German level 1

Duration

45h Th

Number of credits

Lecturer

ISLV, Julien Stevens

Coordinator

Julien Stevens

Language(s) of instruction

German language

Organisation and examination

All year long, with partial in January

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

German course for beginners and false beginners
During this course a handbook based on a communicative approach will be used. Grammatical structures will be introduced progressively. By the end of the course, students should be able to use the vocabulary of the handbook, as well as other vocabulary seen in class. They should also be able to use basic grammatical structures efficiently. Exercises concentrate on pronunciation, the acquisition of vocabulary and basic grammatical structures.
Course of CERL level A1 (A2 by the end of the year)

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

- All four language skills (reading, listening, writing and speaking) are developed.
- Acquisition of general vocabulary
- Acquisition of basic grammatical structures through grammar drills and other exercises.

- Introduction to various aspects of German culture and civilization with the aim of improving students' intercultural skills

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

None

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)

1,5 hours per week

Recommended or required readings

"Berliner Platz 1 und 2. NEU - Deutsch im Alltag für Erwachsene. Lehr - und Arbeitsbuch", C. Lemcke, L. Rohrmann, T. Scherling (Langenscheidt, 2002).
"Grammaire de base avec exercices ", F. Carl et J. Stevens

Assessment methods and criteria

Written and oral exam (in May/ June and August).
- Written exam (with listening comprehension): 20 marks
- Oral exam: 10 marks
+ midterm exam in January
The mark of the midterm exam in January will count for 20% of the final grade.

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

Julien Stevens
Institut Supérieur des Langues Vivantes
Julien.stevens@ulg.ac.be(fcarl@ulg.ac.be)

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