German as a Foreign Language A1.1 plus A1.2
Module SZ0321
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 | |
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WS 2019/20 | WS 2015/6 |
Basic Information
SZ0321 is a semester module in German language at Bachelor’s level and Master’s level which is offered every semester.
This Module is included in the following catalogues within the study programs in physics.
- Catalogue of Language Courses (German as a Foreign Language) as Soft-Skill Courses
Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
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240 h | 90 h | 8 CP |
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
Students learn and practice basic vocabulary on topics such as family, occupation, leisure time, food and living. They get to know the 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 tenses simple present and present perfect simple. Furthermore, they practice the usage of modal verbs, the imperative and the two-case preposition, as well as learn the plural of nouns, simple negation forms and personal and demonstrative pronouns.
Students learn different strategies for effective, self-motivated, independent learning. They acquire teamwork skills through collaborative work in multinational mixed groups.
Learning Outcome
Upon completion of this module, students are able to express themselves using everyday expressions and simple sentences.
Students are able to answer simple questions about themselves and their family and pose questions, in kind, to a dialog partner. They are able to arrange meetings and provide information about themselves in writing. They are able to describe daily routines in the past and present tense and can successfully communicate their wishes in everyday situations, such as going shopping or eating in a restaurant, with dialog partners who are willing to help and speak slowly and clearly.
Preconditions
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
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SE | 6 | German as a Foreign Language A1.1 plus A1.2 | Geishauser, C. Schlüter, J. | dates in groups |
Learning and Teaching Methods
Media
Literature
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
Written exams will assess students’ level of acquisition of the learning outcomes specified in the module description. Specifically, exam questions focus on the usage of vocabulary and grammar, as well as reading comprehension and text production. Listening comprehension is tested by posing questions based on audio samples to which students respond in writing. Verbal skills are evaluated using appropriate prompts from sample print dialogs.
Current exam dates
Currently TUMonline lists the following exam dates. In addition to the general information above please refer to the current information given during the course.
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Time | Location | Info | Registration |
German as a Foreign Language A1.1 plus A1.2 | |||
Wed, 2022-07-27, 10:30 till 12:00 | Dieser Termin ist das Abgabeende für die Prüfungsleistungen | till 2022-06-30 (cancelation of registration till 2022-07-26) | |
Wed, 2022-07-27, 16:45 till 18:15 | Dieser Termin ist der Abgabeschluss für die Prüfungsleistungen. | till 2022-06-30 (cancelation of registration till 2022-07-26) | |
Thu, 2022-07-28, 14:00 till 15:30 | Dieser Termin ist der Abgabeschluss für die Prüfungsleistungen. | till 2022-06-30 (cancelation of registration till 2022-07-27) |