SFT11717 German Language II (Spring 2018)
Facts about the course
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible faculty:
- Faculty of Teacher Education and Languages
- Course Leader:
- Kåre Solfjeld
- Teaching language:
- German
- Duration:
- ½ year
Table of contents
The course is affiliated to the following study programme
Included in the 60 ECTS module that can be part of the Bachelor's Programme in Society, Language, and Culture.
Prerequisites
Teaching semester
German One-Year Programme: 2nd semester (spring)
Bachelor in Society, Language and Culture: 2nd, 4th or 6th semester (spring)
Content
The course comprises
a) Grammar II
b) Written proficiency
Grammar II:
The students will enhance their knowledge of the German language system through basic features of German syntax.
Written proficiency:
The practical and theoretical basis of German Language I is continued with the aim of achieving a more precise, nuanced and varied language use. Free written production is a central part of the course. The ability to understand German is practiced by translating German texts into Norwegian.
The student's learning outcomes on passing the course
Knowledge
The student
- has acquired knowledge of German syntax and the terminology needed to benefit from reading course literature and other general non-fictional literature.
Skills
The student
- can account for basic features of German grammar and is able to transfer knowledge into practice by communicating correctly and functionally in writing.
- understands authentic German texts and is able to use their knowledge for teaching.
General competence:
The student
- is familiar with language structures and grammatical terminology, and understand how to teach their language knowledge.
Teaching and learning methods
The syllabus is presented here and students are expected to actively participate in discussions and other webbased activity when working with the syllabus.
The students will be working with assignments and practical exercises. Projects in groups can also be part of the course, meaning that students cooperate in the writing process using e.g. wiki technology.
Workload
Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam
Two individual assignments are submitted by given deadlines.
The assignments must be approved before the student may sit the exam.
Exam
Written examination (5 hours):
Related to the reading in Grammar II several questions are given, testing the candidates' knowledge of analysis and terminology and their ability to formulate and use grammatical rules. In written proficiency an unknown text is given for translation from Norwegian into German, as well as an unknown German source text for translation into Norwegian. Assessment takes into account grammatically correct written German usage, good formulation skills, and good text comprehension. No aids permitted. A-F grading scale.
As a main rule the examination is arranged on campus. Students who wish to take the written exam in another pre-approved location must apply for this on a special form.
Course evaluation
Reading list
If there are changes to the reading list the students will be notified no later than the beginning of the semester.
REITEN, Håvard (2015). Tysk grammatikk. Oslo: Aschehoug (selected chapters/pages).
SOLFJELD, Kåre (2009). Satzsyntax. Compendium, local print Halden.