Note from June 29, 2020
Although we do not yet know how long the social distancing related to the Covid-19 pandemic will last, and regardless of the changes that had to be made in the evaluation of the June 2020 session in relation to what is provided for in this learning unit description, new learnig unit evaluation methods may still be adopted by the teachers; details of these methods have been - or will be - communicated to the students by the teachers, as soon as possible.
Although we do not yet know how long the social distancing related to the Covid-19 pandemic will last, and regardless of the changes that had to be made in the evaluation of the June 2020 session in relation to what is provided for in this learning unit description, new learnig unit evaluation methods may still be adopted by the teachers; details of these methods have been - or will be - communicated to the students by the teachers, as soon as possible.
3 credits
45.0 h
Q1 and Q2
Teacher(s)
Rinder Ann (coordinator);
Language
Deutsch
Prerequisites
The student should have followed the course of intermediate level part 1 (LALLE 1330) or a course of similar level.
The prerequisite(s) for this Teaching Unit (Unité d’enseignement – UE) for the programmes/courses that offer this Teaching Unit are specified at the end of this sheet.
The prerequisite(s) for this Teaching Unit (Unité d’enseignement – UE) for the programmes/courses that offer this Teaching Unit are specified at the end of this sheet.
Main themes
The course is articulated around different themes (media, environment, school, news topics).
Aims
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
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Reading Comprehension :
Be able to catch with some effort much of what is said around him/her in discussion, while possibly finding it difficult to participate effectively in discussion with several native speakers who do not modify their language in any way. Level B2- of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages Speaking Skills Individual :
In the development of all the above-mentioned skills the course will Aim at making the students aware of German cultural aspects and develop their capability to assess the values transmitted by these cultures through different domains (social, political, economic, ...). |
The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.
Content
The activities based on authentic documents (reading and listening comprehension) concern political, social topics and help the student to develop the communicative competences which will be needed in later professional life. Basic vocabulary and structures are trained, reinforced and expanded via written and oral exercises (role-plays, interviews, conversations in small groups of 2 or 4)
Teaching methods
Each topic includes receptive and productive activities aimed at consolidating and broadening vocabulary and grammar. Particular emphasis on grammar points, likely to cause difficulties to French-speaking learners.
- Self tuition: vocabulary and grammar exercises (http://www.wallangues.be/descriptif.html).
- Groups of 20 students maximum.
- Course hours : 45 hours
- Self-study : 27 hours
Evaluation methods
Several marks come into account for the final assessment : continuous assessment (written and oral tests)
In September: vocabular (20%), grammar (10%), writing (10%), présentations -30 minutes- (10%) and oral exam (portfolio) (50%).
- January mark: 50% test in week 14 (discussion about topics seen in class) and 50% continuous assessment (different tests, details are in syllabus).
- June mark: 50% test in week 13 (discussion about topics seen in class and portfolio) and 50% continuous assessment (different tests, details are in syllabus).
In September: vocabular (20%), grammar (10%), writing (10%), présentations -30 minutes- (10%) and oral exam (portfolio) (50%).
Other information
The teacher is available during her office hours and can be contacted by e-mail.
Online resources
http://moodleucl.uclouvain.be/
Bibliography
- Syllabus de cours
Teaching materials
- Syllabus de cours
Faculty or entity
ILV
Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)
Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
