Course: Language Skills II

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Course title Language Skills II
Course code KGER/JAD2
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 6
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)
  • Wozonig Karin, Dr.
  • Frydrychová Andrea, Mgr.
Course content
The course covers three textbook chapters (3.-5., Aspekte C1). In connection with the discussed topics all language skills will be practiced. Basic topics: 1. Language, dialect, discussion, types of communication, new media 2. Economy, trade, enterprise, globalization 3. Goals, resolutions, social-political activity 4. Preparation for the exam

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 longer written and spoken texts at different stylistic levels " can write a structured text and express clearly own ideas and attitudes to serious social issues " can start, lead and end a discussion.
Prerequisites
Communicative Competence I Communicative Competence II The exam in Language Skills II can be taken only if the student has passed both credit tests in Language Skills I and Language Skills II.
KGER/KOK1 and KGER/KOK2

Assessment methods and criteria
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Credit requirements: Active participation, students must complete required tasks, hand in two writings (essay - argumentative writing, academic text), contribute to a discussion, and lead a discussion. Exam requirements: The exam comprises both written and spoken part (listening, comprehensive reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, oral interaction skills).
Recommended literature
  • Bayerlein, O. Campus Deutsch - Präsentieren und Diskutieren. Ismaning : Hueber, 2014. ISBN 978-3-19-201003-3.
  • 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.


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: Summer