Deutsch Mittelstufe I

lalle1330  2019-2020  Louvain-la-Neuve

Deutsch Mittelstufe I
Note from June 29, 2020
Although we do not yet know how long the social distancing related to the Covid-19 pandemic will last, and regardless of the changes that had to be made in the evaluation of the June 2020 session in relation to what is provided for in this learning unit description, new learnig unit evaluation methods may still be adopted by the teachers; details of these methods have been - or will be - communicated to the students by the teachers, as soon as possible.
3 credits
45.0 h
Q1 and Q2
Teacher(s)
Rinder Ann (coordinator);
Language
Deutsch
Prerequisites
Students must have attended a course corresponding (at least) to level A2 of the "Common European Framework of Reference for Languages" (European Council). An elementary course LALLE1130 is offered to the students in BAC 1, the objective of which is to prepare them for the intermediate course in BAC2.
Main themes
The course is structured around different subjects (e.g. hobbies, travel, home, advertisement, ') related to the general (non-specific) domain.
Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 Reading Comprehension:
  • Be able to understand the significant points of a direct and non-complex newspaper article.
  • Be able to read and show a satisfactory level of understanding of factual texts about subjects of personal interest.
B1+ level of the "Common European Framework of Reference for Languages".
Listening Comprehension - Individually:
  • Be able to understand the main points of TV-programmes about familiar subjects, provided that the language is pronounced clearly.
  • Be able to follow the general plan of short presentations about familiar subjects, provided that the language is pronounced clearly.
Listening Comprehension - Interactively:
  • Be able to follow a clearly articulated speech within an everyday conversation, occasionally having some words or expressions repeated.
B1 level of the "Common European Framework of Reference for Languages"
Speaking Skills - Individually:
  • Be able to make a short presentation about a subject related to his/her everyday life, be able to give short explanations and justifications for his/her opinions, plans and actions.
  • Be able to easily carry out a direct and non-complex description of subjects related to his/her interests and everyday life.
Speaking Skills - Interactively:
  • Be able to face a limited number of direct and simple questions
  • be able to take part in a conversation about a familiar subject, express his/her personal opinion and exchange information about that subject (holidays, family, hobbies')
B1- level of the "Common European Framework of Reference for Languages".
Writing Skills:
  • Be able to write short and simple notes in connection with concrete needs.
A2 level of the "Common European Framework of Reference for Languages".
Code:
  • Knowledge of basic vocabulary (2000 basic words) and structures of German.
  • Reinforcement and extension of vocabulary.
  • As far as speaking skills are concerned, the course focuses more on communicative skills than on correction.
Culture
For all the skills aforementioned: introduction to German culture.
 

The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.
Content
The activities are based on authentic documents (reading and listening comprehension). Basic vocabulary and structures are trained, reinforced and expanded via written (at the platform wallangues.be) and oral exercises (role-plays, interviews, conversations in small groups of 2 or 4).
Teaching methods
  • Groups of 25 students maximum.
  • Course hours : 45 hours
  • Self-study : 72 hours
Evaluation methods
Several marks come into account for the final assessment:
December mark: oral test 20% (discussion about topics seen in class, videos onhttps://www.dw.com/de/deutsch-lernen/das-deutschlandlabor/s-32379), written test 60%  (listening comprehension 20%, vocabulary 20%, grammar 20%) and continuous assessment 20% (different tests and class presence, details are in syllabus).
January mark: 80% examen and 20 % continouos assessment
Mai mark: oral test 20% (discussion about topics seen in class), written test 60%  (writing 20%, vocabulary 20%, grammar 20%) and continuous assessment 20% (different tests and class presence, details are in syllabus).
Mai mark: 80% examen and 20 % continouos assessment
June mark: 35% januray mark and 65% mai mark
September: reading and listening (10%), vocabulary (20%), grammar (20%), writing (10%), presentation (20minutes) (20%) and oral exam (20%).
 
Other information
  • The teacher is available during her office hours and can be contacted by e-mail.
Bibliography
> Syllabus de cours
Faculty or entity
ILV


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Bachelor in Political Sciences: General

Bachelor in Information and Communication

Bachelor in Human and Social Sciences

Bachelor in Sociology and Anthropology