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: 07.01.2025 - 01.04.2025
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): B2-2
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
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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).
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Material on MyCourses
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
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Teaching Language: German
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring III - IV
2025-2026 Spring III - IVRegistration:
Registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).