German as a Foreign Language C1 - Writing in a foreign language - From understanding to an own text
Module SZ0319
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 2015/6 (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 2015/6 | WS 2010/1 |
Basic Information
SZ0319 is a semester module in German language at Bachelor’s level and Master’s level which is offered every semester.
This module description is valid to WS 2015/6.
| Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| 90 h | 30 h | 3 CP |
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
In this module, students will gain knowledge of German as a foreign language, enabling them to produce various forms of texts using a broad general and specialist vocabulary and advanced grammatical structures. On the basis of examples from print, audio and film material, as well as selected vocabulary and grammar exercises, students use writing to gain skills for the correct and confident use of German in an academic context. The module can serve as a supplement to modules C1.1 and C1.2.
Learning Outcome
This module refers to level C1 of the CEFR, with a special emphasis on writing skills.Students review and expand their knowledge of German as a foreign language in selected areas of grammar and vocabulary. Students can produce well-structured, precise and richly varied texts of considerable length in various contexts. They can produce such texts as letters, project descriptions, summaries, protocols, notes, position papers, columns, commentaries, critiques, etc., using appropriate, structured, logically-connected and largely differentiated vocabulary, as well as complex sentence structures and conventional textual elements.
Preconditions
Sound knowledge of module B2.2; placement test level C1
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Learning and Teaching Methods
The module consists of a seminar in which students work independently and collaboratively in teams and on projects on assigned topics. Our learning goals will be achieved through writing exercised in individual, partner, and group work, as well as self, partner and teacher feedback on the students' written work.
Media
multimedia teaching and learning aids (white board, overheads, worksheets, images, film, etc.) and online resources.
Literature
to be announced in the Class