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Study programmes 2011-2012Last update : 14/06/2012
GERM0014-1  Introduction to German

Duration :  60h Th
Number of credits :  
Master in Ancient Languages and Literatures : Classics, Research Focus, 1st yearToute l'année10
Master in Ancient Languages and Literatures, Classics, Teaching Focus, 1st yearToute l'année10
Master in Ancient Languages and Literatures, ClassicsToute l'année10
Master in Modern Languages and Literatures : General, Teaching Focus, 1st yearToute l'année10
Master in Modern Languages and Literatures : General, Teaching Focus, 2nd yearToute l'année10
Master in Modern Languages and Literatures : German, Dutch and English, Research Focus , 1st yearToute l'année10
Master in Modern Languages and Literatures : German, Dutch and English, Research Focus , 2nd yearToute l'année10
Master in Modern Languages and Literatures : German, Dutch and English, Teaching Focus, 1st yearToute l'année10
Master in Modern Languages and Literatures : German, Dutch and English, Teaching Focus, 2nd yearToute l'année10
Master in Linguistics, Research focus, 1st yearToute l'année10
Master in Modern Languages and Literatures : General, Research Focus, 1st yearToute l'année10
Master in Modern Languages and Literatures : General, Research Focus, 2nd yearToute l'année10
Master in Ancient Languages and Literatures, Oriental Studies, Teaching Focus, 1st yearToute l'année10
Master in Ancient Languages and Literatures, Oriental LanguagesToute l'année10
Master in Languages and Literatures : General, Professional Focus in Translation, 1st yearToute l'année10
Master in Languages and Literatures : General, Professional Focus in Translation, 2nd yearToute l'année10
Modern Languages and Literatures : German, Dutch and English, Professional Focus in Translation, 1st yearToute l'année10
Modern Languages and Literatures : German, Dutch and English, Professional Focus in Translation, 2nd yearToute l'année10
Lecturer :  Michel Kefer
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Course contents :  
An introduction to contemporary German. The course will mainly focus on writing, but the pronounciation will not be completely neglected.
Learning outcomes of the course :  
See "Course contents". Basic vocabulary and grammar (translation from French into English), acceptable prononciation.
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
For students of modern languages and literatures, there is no prerequisite (but they are supposed to progress quickly; see also "Remarks" below).
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
Exercises to be made at home, in particular translation of French sentences in German. See "Remarks" below.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
60 hours;
1st and 2nd semester;
See http://cipl82.philo.ulg.ac.be/horaires
Recommended or required readings :  
Detailed notes with numerous exercises will be sent to the students (e-mail with an attached file). Recommended dictionnary: Harrap's Universal.
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Written examination (translation) and oral examination in June.
Organizational remarks :  
This is a course for advanced students (master students); they are supposed to progress quickly. The exercises are important and mostly to be made at home; they are corrected and commented on in class and constitute a good preparation for the examination.
Contacts :  
Enseignant titulaire Michel KEFER Département de Langues et littératures germaniques Place Cockerill, 3, 4000 Liège Tél. 04 366 54 09 E-mail Michel.Kefer@ulg.ac.be Secrétariat Sabrina DEWAR Place Cockerill 3, 4000 Liège Tél. 04 366 54 66


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