Basic German 1 (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Objective

This course will equip students with the German skills required to cope in everyday communication situations, to understand simple business texts and to gain knowledge of the German speaking world and its culture.

Execution methods

Face to face lectures, learning tasks

Accomplishment methods

Learning tasks and exam

Content

Basic grammar
Everyday German
Family and work
Hobbies
Living in Germany

Teaching methods

Contact teaching in English

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Satisfactory 1: the student
- can read texts
- knows some of the rules of pronunciation and intonation and is able to apply them in oral situations
- knows grammar structures and grammar enough to understand the main content in oral and written service situations

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3: the student
- can read fluently - knows the most important rules of pronunciation and intonation and can apply them in oral situations
- knows the most important grammar structures and enough vocabulary to be able to communicate orally and in writing in simple service situations

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5: the student
- can read texts fluently
- knows the rules of pronunciation and intonation and can apply them consistently in oral situations
- knows enough grammar and vocabulary to be able to manage well in simple face-to-face service situations and drawing up written messages, e.g. e-mails, SMS messages

Qualifications

No previous German studies required or proficiency test