Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

At course completion, you will:

- be able to express yourself fluently in both speech and writing in different situations
- be able to give presentations
- have expanded your knowledge of German-language countries and their cultures

Credits: 3

Schedule: 02.11.2021 - 09.12.2021

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Caren Schröder, Hans-Joachim Schulze, Pauli Kudel

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

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period): B1

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

Teaching language: . Languages of study attainment: Finnish

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Improving your spoken and written expression in German, giving presentations, practising demanding grammar, possible visits to off-campus German-language events. Topics include German media, work life, the natural environment, sustainable development, studying, knowledge of German-speaking countries and cultures

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Regular attendance and active participation in class as well as writing assignments

    Assessment: Active participation amd writing assignments (20%), presentation + oral examination (30%) and written examination (50%)

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:

    Materials provided 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 fulfils the foreign language requirement of the University (for ARTS and the field of technology). (o, w).

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

    Teaching Period:

    2020 2021 autumn II, spring III IV

    2021 2022 autumn II, spring III IV

    Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=LC-6360

    Registration for Courses: In the academic year 2021-2022, registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi) instead of WebOodi.

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