German - interactive communication - Advanced level
[ALLE2422]
[30h] 3 credits
This course is taught in the 1st & 2d semester.
Teacher(s): Ann Rinder
Language: D
Level: Second
Aims
Reading:
Can autonomously understand factual texts and specialized articles relating to his/her field of study
C1 Level of the " Common European Framework of Reference for Languages "
Listening :
Individual :
Can understand lectures and authentic talks and follow an argumentation
Can understand audiovisual documents relating to current events and/or to his/her field of study
Can make use of relevant points (items) from a document in a conversation
Interactive: Can follow a clear standard conversation related to school, leisure, work,
Can follow an everyday conversation between several native speakers in the main socio-professional contexts
B2 Level of the " Common European Framework of Reference for Languages "
Speaking :
Individual :
Can give an audience a clear, well structured presentation of a complex subject referring only occasionally to his/her notes
Interactive :
Can spontaneously take part in a conversation on familiar subjects or subjects of personal interest or on everyday topics (family, leisure, work, travel, current events, )
Can actively take part in a conversation in familiar situations, can express and stand up for his/her opinions
Can interact with a certain degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers possible
Can contribute in an active, flexible and efficient way to conversations inside the professional and social fields
Can express, link up and stand for his/her ideas in socioprofessional conversations
C1 Level of the " Common European Framework of Reference for Languages "
Writing :
Can write comprehensible emails with a communicative object
Can draw up an application file (CV and cover letter)
B2 Level of the " Common European Framework of Reference for languages "
Main themes
Ability to master the language functions, the grammatical structures, the vocabulary (general and specific to the field of study), the pronunciation and intonation of the German language so as to enable spontaneous and fluent communication.
Methods :
The student is encouraged to gradually improve his/her oral skills in the various above mentioned domains . The teacher will provide a wide range of linguistic tools and documents (written and audiovisual) which will enable the student to be efficient in interactive communication situations. Feedback activities and revision exercises are also part of the course.
Content and teaching methods
- 1 hour per week during the whole academic year
- Course for DROI BAC 3- 3 ECTS
Prerequisites : have reached the level of the ALLE 1500 course or ALLE 1300
Objectives: level C1 of the CEFR (speaking and reading), level B2 of the CEFR (listening), level B1 of the CEFR (writing)
Methods and content:
- oral exercises (individual and interactive)
- written exercises
- revision exercises and feedback activities
Evaluation: continuous assessment, oral exam and application file.
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)
To have reached the level of the course ALLE 1300 or ALLE 1500
Workload:
A 2-hour course taught for one hour a week during the whole year.
Autonomous work : hours
Guidance:
Group of 15 students maximum
The teacher is available during her offices 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
Self-study Cd-rom
Audio and video cassettes, available at the Self-Tuition-Center (CAA)
Assessment:
Continuous assessment based on the student's participation during class through various activities and at least one talk.
The oral exam consists of an interactive and an individual part (role plays, debate...) based on topics practised during class.
The application file (CV and cover letter) will be taken into account in the global grade.