Course: Language Competence I

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Course title Language Competence I
Course code KGER/JAK1
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study 1
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
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
Lecturer(s)
  • Frydrychová Andrea, Mgr.
  • Goldhahn Agnes, Ph.D., M.A.
  • Wozonig Karin, Dr.
Course content
1. Introduction, choice of topics, report distribution, hints on report writing, discussion instructions 2. Report - language devices, handout, practice, examples 3. Text summary - practice (language devices, strategy) 4. Role of motivation in lessons 5. Essay I - structure, language devices, examples, practice, own essay 6. Role of marking and assessment in teaching 7. Argumentation - practice (language devices, strategy) 8. Essay I - evaluation. Errors, error analysis, error correction. Essay II - assignment 9. Youth speech in German lessons 10. Internet and social networks, Internet in teaching 11. Essay II - evaluation. Error, error analysis, error correction 12. Intercultural aspects in teaching 13. Course evaluation

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified, unspecified, unspecified, unspecified, unspecified
Learning outcomes
This course is a follow-up to an earlier language training of a bachelor´s course, which extends the language competence to the C1+ level of the CEFR. The course also focuses on specific issues related to the needs of didactic teaching of German in Czech schools. Emphasis is placed on strengthening individual language skills. In the listening and reading comprehension authentic texts in general and academic language will be provided. In written communication we will concentrate on the summary of text and essay, while communicative competence will deal with an oral presentation on a topic of methodology. Based on this a discussion will be led where the appropriate selection of language devices and argumentation strategies will be improved.
Student - knows the vocabulary and grammar standards of formal German, both spoken and written at level C1+ - can summarize an intricate written and spoken text and present a paper on a complex topic - can give reasons, draw conclusions and use relevant language devices and strategies, both in writing (essay) and speaking (discussion).
Prerequisites
None

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Credit: active participation in regular exercise - are allowed a maximum of two absence.Absenci system must be ascertained apologize in advance via email. Continuous preparation for teaching, performance and timely submission of all tasks assigned by the teacher. Not handed in homework on time is grounds for denial of credit.
Recommended literature
  • Mittelpunkt neu C1 : Deutsch als Fremdsprache für Fortgeschrittene/Intensivtrainer. Stuttgart : Klett, 2015. ISBN 978-3-12-676669-2.
  • Backhaus, A./ Sander, I. / Skrodzki, J. Mittelpunkt - Intensivtrainer schriftlicher und mündlicher Ausdruck. Stuttgart : Klett, 2012. ISBN 978-3-12676614-2.
  • Buscha, A. /Lindthout, G. Das Oberstufenbuch Deutsch als Fremdsprache : ein Lehr- und Übungsbuch für fortgeschrittene Lerner. Leipzig : Schubert, 2005. ISBN 978-3-929526-81-6.
  • Butler E. / Daniels, a. / Estermann, CH. Mittelpunkt C1 Grammatiktrainer. Stuttgart : Klett, 2009. ISBN 978-3-12-676613-5.
  • Hermann, M. Schlüsselkompetenz Argumentation. Paderborn : Schöningh, 2012. ISBN 978-3-8252-3829.
  • Sander, I. Mittelpunkt neu C1. Stuttgart : Klett, 2015. ISBN 78-3-12-676660-9.
  • Strank, W. Da fehlen mir die Worte : systematischer Wortschatzerwerb für fortgeschrittene Lerner in Deutsch als Fremdsprache. Leipzig : Schubert, 2010. ISBN 978-3-929526-99-8.


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): Teaching German Language and Literature for Secondary School (A14) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter