LC-6310 - German 1, Lecture, 16.9.2021-9.12.2021

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

After completing the course, students will:

- manage speaking in simple situations relating to work and daily life
- be able to write short messages
- recognise some features of the customs of German-speaking countries

Credits: 3

Schedule: 16.09.2021 - 09.12.2021

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Caren Schröder, Pauli Kudel

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period): A1

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English, Finnish

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Practising in speech and writing some basic grammar and vocabulary exercises in simple situations, listening comprehension exercises, acquiring knowledge of German-speaking countries

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Contact teaching 24/36 h and self-study 57/45 h. Regular and active participation in class as well as written assignments (30%) and a written examination (70%)

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    24 h (contact hours) + 57 h (self-study) OR 36 h (contact hours) + 45 h (self-study)

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Textbook: Blanco-Kudel: Freut mich 1 (Otava 2017) and additional material in the MyCourses learning environment

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Passing the course requires regular attendance. The course is intended for beginners. Registration must be confirmed by attending the first lesson.

    Please note: The course is organised if a minimum of 10 students register for it.

    Teaching Period:

    2020 2021: autumn I, autumn I-II, autumn II, spring III, spring III-IV, spring V

    2021 2022: autumn I autumn I-II, spring III, spring III-IV, spring V

    Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=LC-6310

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    On WebOodi. Please see WebOodi for registration dates.

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