German Language B2.1
Code
711101054
Academic unit
Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas
Department
Línguas, Culturas e Literaturas Modernas, Secção de Estudos Alemães
Credits
4
Teacher in charge
Ingrid Ferreira Amaral
Weekly hours
4
Teaching language
Alemão
Objectives
To work at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (Independent User)
a) Able to understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in students´ fields of specialisation
b) Able to interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.
c) Able to produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options
Prerequisites
German B 1.2
Subject matter
Training of listening comprehension skills through audiovisual materials (non-interactive situations) as well as through interactive situations in the classroom.
Reading of complex texts with appropriate strategies
Development of speaking skills through discussions and presentations; argumentation and defence of own point of view.
Composing of texts and formal letters.
Training of skills that focus on cultural issues of countries where German is the official language as well as on Interculturalism.
Bibliography
Harst, E., Kaufmann, S., Pilaski, A., Rodi, M., Rohrmann, L. & Sonntag, R. (2012). Berliner Platz 4 (B2) Lehr- und Arbeitsbuch. Berlin und München: Langenscheidt KG
Buscha, A., Szita, S. & Raven, S. (2013). C Grammatik. Übungsgrammatik Deutsch als Fremdsprache. Leipzig: Schubert
Wahrig-Burfeind, Dr. R.(2008). Wahrig Großwörterbuch Deutsch als Fremdsprache. Gütersloh/München: Wissen Media, und Berlin: Cornelsen
(2010). Tatsachen über Deutschland. Frankfurt am Main: Societäts_verlag in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Auswärtigen Amt Berlin
Arp, A. & Leo, A. (2009). Mein Land verschwand so schnell. Bonn:Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung.
Teaching method
Communicative methods which seek to stimulate interaction and promote increasingly autonomous learning through an intercultural approach. Tasks set require both linguistic and extra-linguistic competences. There will be use of audio-visual means and information technologies.
Evaluation method
Continuous assessment
2 written assignments (40%), 1 exam (40%), spoken interaction in class/portfolio (20%)
Attendance: minimum of 2/3 attendance of classes given