German B2.1
| Code: | LLC007 | Acronym: | AB2.1 |
| Keywords | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Keyword |
| OFICIAL | German |
Instance: 2020/2021 - 1S 
| Active? | Yes |
| E-learning page: | http://moodle.up.pt/ |
| Responsible unit: | Department of Germanic Studies |
| Course/CS Responsible: | Bachelor in Languages, Literatures and Cultures |
Cycles of Study/Courses
| Acronym | No. of Students | Study Plan | Curricular Years | Credits UCN | Credits ECTS | Contact hours | Total Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA | 11 | LA - Study Plan | 3 | - | 6 | 52 | 162 |
| LLC | 3 | LLC - Monodisciplinary Study Plan | 3 | - | 6 | 52 | 162 |
| LLC - Bidisciplinar Study Plan (Portuguese Studies) | 3 | - | 6 | 52 | 162 | ||
| LLC - Bidisciplinar Study Plan (Two Foreign Languages) | 3 | - | 6 | 52 | 162 | ||
| LRI | 4 | LRI - Study Plan | 3 | - | 6 | 52 | 162 |
Teaching language
GermanObjectives
In this course, the students of German should achieve a level of knowledge corresponding to level B2.1 (independent user, level 1) of the Common European Framework of Reference in the competences listening, reading, speaking and writing. In addition to consolidating the lexical knowledge previously studied, students should be able to: - read and understand oral and written texts, interviews and complex sequences of argumentation, within the thematic areas studied and current themes, including texts with abstract or technical topics; - develop lexical skills to understand and summarize written texts (adapted and / or authentic, such as online articles, comments and reports) on the topics covered; - develop oral presentation techniques on subjects studied; - present and defend, orally, different points of view on current and controversial topics and express themselves in German with fluency, clarity and spontaneity in the interaction with the teacher and with the classmates. - draw up and explain, in a clear and detailed manner, a point of view; - develop and apply summary techniques based on authentic texts.
At the end of the semester, students will have developed core competences for the systematic (responsive and productive) use of the German language, applying the lexicon and language structures (Redemittel) specific to the contents addressed. They should also master the appropriate terminology and grammatical structures at B2.1 level and acquire a broader knowledge of sociocultural realities than German speaking countries.
Learning outcomes and competences
">The teaching methodology will follow a communicative approach, which will allow students to develop oral skills, stimulating them to use the language independently, always in a constructive and creative process.
">In order to consolidate the acquired knowledge, the adopted methodology aims at the constant contact of the student with different teaching materials, authentic texts and vocabulary exercises applied to the use of the language in authentic situations.
The evaluation is based on these parameters through practical exercises, written tests, oral tests, listening comprehension tests and active participation in class. The tests proposed in the scope of the distributed evaluation will aim to allow the teacher and the student to check progress in reviewing and deepening existing knowledge and acquiring new content.
Working method
PresencialPre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)
This curricular unit assumes the contents studied in UC's B1.1 and B1.2.
Program
">In the course of B2.1, topics related to current German and European issues will be developed, with emphasis on the three thematic areas proposed by the course book Mittelpunkt neu B2:">A) Reisen (L.1)
">B) Schönheitskult / Einfach schön (L.2)
">C) Arbeits- / Berufswelt (L.5)
Students will talk about travel destinations and discuss the positive and negative aspects of mobility in today's society. As part of a project (group work), they will plan a trip to Germany using information found on the internet. ">The results of this project will be presented in class.
In the second thematic area (lesson 2), students will develop lexical and grammatical skills to comment on and discuss beauty ideals in different cultures from authentic texts on the subject. T">echniques of summaryzing texts (Inhaltsangabe) will be studied in written production.
The topic of professional life will address, in terms of lexicon and pragmatic-cultural knowledge, the specific aspects of different professions and internships in Germany and Portugal. Students will develop the skills needed to prepare application letters and curricula.
In the oral expression, they will acquire the oral skills necessary to participate in a German-language admission interview. ">At the end of the thematic unit, they will have to formalize all the steps for an application from authentic job offers (internet).
