German 1 (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 A1 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 A1) (60 h).
Final exam (written).

Content

The course teaches basic vocabulary from the following topics, among others: introducing yourself and inquiries about others, work and hobbies, situations related to everyday life. The course deals with basic German grammar (eg personal pronouns, numbers, nouns and articles, conjugation of verbs, negation, questions, vowel changing verbs, word order in the main sentence).
The course includes a large amount of self-study, which is carried out through the video-course “Nicos Weg”.

Materials

Audio Trainer http://www.goethe-verlag.com/book2/

Nicos Weg A1 https://learngerman.dw.com/en/nicos-weg/c-36519789

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), self-study ”Nicos Weg”, final exam.

Qualifications

No previous studies required. If you have already 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.

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.