluation:
continuous assessment, written and oral exam
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)
Course forBachelor in Applied Sciences
Credits : 3 ECTS
Prerequisites
To have passed the ALLE 1300 course (or equivalent)
Work load :
- class hours: 28
- individual work: 44 hours
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
Didactic materials :
- Syllabus
- audio- and video-tapes (available at C.A.A.)
Assessment :
Different points enter into the final evaluation:
- continuous assessment
- written and oral examination
Any other business:
Class hours will be given 3h/week and distributed over the first 10 weeks of the academic year