Advanced German 3

Duration

70h Th

Number of credits

Lecturer

Marie Mawhin

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

All year long, with partial in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

The aim of this course is to improve the knowledge and the know-how acquired by the student, on a linguistic level (structures, specific vocabulary) and in the understanding of German (business-) culture.

Taught in German - and in French for grammar explanations

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

In connection with the KLOs, this course aims to help the students: - to communicate in a precise and fluent way in German, orally and in writing; - to adapt their language and their register to the situation, being aware of its multicultural components; - to be autonomous; - to be curious and rigorous; - to take the social, economic, political and environmental reality of German speaking countries into account.   At the end of the class: European level B2

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Having passed the exam for advanced students in the 2nd bachelor's degree (LANG1910-1) or having european B1+ level

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Discovering different aspects of business life in Germany (vocabulary, cultural and economical aspects).
Exercises in the multi-media lab, on line exercises (lol@) and work to do in class or at home to improve the 4 skills (writing, reading, speaking and understanding).
Debates; presentations.

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

70 h lectures in the class-room and homework.
 
Due to the sanitary crisis, a part of the course (or all of it) may have to be done remotely. The students will be informed according to the evolution of the situation.

Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

Classes according to the usual schedule on the "Collaborate" platform (Lol@).

Recommended or required readings

Consulting lol@ regularly is absolutely necessary!
Books:
DaF im Unternehmen, Kurs- und Übungsbuch, B1 (Klett 2016 / distributeur: Intertaal).
Exercises and documents on line on lol@.
Other documents:
TV-broadcasts; press articles.
Recommanded books:
Translating dictionary, for example Harrap's or Langenscheidt or online dictionary.
Grammar book, for example H. DREYER et R. SCHMITT: Grammaire allemande avec exercices. Hueber, or : H. BOUILLON: "Grammaire pratique de l'allemand", De Boeck, 2e édition, 2007.

Assessment methods and criteria

Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.

Any session :

- In-person

written exam ( open-ended questions ) AND oral exam

- Remote

oral exam AND written work

- If evaluation in "hybrid"

preferred in-person


Additional information:

Tests during the year what means that it is necessary to be present
Written exam (60 %): 
During the year + January and June

• Grammar and vocabulary exercises
• Essay / reading comprehension
• Listening comprehension
• Part of the written assessment is organised as an online evaluation by an external agency - more information about this during the semester.

• on Lol@
• video and essay
• grammar and vocabulary (MCQ and open questions) (bonus)
• no listening comprehension about Auberge Allemande

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

Marie Mawhin, N1, office 215; marie.mawhin@uliege.be phone: + 32 (0)4 232 72 75.

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