Elementary level (A2)
[ALLE1130]
[90h] 3 credits
This course is taught in the 1st & 2d semester.
Teacher(s): Virginie Godin
Language: D
Level: First
Aims
Reading comprehension
- Can read short simple texts.
- Can find specific and expected information in everyday material such as advertisements, prospectuses, timetables
etc.
- Can understand short simple personal letters.
- A2 Level of the " Common European Framework of Reference for Languages "
Listening comprehension
. Individual :
- Can understand phrases and the highest frequency vocabulary related to areas of most immediate personal
relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local area, studies).
- Can catch the main point in short, clear, simple messages and announcements.
. Interactive :
- Can understand enough to be able to meet needs of a concrete type provided speech is clearly and slowly
articulated
. A2 Level of the " Common European Framework of Reference for Languages "
Speaking
. Spoken Production :
- Can use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple terms his/her family and other people, living
conditions, his/her educational background and his/her present or most recent activity.
. Spoken Interaction :
- Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar
topics and activities.
. A2 Level of the " Common European Framework of Reference for Languages "
Writing
- Can write a short postcard, a menu, a simple ad, a day schedule
- Can fill in personal data in a questionnaire (nationality, age, address,¿)
- A1 Level of the " Common European Framework of Reference for Languages "
Main themes
- Ability to master the basic vocabulary (2000 Words) and the basic structures of the German language.
- Focus on the ability to communicate in German rather on the correctness of the language.
Culture
Special care will be given to raise students' awareness of the German speaking cultures at all skill levels.
Methodology
- The course tackles different topics (such as leisure, travel, home, advertising, ¿).
- Learning is contextualized by original or edited texts (reading or listening comprehension).
- Vocabulary and basic grammatical structures are trained, consolidated and extended via written and oral
exercises (drills, roleplays, interviews, conversations in groups of 2 or 4 people,¿)
Content and teaching methods
- 3 hours per week during the academic year
- Course for BAC 1 students in POLS-SOCA-HUSO-INGE-ECGE-COMU-INF
Prerequisites: none
Objectives:
Level A2 of the CEFRL for oral expression, for listening and reading comprehension
Level A1 of the CEFRL for written expression
Methods and content:
- grammar and vocabulary exercises
- listening and reading exercises
- oral exercises (individual and interactive)
- written exercises
- vocabulary acquisition through self-tuition
Evaluation: continuous assessment, written and oral exam
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)
- Contact hours : 26 (+60 hours remedial work)
- Homework and self-study : 46 hours
Guidance
- 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.
Didactic Materials
- Course notes ALLE 1130
- Vocabulary book : "Allemand - Vocabulaire de base" published by Langenscheidt
Assessment
Different marks are taken into account in the global mark :
- Continuous assessment based on tests during the year (vocabulary and course notes)
- Written and oral exam (presentation of an artcle) in June and/or September.
Target group:
This course is for students of 1st year Bachelor of Sociology and Anthropology
Workload
Contact hours : 26 (+60 hours remedial work)
Homework and self-study : 46 hours
Ø Guidance
à Groups of 25 students maximum
à 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.
Ø Didactic Materials
o Course notes ALLE 1130
o Vocabulary book : "Allemand - Vocabulaire de base" published by Langenscheidt
Ø Assessment
Different marks are taken into account in the global mark :
o Continuous assessment based on tests during the year (vocabulary and course notes)
o Written and oral exam (presentation of an artcle) in June and/or September.
Workload
Contact hours : 26 (+60 hours remedial work)
Homework and self-study : 46 hours
Ø Guidance
à Groups of 25 students maximum
à 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.
Ø Didactic Materials
o Course notes ALLE 1130
o Vocabulary book : "Allemand - Vocabulaire de base" published by Langenscheidt
Ø Assessment
Different marks are taken into account in the global mark :
o Continuous assessment based on tests during the year (vocabulary and course notes)
o Written and oral exam (presentation of an artcle) in June and/or September.