">Regarding the grammar, students will consolidate the following contents: Wortstellung im Haupt- und Nebensatz (TE-KA-MO-LO), Ergänzungen und Angaben, Adjektivdeklinationen, Zeitformen des Indikativs, Konjunktiv II, Relativsätze und Verben mit Präpositionalergänzungen.
In addition, emphasis will be given to the following subjects: kausale, finale, modale und temporale (Neben) Sätze und Angaben, Pronominaladverbien, Vorgangs- und Zustandspassiv, Passiv mit Modalverben und Passiversatzformen, Infinitivkonstruktionen.
Mandatory literature
Dicionário; monolingueComplementary Bibliography
Albert Daniels, Klaus F. Mautsch, Ilse Sander, Heidrun Tremp Soares ; Mittelpunkt neu B2 Lehrbuch, Klett, 2012. ISBN: 978-3-12-676652-4Clamer, Friedrich; Übungsgrammatik für die Grundstufe, Regeln, Listen, Übungen , Liebaug-Hartmann, 2007. ISBN: 978-3922989707
Fandrych, Christian; Klipp und Klar Übungsgrammatik Mittelstufe B2/C1, Klett Verlag, 2010. ISBN: 978-3126753173
Hering, Axel; em Übungsgrammatik: Deutsch als Fremdsprache , Hueber Verlag, 2013. ISBN: 978-3190016570
Klaus F. Mautsch, Heidrun Tremp Soares; Mittelpunkt neu B2 Intensivtrainer, Wortschatz und Grammatik , Klett, 2015. ISBN: 978-3-12-676668-5
Turtur, Ursula; Übungen zum Wortschatz der deutschen Schriftsprache. Niveau A2 - C1. , Liebaug.Hartmann Verlag, 2006. ISBN: 978-3922989615
Comments from the literature
Teaching methods and learning activities
Continuous assessment of students aims to stimulate progressive work, including regular feedback from the teacher on the competencies developed by students. ">In this evaluation mode, great importance will be given to the active and continuous participation of the students in class, including attendance, autonomous study, commitment in the accomplishment of the tasks and timely delivery of the proposed works.
Through written and oral tests, the linguistic-pragmatic and sociolinguistic competences acquired both in oral comprehension and interaction, as well as in written interpretation and textual production (oral component: 50%, writing component: 50%). ">In class, students should interact with their colleagues and the teacher exclusively in German.
Software
Rechtschreibkorrektur für DeutschWord
Power Point
Evaluation Type
Distributed evaluation with final examAssessment Components
| Designation | Weight (%) |
|---|---|
| Exame | 30,00 |
| Prova oral | 50,00 |
| Teste | 20,00 |
| Total: | 100,00 |
Amount of time allocated to each course unit
| Designation | Time (hours) |
|---|---|
| Estudo autónomo | 108,00 |
| Frequência das aulas | 54,00 |
| Total: | 162,00 |
Eligibility for exams
Students must attend 75% of all classes in order to qualify for formal assessment.
Working students and other students legally exempt from regular class attendance should contact the teacher at the beginning of the semester to combine a form of alternative assessment, otherwise they risk to be excluded from any evaluation.
Calculation formula of final grade
The final grade is composed of the average of the written and oral grades, the weight of the written evaluation (written tests and textual production) being 50% and the weight of the oral evaluation (mean of all oral components) 50%.
For approval, the student should:
- obtain a minimum of 10 values in each component (at least 9,5 values in the written component and at least 9,5 values in the oral component)
- obtain a final average of at least 10 values (at least 9,5 values on a scale of 0-20).
Examinations or Special Assignments
According to the FLUP Regulations.Internship work/project
Not applicable.
Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)
In accordance with The FLUP Assessment Regulations.
Classification improvement
In this Course Unit, only the component "final exam" is subject to improvement ("melhoria" or "recurso").
Students who want to improve the final exam ("melhoria")must enroll, within the deadlines, in their Academic Management services.
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