Deutsch Mittelstufe 1

lalle1330  2025-2026  Louvain-la-Neuve

Deutsch Mittelstufe 1
3.00 credits
45.0 h
Q1 and Q2
Teacher(s)
Mottin Mélanie (compensates Rinder Ann); Rinder Ann (coordinator);
Language
Deutsch
Prerequisites
Students must have attended a course corresponding (at least) to A2 level 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.
Learning outcomes

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".
 
2 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".
 
3 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".
 
4 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".
 
5 Code and culture :
  • 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
  • For all the skills aforementioned: introduction to German culture.
 
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 in class 
  • 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 (on https://www.dw.com/de/deutsch-lernen/das-deutschlandlabor/s-32379), prononciation A2), written test 60%  (listening 20%, vocabulary 20%, grammar 20%) and continuous assessment 20% (different tests, details are on moodle).
    • January mark: 80% examen and 20 % continuous assessment (different tests and class presence, details are in syllabus on moodle. Regular attendance in the class is required to obtain a mark for the continuous assessment)
  • May mark: oral test 50% (discussion about topics seen in class, prononciation B1 and portfolio; details on Moodle), written test 50%  (writing 20%, vocabulary 20%, grammar 10%)
    • May mark: 50% examen and 50 % continuous assessment (different tests and class presence, details are in syllabus on moodle. Regular attendance in the class is required to obtain a mark for the continuous assessment)
    • June mark: 35% january mark and 65% may mark
  • September: listening (10%), vocabulary (20%), grammar (20%), writing (10%) and oral exam (40%) (same topics as in december and may) and a presentation (20 minutes) .
  • Important Notes
  • All evaluation components are compulsory. However:
    • An absence without an official justification from a continuous assessment test (tests or presentations) will result in a 0 for that test.
    • An absence from a midterm or written exam and/or the oral exam will result in a grade of “absent” for the entire evaluation. The student will then be prohibited from registering for the other parts of the assessment.
  • Regarding requests for a certificate of attendance, only those submitted via the student’s virtual office will be taken into account.
    • A request for a certificate of attendance in December results in a zero for the entire Q1 evaluation; the student cannot take it in Q2; however, they may still take the Q2 evaluations.
  • In case of a justified absence (e.g. illness) from one of the exams, the medical certificate must be sent to the chair of the examination board, to the faculty secretariat, with the professor and course coordinator in copy.
  • Article 103
    Any student registered for exams who is unable to attend one or more of them must immediately notify the chair of the examination board and the faculty administration of the reason for their absence. At the latest the day after the impediment ends, the student must provide the faculty administration with the original supporting documents, i.e. a medical certificate or any other document, the probative value of which is left to the sovereign appreciation of the chair of the examination board.
    Reminder: In case of absence, even if justified, the exam cannot be rescheduled during the same session.
    Indeed, according to the General Regulations for Studies and Examinations of UCLouvain, the possibility of retaking an exam later during the session in case of justified absence is only considered if it is impossible to present that exam in a later session of the same academic year.
    Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence
    Generative AI must be used responsibly and in line with the principles of academic and scientific integrity. Since scientific integrity requires citing sources, any use of AI must always be declared. The use of AI tools during tests and exams for LALLE1330 is strictly forbidden and will be considered cheating.
Other information
  • The teacher is available during her office hours and can be contacted by e-mail.
Teaching materials
  • syllabus du cours sur Moodle UCLouvain
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