German- Level A2.2

Code:

EC_A22

Acronym:

AlA22

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
CNAEF	Foreign languages and literatures

Instance: 2021/2022 - SP (of 06-09-2021 to 21-10-2021)

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Germanic Studies
Course/CS Responsible:	German (A2.2) - Intensive Language Course

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
ECIA22	0	Study Plan	1	-	3	60	81

Teaching language

German

Objectives

Students will be able to reach level A2.2 according to the assumptions set by the “Common European Framework of Reference for languages” in all competences (listening, reading, speaking and writing).

Learning outcomes and competences

I can understand phrases and the highest frequency vocabulary related to areas of most immediate personal relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping,

local area, employment). I can catch the main point in short, clear, simple messages and announcements.

I can read very short, simple texts. I can find specific, predictable information in simple everyday material such as advertisements, prospectuses, menus and timetables and I can understand short simple personal letters.

I can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities. I can handle very short social exchanges, even though I can't usually understand enough to keep the conversation going myself.

I can use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple terms my family and other people, living conditions, my educational background an d my present or most recent job.

I can write short, simple notes and messages. I can write a very simple personal letter, for example thanking someone for something.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

Diagnostic test. More information here

Program

1. Communicative situations and semantic fields
Life in a foreign country: reasons, feelings, experiences.

- The media in the professional context
- Nationality
- Festivities

2. Grammar skills

2.1 Verbs with prepositions
2.2 Conjunctions: wenn, als, bis, seit
2.3 Conjunctions: deshalb, damit
2.4 Use of es
2.5 Indirect Speech
2.6 Konjunktiv II
2.7 Passive

3. Phonetics and Prosody

3.1 The German Phonological System
3.2 Prosody: placement of the word accent, phrase and intonation in declarative, assertive, exclamatory and interrogative sentences

Mandatory literature

M. Müller, P. Rusch, T. Scherling, L. Wertenschlag; Optimal A2, Lehrwerk für Deutsch als Fremdsprache, Lehrbuch/Arbeitsbuch, Langenscheidt, Berlin/München, 2004

Teaching methods and learning activities

Practical classes, using various didactic strategies.

I work with the manual / worksheets / power point / CD.

Particular importance is attached to the student's active collaboration in class, with a view to developing communicative competence.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Participação presencial	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Frequência das aulas	60,00
Total:	60,00

Eligibility for exams

75% attendance

Calculation formula of final grade

Not applicable