GERMAN Objective B2

lalle1202  2026-2027  Louvain-la-Neuve

GERMAN Objective B2
3.00 credits
60.0 h
Q1 and Q2
Teacher(s)
Klein Caroline; Mottin Mélanie (compensates Klein Caroline); Rinder Ann (coordinator);
Language
Deutsch
Prerequisites
Having completed the course LALLE1201 or having a B1 level. 
Main themes
This intermediate-level German course based on authentic materials aims to provide students with the communicative skills (spoken and written production, listening and reading comprehension) they will need in their professional lives. The course is structured around various themes (mobility and transport, society and civic responsibility, studies and education, media and corporate communication, energy and the environment, employment and professional life, politics). 
Learning outcomes

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

In accordance with the learning outcomes (LO) for the programme and the descriptors of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages for the target level (B2), this course module contributes to the development and of the following LOs : 
 
  • Listening Comprehension (general) – B2 
    • Understand the main ideas of complex speech, both in terms of content and form, on concrete or abstract topics in standard language or a familiar variety, including technical discussions in their field of specialization. 
    • Follow extended speech involving complex argumentation, provided the topic is reasonably familiar and the overall structure of the argument is signposted by explicit markers. 
       
  • Reading Comprehension (general) – B2 
    Can read correspondence related to their field and readily grasp the essential meaning. 
 
  • Spoken Production (general) – B2 
    Give clear and detailed descriptions and presentations on a wide range of subjects related to their field of interest, developing and supporting ideas with secondary points and relevant examples. 
 
  • Spoken Interaction (general) – B1+ 
    • Communicate with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes sustained interaction with speakers of the target language quite possible without strain for either party.
    • Can highlight the personal significance of events and experiences, express and defend opinions effectively by providing explanations and arguments. 
       
  • Written Interaction (general) – B1+/B2 
    Convey information and express viewpoints in writing and adapt to those of others. 
 
  • General Linguistic Competence – B2 
    Has a sufficiently broad range of language to give clear descriptions, express viewpoints, and develop arguments without much obvious searching for words or expressions, while using relatively complex sentence structures. 
 
Content
German course of intermediate level. The activities based on authentic documents (reading and listening comprehension) concern economic, social and communication topics and help the student to develop the communicative competences which will be needed in later professional life.
Teaching methods
  • Groups of 25 students maximum.
  • Course hours : 60 hours in class distributed on both semesters (30 +30)
  • Self-study essential
Each topic includes receptive
Evaluation methods
Several marks are taken into account for the final assessment.
January mark:
• 65% oral test (discussion about topics covered in the course, bucket list and pronunciation) in week 14.
  • 35% continuous assessment (different tests; details are in the week schedule in the syllabus on Moodle).
June mark:
• 50% oral test in week 13 (job interview with CV, cover letter, job offer and presentation video, bucket list II).
• 50% continuous assessment (different tests; details are in the weekly schedule in the syllabus on Moodle).
Tests for continuous assessment can only be retaken in the event of absence justified by a medical certificate. Regular class attendance is required in order to obtain a mark for the continuous assessment.
If a student fails in January, they can retake the December oral exam in the thirteenth week of the second term. They cannot retake the first-term continuous assessment.
In September, the student has to pass the tests of December and June (vocabulary 30%, grammar 30% and oral exam (40%) (questions about topics seen in course, job interview -with cv, letter, joboffer and presentationvideo; bucketlist 1+2);  there is no more mark for the continuous assessment.Generative artificial intelligence (AI) must be used responsibly and in accordance with the principles of academic and scientific integrity. As scientific integrity requires that sources be cited, the use of AI must always be acknowledged. The use of artificial intelligence for tasks or examinations where it is explicitly prohibited will be regarded as cheating.
Carrying a connected device on one’s person or within easy reach (even if switched off or in aeroplane mode) during any form of assessment is prohibited and will be considered an instance of cheating. This includes, for example, mobile phones, smartwatches, earphones, translation pens, etc. This list is not exhaustive!
Any attempt to cheat will be reported to the relevant examination board and the student will face the consequences.
Bibliography
Aspekt neu (Klett Sprachen)
Goethe Institut
Großes Übungsbuch Deutsch Wortschatz (Hueber Verlag)
Kontext B1+/Kontext B2 (Klett Sprachen)
Kompass DaF B1+/Kompass DaF B2 (Klett Sprachen)
Lesen und Schreiben B1 (Hueber Verlag)
Teaching materials
  • Syllabus LALLE1202
Faculty or entity


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