Course code ValoP206
Credit points 3
Total Hours in Course81
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes32
Independent study hours49
Date of course confirmation04.03.2021
Responsible UnitLanguage Centre
Mg. philol.
The aim of the study course is to develop communication skills of the students so that they are able to speak and understand simple monologues and dialogues in German on everyday topics. The interactive language learning method is used, all four language skills (listening, reading, speaking, writing) are developed, the vocabulary learning is based on social and personal issues simultaneously providing knowledge of grammar and pronunciation. The language proficiency level corresponds to A1 (CEFR).
Knowledge: Students know terms from the field of
-Skills: students are able to form greeting phrases, to use of nouns, simple questioning, noun endings in nominative and locative (Test 1);
- students are able to form monologues, dialogues about home, family, shopping, city orientation, transport, use verb forms, possessive pronouns, verb conjugations, times (Test 2).
Students are able to tell in simple sentences about themselves, their family, and the environment. Can make small dialogues. Understands simple text.
Assessment: Test (pass / fail).
1.Acquaintance, etiquette of behavior. 2h
2.Information on myself. 2h
3.Acquaintance with the other persons.2h
4.Place of residence, apartment, its arrangement. 2h
5.Locality of the place of residence. 2h
6.Cities of Federal Republicof Germany. Test of progress. 2h
7. Test 1. Orientation in the city, means of transport.2h
8. Current time, working hours. Largest cities in Germany.2h
9. Walkabout in Riga. Introductory lesson for permanent work in the internet in German language.2h
10.German cuisine, dishes and drinks. 2h
11.Meal in restaurant, requests and suggestions.2h
12.Culture and sport events, hobbies. Test of progress. 2h
13. Test 2. Insight in the Austrian cuisine, menu formation.2h
14. Healthy food. The look and character of humans.2h
15.Family, family tree. Test of progress.2h
16.Presentation of semester paper (work).2h
Assessment: Test with a mark (pass/fail).
It is made up of cumulative assessment.
Requirements – 2 successfully written tests, students’ individual assignments (home reading~500 printed marks, presentation), homework handed in on time. Class attendance 80%.
1. 2 successfully written tests;
2. Individual assignment – independently chosen text – 500 printed marks, a presentation ~ 3 minutes long.
Cumulated assessment (pass / fail) is composed of the grades in the following: tests (80%) + individual assignment (20%).
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