L3-Third Language (German) - 1

elective courses

Classroom

Language communication: written and oral practice of language skills in order to be able to express oneself communicatively at an intermediate level.

After the course, the learner should be able to speak or give his/her opinion on a variety of topics, especially everyday topics that he/she might need in contact with a native speaker. This starts with speaking about his/her daily life, about the life as a student (in town: shopping, going by bus/tram/metro). He/she should be able to speak about his/her hobbies, should be able to use small talk at parties, should be able to describe habits of e.g. Christmas Celebration; several topics (travelling) will be discussed, with vocabulary and Grammar; also the basic idioms of the German language will be given. When there is a difference between the German language in Germany and Austria, theses differences (in the lexic, Grammar and pronunciation) will be explained.

List of topics:

1. introduce yourself (hobbies), leisure topics

2. activity words: verbs in different contexts

3. small talk, e.g. at a party

4. customs and festivals (e.g. Christmas)

5. partnership then and now

6. health aspects: Nutrition, sport and exercise, other

7. energy and alternative energy

8. life in the city - looking for accommodation

9. Living in the /suburbs/countryside: good air?

10 Artificial intelligence

11. home office: advantages and disadvantages

12. how to study? how to prepare for exams?

13. waste separation and other environmental issues

14. what do people need to be happy?

15. Travels

Bibliography

1. Deutsch für dich, neu

2. Lagune. Kursbuch Deutsch als Fremdsprache

3. Język niemiecki: nowe testy gimnazjalne

4. Grundwortschatz Deutsch. Übungen und Tests

5. Niemiecki aktywnie. Trening na 200 sposobów.

7. Nowe Repertytorium z gramatyki języka niemieckiego

8. własne teksty i ćwiczenia

Knowledge: the graduate knows and understands:

-at an advanced level the complex nature of language, its intricacy and changeability

Skills: the graduate is able to:

-use language competence within the scope of an additional foreign language

Social competences: the graduate is ready to:

-recognise the importance of knowledge and seek expert advice when problems arise

-critically assess knowledge and skills in the field of multilingualism and multiculturalism

Assessment

Regular tests (written or oral, as required), plus homework (grammar, vocabulary, writing on a topic), regular attendance

Marking/ grading scale:

over 91% – 5

90%-81% – 4+

80%-71% – 4

70%-61% – 3+

60%- 51% – 3