SFT11507 German Language I (Autumn 2016)
Facts about the course
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible faculty:
- Avdeling for økonomi, språk og samfunnsfag
- Course Leader:
- Edith Wegerle Johansen
- Teaching language:
- German
- Duration:
- ½ year
Table of contents
The course is affiliated to the following study programme
Mandatory course in German One-Year Programme.
Part of the 60 ECTS German module that can be taken as part of the Bachelor's Programme in Society, Language, and Culture.
Teaching semester
Bachelor's Programme in Society, Language, and Culture: 1st, 3rd or 5th semester (autumn)
Content
The course consists of
a) Grammar I
b) Written proficiency
c) Phonetics
Grammar I:
The students learn basic aspects of the German language system with special emphasis on morphology.
Written proficiency:
The language topics are presented by contrasting German and Norwegian on a practical level.
Practising basic, standard-language grammar, in particular morphology and practical syntax, is emphasised with the aim of achieving functional and correct usage.
Phonetics:
This comprises an articulatory description of the individual German standard phonetic sounds and phenomena that are problematic for Norwegian users of German. Examples of regional variations of German are given.
The student's learning outcomes on passing the course
Knowledge
The student
- has basic knowledge of German morphology and syntax from a practical perspective.
- has basic knowledge of German phonetics (standard pronunciation) and regional phonetic variations in the German language area.
- is familiar with the terminology needed when reading course books and other non-fictional literature.
Skills
The student
- is able to apply their knowledge to practical situations, communicating functionally and correct in writing.
- is able to understand authentic German texts.
General competence
The student
- knows grammatical and phonetic terminology and is able to teach the knowledge he/she has acquired.
Teaching and learning methods
Workload
Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam
Exam
Portfolio assessment and written test
Portfolio assessment:
Two individual assignments are submitted by given deadlines.
Written test (5 hours):
The candidates are tested in Grammar I, Phonetics and Written Proficiency. Grammar I comprises several questions where the candidates are to show that they master and can account for the central grammar syllabus. Phonetics comprises 6 to 8 questions from the theoretical syllabus. Written Proficiency makes use of a brief translation of an unknown text from Norwegian into German asking the candidates to comment on specific contrastive phenomena. No aids permitted.
As a rule the written exam is taken on campus. Students who wish to sit the exam at another previously accepted location have to apply for this on a special form.
One final mark is given based on the written exam and the portfolio. The written test is the primary basis for assessment while the portfolio is used to adjust the mark (maximally one step up or down) on the A-F grading scale.
At re-examination new assignments (portfolio) will have to be submitted in addition to the written test.
In the case of a complaint both the portfolio and the written test will be reassessed.
Course evaluation
Reading list
Adjustments to the reading list will be made known no later than the beginning of the semester.
Grammar I, Written Proficiency:
REITEN, Håvard (1995). Tysk grammatikk. Oslo: Aschehoug. Pp. 7-23, 25-143, 187-243 and 267-271.
Phonetics:
LUNDEMO, Frode: Deutsche Phonetik. Local print, Halden. Latest ed.