German - Elementary level
[ALLE1800]
[60h] 5 credits
This course is taught in the 1st & 2d semester.
Teacher(s): Caroline Klein
Language: D
Level: First
Aims
Students should be able to read short simple texts, to find specific information in everyday material such as advertisements, leaflets, timetables etc. and to understand short simple personal letters.
Listening comprehension (A2 Level of the " Common European Framework of Reference for Languages ")
Individual :
- students should be able to understand expressions and very frequent vocabulary related to the world that surrounds the student (e.g.very basic personal information, family, shopping, local area, studies).
Interactive :
- students should be able to understand the main point in short, clear, simple messages and announcements.
Speaking skills (A2 Level of the " Common European Framework of Reference for Languages ")
Individual :
- students should be able to 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.
Interactive :
- students should be able to communicate in simple and routine situations requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities.
- Students should be able to participate in very short conversations, even though the learner can't usually understand enough to continue the conversation.
Writing skills (A1 Level of the " Common European Framework of Reference):
Students should be able to write short, simple messages (for example postcards) or fill in very simple forms.
Code:
Students should be able to master the basic vocabulary and the basic structures of the German language.
As far as speaking skills are concerned, we will focus more on communication skills than on language accuracy. Nevertheless, special attention will be paid to correct pronunciation.
Culture
At all previously mentioned levels: increasing awareness of the culture of German-speaking countries
Main themes
- Learning with teaching or authentic material (listening and reading comprehension).
- Consolidation and extension of basic vocabulary and the basic structures of the German language by means of written or oral exercises (drills, role-plays, interviews, discussions in small groups of 2 or 4).
Content and teaching methods
Level A2 of the CEFRL for oral expression, for the listening and reading comprehension
Level A1 of the CEFRL for the written expression
Methods and content:
- extension and consolidation of the vocabulary and the grammar structures
- listening and reading exercises
- oral exercises (individual and interactive)
- written exercises
- activities on general topics
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)
- Contact hours : 60
- Homework and self-study : 156 hours
Guidance:
- Group of 25 students maximum
- The teacher is available during his/her office hours and can be contacted by e-mail.
- Guidance at the self-tuition centre (CAA) and multimedia room of the ILV.
Teaching Materials:
- course notes ALLE 1800
- Tangram 1 A , Deutsch als Fremdsprache by Hueber
- " Allemand - Vocabulaire de base " by Langenscheidt
- Audio and video tapes (available at the C.A.A.)
- CD-Rom (self tuition exercises) created by the l'ILV
Assessment:
Different aspects are taken into account for the final evaluation
- Continuous assessment.
- Written and oral exam in June and/or September.
Requirement :
No knowledge of German