German language

lalle1710  2020-2021  Louvain-la-Neuve

German language
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information below is subject to change, in particular that concerning the teaching mode (presential, distance or in a comodal or hybrid format).
5 credits
30.0 h + 30.0 h
Q1
Teacher(s)
Klein Caroline (coordinator);
Language
Deutsch
Main themes
The topics addressed during the classes aim at arousing the interests of young adults: we shall speak about hobbies, leisure, holidays, studies and possible future professions, daily life and contemporary events, trips and relations with others, and the culture (that is, the habits and customs) of the countries that speak the target language.
This course will concentrate upon both communicative aspects and formal language correction (at the level of pronunciation and grammar, for example).
Aims

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

The student should have reached the "basic user" level in four areas:
  1. listening (A2),
  2. reading (A2),
  3. speaking (A2), both individual and interactive
  4. and writing (A1)
 
Content
The themes tackled in this learning unit will focus upon those which arouse the interest of young adults and refer to their hobbies, pastimes, holidays and future profession(s), their ordinary, everyday life, current affairs, travel and relationships with others and the culture (in the wide sense of human activity) of the countries whose language they are studying.
This course will concentrate upon both communicative aspects and formal language correction (at the level of pronunciation and grammar for example).
Teaching methods

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

60 contact hours organized as follows:
  • 30 hours of lecture course : presentation, commentary, explanations (in class)
  • 30 hours of tutorial work (small groups of max. 25 students) (online)
    Presentation of the "basic texts" (articles and recordings: listening et reading comprehensions) indicating the thematic areas to be addressed during the learning unit.
40 hours of individual study:
  • systematic study of basic vocabulary;
  • revision and systematic study of elementary grammar;
  • updating notes
  • and individual exercises.
Evaluation methods

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

Continuous assessment during the course; final (written) exam (listening and reading comprehensions, written expression; knowledge will be evaluated in terms of the subject matter (vocabulary and grammar) taught (e.g. translation into German).This exam will take place at the last courseweek.
During code red or orange, the final exam will take place on Teams and Moodle.
Other information
  • English-friendly
  • Tutorial work in groups of max. 25 students
  • The teacher is available during their office-hour(s) and can be contacted by e-mail.
Online resources
http://www.moodleucl.uclouvain.be
Teaching materials
  • Syllabus "LALLE1710 Deutsche Sprache"
Faculty or entity
ILV
Force majeure
Teaching methods
In case face-to-face activities are suspended, they will be replaced by remote classes on Microsoft TEAMS.
Evaluation methods
The final evaluation (based on the course notes) will be organized on Moodle on May 15, 2021. Examinees will have to be connected on TEAMS during the exam.
Following skills will be tested:
a) reading comprehension  (multiple choice, true or false, ...) ;
b) listening comprehension (true or false, short answers, ...) ;
c) expression of the time
d) primary tenses       
e) written expression (e-mail)
f) grammar and vocabulary via translations French --> German
The evaluation of August/September 2021 will have the same scheme.


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