German B2.2
Code
711101083
Academic unit
Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas
Department
Línguas, Culturas e Literaturas Modernas, Secção de Estudos Alemães
Credits
6
Weekly hours
4
Teaching language
German
Objectives
a) The student should understand the main idea of a text about abstract and concrete themes, including technical discussions in special areas.
b) The user is able to communicate with a certain spontaneity and naturality with native speakers, without showing stress on both sides.
c) The student is able to express himself in a clear and detailed way about a variety of themes.
d) He/ She is also able to show a point of view of a current subject, explaining the advantages and disadvantages of different possibilities
Prerequisites
German B2.1
Subject matter
Vocabulary and special information about the following subjects: Nature, knowledge, learning end memory, learning from life-experiences, feelings and emotions, work , interculturality
Structure: use of modal verbs, substantives, verbs and adjectives with prepositions, other forms to use passive voice, participle I and II ( attributive use)
Methods: Reading comprehension of complex texts, listening comprehension, audiovisual material, writing texts, discussions and presentations, presenting arguments ( defending a point of view).
Bibliography
DANIELS, A., ESTERMANN, C., KÖHL-KUHN, R., SANDER, I., BUTLER, E., TALLOWITZ, U., Mittelpunkt B2, Stuttgart, Ernst Klett Sprachen GmbH, 2007
DREYER, H., SCHMITT, R., Lehr- und Übungsbuch der deutschen Grammatik, München, Verlag für Deutsch, 2001.
HALL, K., SCHREINER, B., Übungsgrammatik für Fortgeschrittene, Ismaning, Verlag für Deutsch, 1997.
Teaching method
Practical Lessons: 100% The teaching method used is communication in order to interact and stimulate a more autonomous learning. An intercultural approach which wakes up the students consciousness for a better cultural understanding. Doing tasks which train linguistic and extra linguistic skills.
Evaluation method
The evaluation method used is continuous assessment ( including tests, assessment, participation in class).