Course: Language Skills I

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Course title Language Skills I
Course code KGER/JAD1
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction German
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Frydrychová Andrea, Mgr.
  • Fuková Petra, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Liebscher Anne Kathrin
  • Wozonig Karin, Dr.
Course content
The course covers four textbook chapters (9.-10., Aspekte B2, 1.-2., Aspekte C1). In connection with the discussed topics all language skills will be practiced. Basic topics: 1. Feelings and emotions 2. Future, visions 3. Weekday, everyday life 4. Study, practice, job

Learning activities and teaching methods
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Learning outcomes
The aim of this course is to improve and develop the speaking skills, perfect the grammar skills, extend the vocabulary, practice independent speaking and writing and learn about the German speaking countries. This course is a follow-up to Communicative Competence I and II and it continues improving the language skills at the level B2 of the CEFR.
Student - knows the vocabulary and grammar related to the discussed topics - can understand literary texts, written and spoken texts and dialogues containing idiomatic expressions - can write an essay using argumentation, a letter of complaint, newspaper article, take notes while listening and based on the notes interpret the text - can get prepared for a discussion on a given topic based on own searches.
Prerequisites
Communicative Competence I Communicative Competence II
KGER/KOK1 and KGER/KOK2

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS Active participation - are allowed 2 absences, the student must apologize in advance. Failure to do so is grounds for denial of credit. Fulfillment of tasks of the given teacher by their timely submission. A task not handed in on time is grounds for denial of credit. Passing the written test (70%).
Recommended literature
  • Buchner, P. / Bayerlein, O. Campus Deutsch - Lesen. Ismaning : Hueber, 2013. ISBN 978-3-19-051003-0.
  • Buchner, P. Campus Deutsch - Schreiben. München : Hueber, 2015. ISBN 978-3-19-101003-4.
  • Koithan, U. / Schmitz, H. / Sieber, T. / Sonntag, R / Lösche, R.-P. Aspekte 3 (Lehrbuch+Kursbuch), Teil 1. Stuttgart : Klett.
  • Raindl, M. Campus Deutsch - Hören und Mitchreiben. Ismaning : Hueber, 2014. ISBN 978-3-19-151003-9.
  • Ute Koithan / Helen Schmitz / Tanja Sieber / Ralf Sonntag. Aspekte 2 (B2) (Kursbuch+Arbeitsbuch). Klett.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Intercultural German Studies (A14) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter