German B1.1
Code
711101052
Academic unit
Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas
Department
Línguas, Culturas e Literaturas Modernas, Secção de Estudos Alemães
Credits
4
Weekly hours
4
Teaching language
Alemão
Objectives
To work at level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages The independent user:
a) Can understand the main points of a spoken sequence focusing on current issues at work, school, free times, etc.
b) Can understand texts that consist mainly of ordinary day-to-day language.
c) Can connect phrases in a simple way to describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and explanations for opinions and plans.
d) Can write a simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.
Prerequisites
German A2.2
Subject matter
Training of hearing through audiovisual material and of communication in the classroom
Reading simple texts
Production of dialogues; training of pronunciation and intonation
Production of short notes and messages
Aspects of German culture and society and interculturalism.
Bibliography
Kaufmann, S. et al. (2011). Berliner Platz 3, B1. Deutsch im Alltag. Lehr- und Arbeitsbuch. Berlin: Langenscheidt
Basiswörterbuch Deutsch als Fremdsprache (2013). Berlin: Cornelsen
Hering, A., Matussek, M. & Perlmann-Balme, M. (2009). Übungsgrammatik für die Mittelstufe. Ismaning: Hueber
Gaidosch, U. & Müller, C. (2014). Zur Orientierung: Basiswissen Deutschland. Deutsch als Fremdsprache. Ismaning: Hueber
Bauerfeind, K. (2014). Mir fehlt ein Tag zwischen Sonntag und Montag. Geschichten vom schönen Scheitern. Frankfurt: Fischer
Schurig, C. (2009).Tatort DaF. Das Herz von Dresden. Stuttgart: Klett
Teaching method
Practical language teaching. The communicative teaching of the lessons aims to promote the interaction of the learner and ever more extensive autonomous learning. The intercultural approach aims to lead to a better understanding of cultural diversity.
Evaluation method
2 written assignments (2x20%), 1 exam (40%), spoken interaction in class/portfolio (20%)
Attendance: minimum of 2/3 attendance of classes given