German 1, elementary course

Structure Type: Course
Code: KD07AYSA020
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
INBUS2-2015   1 autumn   3.0   2015-08-01   2015-12-31  
INBUS2-2016   1 autumn   3.0   2016-08-01   2016-12-31  

Learning Outcomes

Students can basics of German, being able to use the basic vocabulary and structures both orally and in writing.

Student's Workload

lectures and guided practice 36 h
independent work 45 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

pronunciation, greetings, introducing oneself
telling about oneself (studies, job, hobbies)
buying a travel ticket
telling the way
in a cafe

Recommended or Required Reading

- Kudel & Kyyhkynen: Einverstanden! 1

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

oral and written exercises, independent work, online-exercises

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. The student is able to read and write texts but still makes 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 teaching, completion of oral and written tasks, vocabulary tests, two exams

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