German for beginners 2 (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Content scheduling

Lectures on Zoom every Tuesday at 16-18.30 starting 11.2..

Objective

The object of the course: You will continue to learn the basics of language German and the culture of German speaking countries. By the end of the course, you are able to use simple phrases and sentences in spoken and written production. You expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language structures needed in everyday situations. You will be able to act in accordance with the norms of German culture in typical communication situations. Course competences: The course prepares and equips you to act and work in an international and multicultural environment. The learning objectives of the course: You can interact in simple and routine everyday situations, although problems in pronunciation and pauses may affect communication. You understand the main points of a simple text. You are able to write a simple text using the vocabulary and structures you have learned on the course. You understand the cultural differences between your home country and Germany. Starting level: A1.1 Objective: A1.2-A.2 (according to CEFR)

Content

Do you want to deepen your knowledge on the German language after the basics? Come and learn more about the German language and culture! In the course you will learn - more about German pronunciation. - to use the German language in everyday interaction situations (for example, everyday situations, asking the way, holidays and visits, study and working life vocabulary, phone calls and e-mails). - to know the characteristics of the culture of German-speaking countries. The course also deals with the basic grammar of the German language. You will learn - the dative case of personal pronouns and nouns - possessive pronouns - present perfect - the past tense of the verbs sein and haben

Location and time

Lectures on Zoom once a week on Tuesdays at 16.00-18.30, 11.2.-13.5. Lectures are recorded and you can watch the recordings later if you cannot attend the lessons. Duration of the course 1 semester.

Materials

Teacher provides the material for the course.

Teaching methods

Weekly lectures on Zoom 11.2.2025-13.5.2025. Lectures are recorded and you can watch the recordings later if you cannot attend the lessons. In addition to the lectures the student does homework and graded assignments, and studies independently in Moodle using the material provided by the teacher. The teaching language of this implementation is English.

Exam schedules

Two exams during the course. Resit 1 by 1.6.2025 Resit 2 by 3.8.2025

Student workload

5 ECTS = 135 of work ZOOM teaching 30-50h (depending on the implementation), independent study & preparation for the exams 79-101h (depending on the implementation), exams 4-6h (depending on the implementation). In total 135h (1 credit corresponds 27h work load).

Qualifications

The course is well suited for anyone with some basic knowledge in German (German for beginners 1 (JAMK) OR level A1.1 of The Common European Reference for Languages) and who would like to continue their German studies.