German 3

Structure Type: Course
Code: LTVASA101
Type: Elective
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 3.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Stenbacka Tuula
Teacher Team: Stenbacka Tuula
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
LITAKO-2015   2 spring   3.0   2017-01-01   2017-07-31  
LITAKO-2016   2 spring   3.0   2018-01-01   2018-07-31  

Learning Outcomes

The student is able to use the basics of German to a greater extent, he can understand and use the key vocabulary and structures both in speech and in writing.
Having taken the course, the student
- is able to discuss past events using the tenses of past
- is able to manage certain everyday communication situations
- is able to express his opinions
- is able to provide advice and instructions in everyday situations

Student's Workload

lectures and guided practice 36 h
independent work 44 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Saksa 1 and 2 or equivalent knowledge

Contents

more basic grammar
searching for an apartment
going to a doctor
travel-related situations

Recommended or Required Reading

- Kudel & Kyyhkynen: Einverstanden! 2

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

oral and written exercises, pair and group assignments
independent work

Assessment Criteria

1: The student is able to communicate in some everyday oral situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. The student understands some slow speech and recognizes the topic of written texts as well as understands some words and expressions in them. The student is able to read and write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.

3: The student is able to communicate independently in everyday speech situations; mistakes do not impede comprehension. Their pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts, even though they still make some mistakes.
5: The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday speech situations. Their pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. They can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.

Assessment Methods

regular and active participation in class
oral and written tasks
vocabulary tests
two written exams

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