German 3 (3cr)

Objective

The student is able to use the basics of German to a greater extent, he can understand and use the key vocabulary and structures both in speech and in writing.
Having taken the course, the student
- is able to discuss past events using the tenses of past
- is able to manage certain everyday communication situations
- is able to express his opinions
- is able to provide advice and instructions in everyday situations

Content

more basic grammar
searching for an apartment
going to a doctor
travel-related situations

Materials

Material available on the Moodle platform

Teaching methods

Spoken, written and listening exercises

Completion alternatives

Students can demonstrate their prior knowledge of the course contents to get the credit points.

Student workload

81 h independent online learning

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (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)

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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (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

Saksa 1 and 2 or equivalent knowledge