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 hold a fluent discussion in various kinds everyday life and work situations
- be able to give presentations
- be able to write a broader range of texts
- know more about the similarities and differences between the cultures of various German-speaking countries

Credits: 3

Schedule: 05.09.2023 - 28.11.2023

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Hans-Joachim Schulze

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

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period): B2

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

Teaching language: . Languages of study attainment:

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Strengthening spoken and written communication skills, giving presentations, talking about your own field, practising demanding grammar, possible visits to off-campus German-language events. Topics include work life, the natural environment, sustainable development, knowledge of lands and cultures, the economy and technology

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Regular attendance and active participation in class, written and oral assignments (50 %) and exam (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

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course is for all Aalto students.

    Teaching Language : German

    Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Autumn I - II
    2023-2024 No teaching

    Enrollment :

    Registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).