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 affairs topic 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
- The course is centred around different topics (e.g. shopping, telephoning, world of work...). Learning with teaching or authentic material (listening and reading comprehension). Consolidation and extension of basic vocabulary and the basic structures of the Slovene language by means of written or oral exercises (drills, role-plays, interviews, discussion in small groups of 2 up to 4).
- Ability to master basic vocabulary (2000 words) and the basic structures of the Slovene language. Consolidation and extension of vocabulary. Special attention will be paid to pronunciation.
- At all previously mentioned levels: increasing awareness of the culture of Slovene-speaking countries.
Content and teaching methods
- Extension and consolidation of vocabulary and grammar structures,
- Listening and reading exercises,
- Oral exercises (individual and interactive),
- Written exercises,
- Activities on general topics,
- 3 hours per week during the whole academic year,
- Course open to all students registered or not at UCL.
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)
Prerequisites:
Having passed the SLOV 1100 course
Assessment
Different marks are taken into account in the global mark:
- Continuous assessment based on tests during the year (no certificative assessment). Assessment methods will be adapted to the situation of the student. Evaluation (with the help of ICT) will also be carried out regularly by the teacher during the student's stay abroad.
- Written and oral exam.
Course material
- Books: A, B, C ... 1, 2, 3, gremo; Slovenska beseda v zivo 2 published by Center za slov. kot drugi/tuji jezik;
- Tapes available at the self-tuition centre;
- Self-tuition CD-Rom edited by the ILV.
Training staff:
- Groups of 25 students maximum;
- The teacher is available during her office hours and can be contacted by e-mail;
- Guidance at the self-tuition centre (CAA) and multimedia room of the ILV.