German A2.2
Code
711101057
Academic unit
Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas
Department
Línguas, Culturas e Literaturas Modernas, Secção de Estudos Alemães
Credits
4
Teacher in charge
Rolf Jürgen Kowitsch
Weekly hours
4
Teaching language
German
Objectives
To attain level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, extending the competences acquired in the previous level.
The independent user:
a) Can understand phrases and vocabulary related to more frequent use aspects of personal interest.
b) Can find specific, predictable information in simple everyday material.
c) Can use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple terms family and other people, living conditions, schooling.
d) Can write short, simple notes and messages relating to matters of immediate need.
Prerequisites
German A2.1
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
Boschel, C., Giersberg, D., Hägi, S.: Ja genau! A2, Band 2, Berlin: Cornelsen, 2012
Basiswörterbuch Deutsch als Fremdsprache. Berlin: Cornelsen, 2013
Fandrych, C.; Tallowitz, U. : Klipp und Klar. Übungsgrammatik Grundstufe Deutsch (mit Lösungen). Stuttgart: Klett, 2008
Borbein, V.; Baumgarten, C.: Abenteuer Alltag. Menschen in Deutschland. Texte für Deutsch als Fremdsprache. Berlin: Langenscheidt, 2008
Teaching method
Practical language teaching. The communicative teaching of the lessons from it aims to promote the interaction of the learner and an ever more extensive autonomous learning. The intercultural approach would lead to a better understanding of cultural diversity.
Evaluation method
1 written assignments (20%), 1 written/oral assignment (20%), 1 exam (40%), spoken interaction in class/portfolio (20%)
Attendance: minimum of 2/3 attendance of classes given