German 1, elementary course (3cr)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

Students can basics of German, being able to use the basic vocabulary and structures both orally and in writing.

Content

pronunciation, greetings, introducing oneself
telling about oneself (studies, job, hobbies)
buying a travel ticket
telling the way
in a cafe

Location and time

Spring 2016, Skype

Materials

Will be announced later
Partly available on the Moodle platform

Teaching methods

Contact lessons via Skype, spoken and written exercises, independent learning

Exam schedules

The final exam at the end of the course. Two retakes.

Completion alternatives

You can attend the German 1 course with contact lessons during Autumn semesters in Seinäjoki. Classes take place thursdays from 2 PM to 5 PM.

Student workload

Contact lessons via Skype 30 h
Independent learning 50 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1: The student is able to communicate in some everyday oral situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. The student understands some slow speech and recognizes the topic of written texts as well as understands some words and expressions in them. The student is able to read and write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3: The student is able to communicate independently in everyday speech situations, mistakes do not impede comprehension. Their pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts, even though they still make some mistakes. The student is able to read and write texts but still makes some mistakes.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5: The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday speech situations. Their pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. They can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.

Further information

An internet connection and a headset (preferably with USB connection) necessary
Participants save their spoken exercises on the Moodle platform (e.g. with mobile phones or with PoodLL application). The participants sign a paper stating that they agree sending their audio exercises to the Moodle and allow their course mates listen to their exercises.