B2486 - Language with Oral and Written Practical Exercises (Second Language: German) II

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the students should know the essentials of the German grammar. They should be able to understand and produce written and oral texts (level B1).

Course contents

The course continues with the study of the topics dealt with in the first semester with particular focus on:

• morphological, syntactical, phonetic and lexical structures of standard German;

• the knowledge and use of lexicographical tools and online resources (different types of dictionaries, corpora, data bases).

In addition, through targeted educational interventions, the course enhances the development of relevant skills for text production and oral interaction.

Readings/Bibliography

Dreyer, Hilke / Schmitt, Richard. Lehr- und Übungsbuch der deutschen Grammatik. Ismaning: Hueber (last edition)

Dreyer, Hilke / Schmitt, Richard. Grammatica tedesca con esercizi. Ismaning: Hueber (last edition).

Furthermore, students have to know how to use the following online resources:

www.bpb.de
www.duden.de
www.dwds.de
https://learngerman.dw.com

Further learning materials to be analyzed during classes will be made available online.

Teaching methods

Lessons, exercizes, group work.

Assessment methods

The written test includes a reading comprehension and both a grammar and vocabulary test.

Oral exam (which can only be taken after the written test has been passed): an interview in German on the learning materials used during the course.

In particular, the level of in-depth knowledge and communicative adequacy attained is assessed, with a focus on comprehension and interaction skills in German.

30-30L: Excellent level.

27-29: Good level. The candidate shows a solid command of the required skills and competences.

24–26: Generally sound level. The candidate displays significant shortcomings, indicating a reasonable command of the required skills and competences.

21-23: Adequate level. The candidate displays significant shortcomings and only an adequate command of the required skills and competences.

18–20: Minimum level. The candidate only meets the minimum level required and shows a minimal command of the required skills and competences.

< 18 Fail

Teaching tools

PC, Virtuale, internet.

Office hours

See the website of Doris Anita Hoehmann