LEARNING OUTCOMES
After completing the course, students will:
- have some knowledge of the history, culture, daily life and business and work features of German-speaking countries
- know some basic German phrases and the basics of German pronunciation
Credits: 3
Schedule: 17.04.2023 - 28.05.2023
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Pauli Kudel
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
Students in the course will:
- become acquainted with German-speaking countries
- learn the most common vocabulary terms and expressions used in work and daily life situations
- become familiar with the basics of German pronunciation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Passing the course requires active participation (80%), producing short pieces of writing and a brief oral presentation related to knowledge of the country.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Contact hours 24 h, independent work by the student (preparing for class, homework assignments, a piece of written essay and an oral presentation) 45 h (2 cr) / 57 h (3 cr)
DETAILS
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
No prior knowledge or studies in German required. Teaching language English. For all Aalto schools.
Teaching Language : English
Teaching Period : 2022-2023 No teaching
2023-2024 Spring VEnrollment :
Registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).