German: Reading Comprehension (3 cr)

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Objective

The student is able to read texts related to his/her study topic and develop his/her own text comprehension skills fluently without supervision and will be able to solve text comprehension problems using proper reading techniques.
The student achieves at least a B1 level the overall reading comprehension skills according to the six-level European Reference Framework.

Execution methods

Teacher guidance and independent work. Supervision in reading technology, text, grammar and structural exercises, reading, 36 h.

Accomplishment methods

Regular attendance (80%) and active participation (36 h).
Final exam (written).

Content

The main focus of the course is in reading technique and sentence analysis. In addition, participants will learn vocabulary related to his/her field. The texts of the course are about Germany and German culture and are selected according to the students' main subjects.

Materials

Teacher's own materials.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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

Qualifications

High school or equivalent studies.
If you are unsure about the adequacy of your language level, you can raise your level by completing the optional German language courses German 1-4 or contact the teacher, who will assess the student's language level if necessary. The grammar repetition course also offers the opportunity to activate outdated language skills.

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.

A degree student attending the Lapland University of Applied Sciences can register free of charge for LUC studies offered by the University of Lapland, if the studies can be linked to their own degree. Enrollment takes place through the Applicant’s Desktop of the University of Lapland: https://hakeutuminen-lay.peppi4.lapit.csc.fi/web/hakijan-tyopoyta/. From the left hand menu, first select "Study selection" and then "LUC studies YO”, and you will see the entire offering. Choose the study unit in question and register.