Syllabus

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

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Substitutes for Courses

Prerequisites

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  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).

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