Credits: 3
Schedule: 10.06.2019 - 28.06.2019
Learning Outcomes (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
Learning outcomes for this course, upon successful completion, include the ability to:
1) greet people and describe oneself and others, including family, 2) make conversation, for example about the weather, one’s interests and studies, 3) ask for and understand directions, 4) describe various places and environments, including one’s home, 5) search for housing using the target language, 6) handle hospitality situations, for example issuing and accepting invitations, 7) manage shopping and ordering at restaurants, 8) discuss time and make appointments, 9) talk about employment and professions, and 10) manage simple business communication tasks such as phoning, emailing and making a short presentation.
Content (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
This course introduces students to speaking, listening, reading and writing in German with an emphasis on speaking and listening. Students are introduced to the basic vocabulary and grammar needed for communicating in daily life and in business situations. They also become aware of culture in German-speaking countries.
CEFR level (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
Beginning level 0, Target level A1