Aims

Advanced level

Reading comprehension
- Can understand texts without the help of the teacher
- Can identify the content and the relevance of an article or a report.
- Can understand specialised articles within his/her field.
- B2+- level of the "Common European Framework for languages".

Listening Comprehension
- Can easily understand Television programs and films
- Can understand a long lecture
- Can have a conversation with a native speaker
- C1- level of the "Common European Framework for languages".

Speaking skills
. Individually:
- 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 giving the impression to look for words.
- Can use the language in a smooth and effective way for his personal and professional relations.
. C1 level of the "Common European Framework for languages".

Writing skills
- Can write a simple and coherent text about familiar topics or other topics in which the student is interested.
- Can write personal letters to describe his experience and impressions.
- B1 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: sensitisation for the culture of the German speaking countries

Methods
- The course is centred around different topics (as: shopping, telephone, world of work...).
- Learning with didactical or authentic material (listening and reading comprehension).
- Consolidation and extension of 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 up to 4).

Content and teaching methods

ALLE 1500D- advanced level

- 60 hour-course taught for three hours a week during the first and half of the second term
- Course designed for BAC1 or BAC3 students in DRT

Prerequisites: having passed the ALLE 1300

Objectives:
Level B2+ of the CEFRL for reading comprehension,
level C1- for listening comprehension, level C1 for oral expression and level B1 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

Evaluation: continuous assessment, written and oral exam

Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Work load:
- class hours: 60
- individual work: 20

General Framework
- Class and groups of maximum 25 students
- Teacher is available during his contact hours and can be reached via e-mail.
- Advice for the use of the Self-Learning Centre (C.A.A.) and the Multimedia Room

Didactic materials
- Learning method (to be specified)
- Handouts (Syllabus)
- Audio- and video-tapes (available at C.A.A.)

Assessment
Different points enter into the final evaluation:
- continuous assessment
- written and oral examination

Prerequistes
To have passed the 1300 course.

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