German as a Foreign Language A1.1
Module SZ0301
This module handbook serves to describe contents, learning outcome, methods and examination type as well as linking to current dates for courses and module examination in the respective sections.
Module version of WS 2019/20 (current)
There are historic module descriptions of this module. A module description is valid until replaced by a newer one.
Whether the module’s courses are offered during a specific semester is listed in the section Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature below.
| available module versions | ||
|---|---|---|
| WS 2019/20 | WS 2012/3 | SS 2012 |
Basic Information
SZ0301 is a semester module in German language at Bachelor’s level and Master’s level which is offered irregularly.
This module description is valid to SS 2021.
| Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| 180 h | 60 h | 6 CP |
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
In this module, students acquire basic knowledge of the German language, including intercultural and regional aspects, that will enable them to express themselves in everyday situations, such as shopping, going to a restaurant, public transport etc.
Students learn and practice basic vocabulary on topics such as family, occupation, leisure time, food and living, plural noun forms, personal and demonstrative pronouns and simple forms of negation. They become familiar with numbers, prices and time, learn how to ask and answer simple questions about a person or family, as well as talk about matters of everyday life in simply structured sentences in the simple present.
Students learn different strategies for effective, self-motivated, independent learning. Students acquire teamwork skills through collaborative work in multinational mixed groups.
Students learn and practice basic vocabulary on topics such as family, occupation, leisure time, food and living, plural noun forms, personal and demonstrative pronouns and simple forms of negation. They become familiar with numbers, prices and time, learn how to ask and answer simple questions about a person or family, as well as talk about matters of everyday life in simply structured sentences in the simple present.
Students learn different strategies for effective, self-motivated, independent learning. Students acquire teamwork skills through collaborative work in multinational mixed groups.
Learning Outcome
The module is based on level A1 of GER.
Upon completion of this module, students are able to express themselves using everyday expressions and simple sentences. They are able to introduce themselves and other people, they can ask and answer simple questions about personal details, describe daily routines in a simple manner and provide information about themselves in writing in simple sentences.
Furthermore, students are able to communicate their wishes, if dialog partners are willing to help and to speak slowly and clearly.
Upon completion of this module, students are able to express themselves using everyday expressions and simple sentences. They are able to introduce themselves and other people, they can ask and answer simple questions about personal details, describe daily routines in a simple manner and provide information about themselves in writing in simple sentences.
Furthermore, students are able to communicate their wishes, if dialog partners are willing to help and to speak slowly and clearly.
Preconditions
no info
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Learning and Teaching Methods
The module consists of a seminar covering material appropriate to desired learning outcomes and encompassing relevant listening, reading, writing and speaking exercises. These exercises may take the form of individual, partner or group work, implementing a communicative and activity-oriented approach. Students have the opportunity to deepen basic knowledge conveyed in the seminar through independent study and work, using specified (online) materials covering fundamental grammar and communication patterns of the foreign language.
Voluntary homework (preparation and follow-up work) reinforces classroom and structured learning.
Voluntary homework (preparation and follow-up work) reinforces classroom and structured learning.
Media
Textbook; multimedia-based teaching and learning materials (black board, overheads, exercise sheets, image, film, etc.) also online
Literature
no info
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
1 schriftlicher End Term Test 90 min. (100%) - keine Hilfsmittel erlaubt
In der schriftlichen Prüfung werden die in der Modulbeschreibung angegebenen Lernergebnisse geprüft. Sie beinhaltet Fragen zur Anwendung von Wortschatz und Grammatik, zu Text- bzw. Leseverstehen, sowie Aufgaben zur freien Textproduktion. Das Hörverstehen wird anhand von Hörbeispielen mit Hörverstehens-Fragen überprüft, die schriftlich beantwortet werden müssen. Mündliche Reaktionsfähigkeiten werden anhand der Anwendung entsprechender Redemittel in schriftlichen Dialogbeispielen überprüft.
In der schriftlichen Prüfung werden die in der Modulbeschreibung angegebenen Lernergebnisse geprüft. Sie beinhaltet Fragen zur Anwendung von Wortschatz und Grammatik, zu Text- bzw. Leseverstehen, sowie Aufgaben zur freien Textproduktion. Das Hörverstehen wird anhand von Hörbeispielen mit Hörverstehens-Fragen überprüft, die schriftlich beantwortet werden müssen. Mündliche Reaktionsfähigkeiten werden anhand der Anwendung entsprechender Redemittel in schriftlichen Dialogbeispielen überprüft.