German as a Foreign Language: Publishing - Communication - Presentation Skills C2
Module SZ0317
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 2012/3
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 2015/6 | WS 2012/3 |
Basic Information
SZ0317 is a module in language at which is offered irregularly.
This module description is valid to WS 2018/9.
| Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| 90 h | h | 3 CP |
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
In this module, students gain knowledge of German as a foreign language, enabling them to discuss at native speaker level, both verbally and in writing, topics of general social interest and to present and debate the results of research within their fields of specialization correctly and concisely using academic language. Students test their ability to analyze complexly-structured and challengingly-formulated texts, specifically those with scientific content. They practice producing structured summaries of these texts and taking a position on them verbally and in writing. They develop strategies for the convincing presentation of scientific questions and research results in a lecture or essay within their field of specialization.
Learning Outcome
This module refers to level C2 of the CEFR. Students expand their knowledge of German as a foreign language, approaching the level of native speaker, in particular with regard to scientific/academic questions. Student can hold a talk in their field of specialization, largely free of error, and present and discuss the results of their research in fluent German. They can structure written essays in their field of specialization according to the requirements of academic/scientific discourse. They are able to discuss complex topics fluently and rigorously.
Preconditions
Sound knowledge of level C1
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Learning and Teaching Methods
The module consists of a seminar in which course objectives will be achieved in an activity-oriented atmoshpere through the completion of specific listening, reading, writing and presentation exercises in individual, partner and group work. Students work independently, or in teams or on projects, on assigned topics and present their results independently. Students practice defending their position and critiquing the work of others in moderated discussion.
Media
multimedia teaching and learning aids (white board, overheads, worksheets, image, film, etc.); online resources
Literature
to be announced in the Class
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
1 schriftlicher Test 90 min. (100%) - keine Hilfsmittel erlaubt
In der schriftlichen Prüfung werden die in der Modulbeschreibung angegebenen Lernergebnisse geprüft. Der Test besteht aus einer Aufgabe zur freien Textproduktion mit Focus auf Überzeugen und Argumentieren.
In der schriftlichen Prüfung werden die in der Modulbeschreibung angegebenen Lernergebnisse geprüft. Der Test besteht aus einer Aufgabe zur freien Textproduktion mit Focus auf Überzeugen und Argumentieren.