German 3 (4 cr)

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Objective

The student will be able to communicate orally and textually in simple everyday situations
The student will be aware of the basic structures of German and their use and achieves at least the level A2 of the CEFR (the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

Execution methods

36 hours of text, grammar and structural exercises, speech training, and listening comprehension exercises. 60 hours of self-study.

Accomplishment methods

Regular attendance (80%) and active participation including homework assignments (36 h).
Student’s individual work (Nicos Weg A2 chapter 3-13) (60 h).
Final exam (written).

Content

The course introduces the basics of the German language through various speech, listening, reading and writing exercises.
The course teaches basic vocabulary from the following topics, among others: situations related to everyday life, such as congratulations, family celebrations and holiday, telling about the weather, work and hobbies. The course deals with basic German grammar (eg possessive pronouns, compound verbs, accusative and dative forms of article words and personal pronouns, perfect tense and imperfect of “sein” and “haben”).
The course also introduces the everyday culture of the German-speaking world.
The course includes a large amount of self-study, which is carried out through the self-study course “Nicos Weg”. https://learngerman.dw.com/en/beginners/c-36519789

Materials

Hallo! (1) – Saksaa aikuisille; Monika Hotanen & Eva Kauppi; ISBN: 978-951-792-674-4.

book2 http://www.goethe-verlag.com/book2/FI/FIDE/FIDE002.HTM

Nicos Weg A2 German course for beginners with prior knowledge https://learngerman.dw.com/de/nicos-weg/c-36519709

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Assessment criteria: active participation in class (attendance min. 80%), completion of homework tasks and online activities (Moodle), self-study ”Nicos Weg”, final exam.

Qualifications

No previous studies required, but the course continues with XSAK0001-0002 material. If you have studied German before or you have lived in Germany, please contact the teacher before the beginning of the course.

Further information

If you miss the first class session and have not discussed your absence with the teacher, your place can be given to the first person on the waiting list.
Remember to cancel your registration if you will not be taking the course.