German 1Laajuus (3 cr)
Code: IB00DC54
Objective
The student can use some basic vocabulary and structures both in spoken and written situations. The student can talk about himself. She/He can buy bus etc. tickets, ask and explain directions, and make orders in a café. She/He can use greetings and polite phrases, knows numbers and can tell the time. The student is acquainted with habits and the culture of German-speaking countries.
The target level of the course is A1.1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Content
- alphabet, pronunciation greetings, polite phrases talking about oneself
- introducing a person
- number, time
- buying a bus etc. ticket
- asking and describing directions
- ordering in a café
- culture and habits of German-speaking countries
- Grammar: plural of nouns, articles, personal pronouns, verb conjugation, sein- and haben- verbs, negative words, some modal verbs, and possessive pronouns, word order, questions, accusative case.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student is able to communicate in some everyday communication situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. He understands some slow, clear speech and written texts to some extent. The student is able to write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student is able to communicate independently in everyday communication situations. Mistakes do not impede comprehension. The pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student can write mainly understandable texts. Mistakes don’t impede comprehension.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student is capable of active, independent, and understandable communication in everyday communication. The pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal rate speech and easy written texts. She/he can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.
Enrollment
22.04.2024 - 04.09.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 18.12.2024
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
15 - 30
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business
Teachers
- Heli Simon
Student groups
-
IB23ABachelor of Business Administration, International Business
Objective
The student can use some basic vocabulary and structures both in spoken and written situations. The student can talk about himself. She/He can buy bus etc. tickets, ask and explain directions, and make orders in a café. She/He can use greetings and polite phrases, knows numbers and can tell the time. The student is acquainted with habits and the culture of German-speaking countries.
The target level of the course is A1.1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Content
- alphabet, pronunciation greetings, polite phrases talking about oneself
- introducing a person
- number, time
- buying a bus etc. ticket
- asking and describing directions
- ordering in a café
- culture and habits of German-speaking countries
- Grammar: plural of nouns, articles, personal pronouns, verb conjugation, sein- and haben- verbs, negative words, some modal verbs, and possessive pronouns, word order, questions, accusative case.
Materials
Teacher's material on Moodle
Teaching methods
Contact lessons, online learning, independent studies
Exam schedules
2 exams: one in the middle and one in the end of the course.
Exams take place in the Exam room (electronic exams with audio and video surveillance).
The second exam has also a spoken part.
Two retake options after the last exam for those who didn't pass the exam(s).
Completion alternatives
Students can demonstrate their prior knowledge of the course contents to get the credit points.
Student workload
28 h contact lessons; 53 h virtual and independent studies
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student is able to communicate in some everyday communication situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. He understands some slow, clear speech and written texts to some extent. The student is able to write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student is able to communicate independently in everyday communication situations. Mistakes do not impede comprehension. The pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student can write mainly understandable texts. Mistakes don’t impede comprehension.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student is capable of active, independent, and understandable communication in everyday communication. The pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal rate speech and easy written texts. She/he can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.
Assessment methods and criteria
Two written exams and one spoken exam, vocabulary tests, spoken and written exercises.
The student has to pass both written exams and spoken exam.
The student should submit all the compulsory tests and assignments on the Moodle platform during the course.
The students should attend 80 % of the contact lessons. The minimum attendance 50 %.
Enrollment
17.04.2023 - 06.09.2023
Timing
23.10.2023 - 17.12.2023
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
15 - 30
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business
Teachers
- Heli Simon
Student groups
-
IB22B
Objective
The student can use some basic vocabulary and structures both in spoken and written situations. The student can talk about himself. She/He can buy bus etc. tickets, ask and explain directions, and make orders in a café. She/He can use greetings and polite phrases, knows numbers and can tell the time. The student is acquainted with habits and the culture of German-speaking countries.
The target level of the course is A1.1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Content
- alphabet, pronunciation greetings, polite phrases talking about oneself
- introducing a person
- number, time
- buying a bus etc. ticket
- asking and describing directions
- ordering in a café
- culture and habits of German-speaking countries
- Grammar: plural of nouns, articles, personal pronouns, verb conjugation, sein- and haben- verbs, negative words, some modal verbs, and possessive pronouns, word order, questions, accusative case.
Materials
Material on Moodle
Teaching methods
Spoken and written exercises, listening comprehension exercises, independent study
Exam schedules
Two exams: the first in the middle of the course and the second at the end of the course.
The second exam has also a spoken part.
Two retake options after the last exam.
Exams in the Exam room of Kampustalo
Student workload
81 h
Further information
European competence level A1
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student is able to communicate in some everyday communication situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. He understands some slow, clear speech and written texts to some extent. The student is able to write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student is able to communicate independently in everyday communication situations. Mistakes do not impede comprehension. The pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student can write mainly understandable texts. Mistakes don’t impede comprehension.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student is capable of active, independent, and understandable communication in everyday communication. The pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal rate speech and easy written texts. She/he can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.
Assessment methods and criteria
The student has to pass both written exams and spoken exam.
The student should submit all the compulsory tests and assignments on the Moodle platform. during the course.