SFT11519 German Language I (Autumn 2026)
Facts about the course
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible faculty:
- Faculty of Teacher Education and Languages
- Campus:
- Online
- 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).
- Mandatory course in the 60 ECTS part of the Bachelor's Programme in Languages for students with German as one of their chosen languages.
Teaching semester
- One-year German Programme - full-time: 1. semester (autumn).
- One-year German Programme - part-time 1. semester (autumn).
- Bachelor's Programme in Languages with German as one of their chosen languages, 1. year: 1. semester (autumn).
- Bachelor's Programme in Languages with German as one of their chosen languages, 2. year: 3. semester (autumn).
Content
The course is divided into:
a) Grammar I: Students gain insight into fundamental aspects of the language system in German, with particular emphasis on the formal system (morphology).
b) Written language proficiency: The various linguistic topics will primarily be presented by contrasting Norwegian and German on a practical level. There is a strong focus on practicing basic standard language grammar, especially morphology and practical syntax, and on achieving confident and functional language use.
Students who do not have proficiency in Norwegian are provided with a translation text from English during the exam. In consultation with the instructor, Norwegian-language literature may be replaced with German.
The student's learning outcomes on passing the course
Knowledge
The student
- has a basic understanding of the German formal system and also of German syntax from a practical perspective
- is familiar with the terminology they must master when navigating academic literature
Skills
The student
- is capable of applying their knowledge in practice, and can communicate in writing correctly and functionally
- has a good ability to understand authentic German texts
General competence
The student
- has insight into grammatical terminology and how the knowledge they have acquired can be conveyed further
Teaching and learning methods
Workload
Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam
Three individual assignments must be submitted by specific deadlines. See semester schedule for more details.
The required coursework is assessed as approved / not approved. Requirements coursework must be approved before the student can proceed to the exam.
Exam
Individual written exam (5 hours)
The student is tested in Grammar I and written language proficiency. In Grammar I, there are several tasks where the student must demonstrate mastery and explain the key aspects of the grammar curriculum. Written language proficiency is tested through translation of an unknown text or selected sentences from Norwegian to German, where the student may be asked to comment on specific contrastive phenomena. Students must also be prepared to explain simple concepts and contexts in German.
No aids are allowed.
Grading scale A-F.
As a general rule, the written exam is held on campus. Students who wish to take the written exam at another approved location must apply for this using a separate form.
Examiners
Course evaluation
Feedback from our students is crucial for us to be able to offer the best possible courses and study programmes. This course is evaluated in the following way:
- mid-semester evaluation
- ongoing evaluation/final evaluation
The results are processed by:
- Teaching group
- Head of studies
- Programme committee