Students should have an advanced level at the end of this course. The objectives of the course are to be partially reached through self-tuition (with the help of ICT, e-learning also) by the students during their stay in the German speaking country.
Reading comprehension
- Can understand complex texts
- Can understand specialised articles and technical instructions even if they are not related to his/her field of
specialisation.
- C1- level of the "Common European Framework for languages".
Listening Comprehension
- Can easily understand television programs and films
- Can understand a long lecture even if it is not well structured and the articulation is only implicit
- C1 level of the "Common European Framework for languages".
Speaking skills
. Individual:
- Can give clear, detailed descriptions and presentations on complex subjects, integrating sub-themes, developing
particular points and rounding off with an appropriate conclusion
. Interactive:
- Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without hesitation
- Can use the language in a fluent and effective way in socioprofessional contexts
. C1 level of the "Common European Framework for languages".
Writing skills
- Can write a simple and coherent text about familiar topics or other topics of interest
- Can write personal letters to describe his/her experience and impressions
- B2 level of the "Common European Framework for languages".
Main themes
Code
- Ability to master the 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: awareness of the culture in the German speaking countries
Methods
- The course is centred around different topics (e.g. shopping, telephoning, world of work...).
- Learning with didactical or authentic material (listening and reading comprehension).
- Consolidation and extension of the 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 to 4).
Content and teaching methods
ALLE 1500E - advanced level
- 45 hour-course taught for three hours a week during the first term
- Special programme devised for final year students in DRT who are part of an exchange programme and are
studying in a German speaking country in the second term.
Prerequisites: having passed the ALLE 1300
Objectives:
Level C1- of the CEFRL for reading comprehension, level C1 for listening comprehension and oral expression and level B2 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
- 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, ...)
Work load:
- class hours: 45 (in the 1st term)
- individual work: 171
General Framework
- Groups of maximum 25 students
- Teacher is available during his contact hours and can be reached via e-mail.
- Advice and guidance at the Self-Learning Centre (C.A.A.) and the Multimedia Room
Didactic materials
- Learning method (to be specified)
- Syllabus
- audio- and video-tapes (available at C.A.A.)
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.
A 45-hour course taught for three hours a week during the 1st term