SFT11717 German Language II (Spring 2023)

Facts about the course

ECTS Credits:
10
Responsible faculty:
Faculty of Teacher Education and Languages
Campus:
Webbased course with optional seminars and tuition on campus Halden.
Course Leader:
Franziska Christine Hermansen
Teaching language:
German
Duration:
½ year

Table of contents

The course is affiliated to the following study programme

Mandatory course in the one-year German programme (full time and part time). Obligatory course in the 60 ECTS part of the Bachelor's Programme in Languages for students with German as one of their chosen languages.

Recommended previous knowledge

The course builds on SFT11517/SFT11519 German Language I or equivalent.

Teaching semester

German One-Year Programme - Full time: 2nd semester (spring), part time: 4th semester (spring). Bachelor's Programme in Languages: 2nd or 4th semester (spring).

Content

The course comprises

a)     Grammar II: The students will enhance their knowledge of the German language system through basic features of German syntax.

b)    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

Instruction is given on our learning platform. 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. It is highlz recommended that the students participate in the webinars on a regular basis. Each student is therefore required to keep their webcamera and microphone turned on when participating in online classes.

Workload

Approx. 280 hours.

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

Individual written examination (5 hours)

The candidates' knowledge of analyses and terminology related to grammar will be tested as well as 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.

Examiners

One external and one internal examiner or two internal examiners.

Course evaluation

Feedback from our students is vital in order for us to be able to offer the best possible courses and study programmes. The course is evaluated every semester.

The results are considered by/in teacher groups, the head of studies and the local programme committee.

Reading list

The current reading list for 2023 Spring can be found in Leganto
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