Learning of languages of the region: German - level A2 3224-DNJRNA2-90h
After completing the course at this level, the student understands phrases and the most frequently used vocabulary related to areas of immediate personal relevance (e.g., basic personal information, interests, shopping, the geography of their region, employment).
They can grasp the main point of short, clear, simple messages and announcements.
They can read very short, simple texts.
They can locate specific, predictable information in everyday materials such as advertisements, brochures, menus, timetables, and simple personal letters.
They can communicate in simple and routine situations requiring a straightforward exchange of information on familiar topics.
They can manage simple social interactions, even if they do not understand everything and cannot yet independently sustain a conversation.
They can use a series of phrases and simple sentences to describe in basic terms their family and other people, living conditions, education, and current or most recent job.
They can write a short, simple note and record a message related to immediate needs.
They are able to write a personal letter, e.g., a thank-you note, as well as an email and an SMS message.
The course content: Academy, studies, offices and institutions, journeys and tourism; Work and rest, house – equipment and functioning; Family – relations and family life; Social life and service (study and work); Geographical location, everyday life in different cultures; Health; Weather, climate; Behavior and attitude – of your own and other people; Public events and facts from personal life; Reactions, experiences, meetings and social life, culture, books, movies, art.
In line with a systemic model of language instruction, which assumes the acquisition of skills related to mastering the language as a set of grammatical, syntactic, and lexical rules, alongside an analysis of the nature of language as a socio-cultural phenomenon and the development of (inter)cultural competence (in accordance with the CEFR and FREPA: https://www.ore.edu.pl/2017/12/frepa-system-opisu-pluralistycznych-podejsc-do-jezykow-i-kultu-kompetencje-i-zasoby/), language education is carried out along two complementary pathways: general thematic content and cultural thematic content. Both dimensions are integrated and mutually reinforcing, ensuring a systematic transmission of knowledge about the culture of the region and the selected target-language country.
Course topics (culture-related themes)
Student workload includes:
Classroom participation – 90 hours (3 ECTS)
Preparing for classes – 90 hours (3 ECTS)
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Language learning takes place in a systemic way. Mastering a language as a set of grammatical, syntactic, lexical rules, etc. is accompanied by a linguistic analysis of the very nature of language as a socio-cultural phenomenon. The development of (inter) cultural competences (in line with CEFR and FREPA) plays an important role. Knowledge about the culture of the selected country is also systematically transferred. Therefore, language education takes place in two directions: within general and specialist topics in the field of cultural studies (cultural and cognitive component) and language studies (linguistic component), both of which are complementary and may overlap in some areas. Upon completion a student can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment); s/he can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters; s/he can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need. The course content (general language): Academy, studies, offices and institutions, journeys and tourism; Work and rest, house – equipment and functioning; Family – relations and family life; Social life and service (study and work); Geographical location, everyday life in different cultures; Health; Weather, climate; Behavior and attitude – of your own and other people; Public events and facts from personal life; Reactions, experiences, meetings and social life; Culture, books, movies, art. The course content related to culture (optional, can be extended to topics of interest to the group): Small talk, Language (dialectal differences), Customs, Real-world information, Social and cultural events, Holidays, Multiculturalism, Cultural differences, Cultural preferences Linear, Leisure and entertainment, Apartment etc. Student workload includes: |
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Type of course
foreign languages
Learning outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge (upon completing the course, the student will know and understand):
- the complex nature of the German language with particular emphasis on the cultural context of the countries in the region [K_W09].
Skills (upon completing the course, the student is able to):
- search for, select, analyse and use necessary information from various sources [K_U01].
- communicate through various channels and communication techniques on basic everyday topics and cultural aspects of countries of the region [K_U07].
- independently prepare a written and oral statement in a foreign language on everyday topics and cultural aspects of the region’s and present the results of their work to the group [K_U08].
- use the German language at the A2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) [K_U09].
- plan and organize individual and team work, plan and implement the process of independent learning, including specialist knowledge, after graduation [K_U10].
Social Competences (upon completing the course, the student is prepared to):
- critical assessment of existing knowledge, continuous learning and supplementing acquired knowledge and skills [K_K01]
- effective communication and living in society, including in a culturally diverse society, working in a team, coping with typical professional situations, verifying one's views through factual discussion and evaluating one's knowledge [K_K02].
Assessment criteria
I. The organization of classes:
1) Attendance at all classes, covered by the plan, shall be compulsory.
2) It is not possible to have a resit if the reason of failing the credit was noncompliance with the requirement to participate in them. In such a case a student can be conditionally registered in an successive stage of study and can repeat the failed course.
3) In case of 90 hours in semester, 3 absences without justifying are acceptable. Missed classes must be made up in accordance with the requirements of the lecturer. The requirements are provided by the lecturer during the first class.
II. Assessment Criteria:
The following components contribute to the final grade for the language course:
prepared oral statements, spontaneous in-class responses, and other forms of oral production determined by the instructor according to the semester’s learning objectives (e.g., pair dialogues, short presentations, role-play scenes) – 25%,
homework results and short quizzes – 25%,
results of end-of-unit or end-of-semester tests – 50%.
To obtain a passing grade, the student must demonstrate achievements in each of the above categories (a student who receives 0% in any category—i.e., shows no activity in that area—will not pass the course).
Grading scale:
99–100% – 5.0 (excellent)
93–98% – 5.0 (very good)
87–92% – 4.5 (good plus)
77–86% – 4.0 (good)
71–76% – 3.5 (satisfactory plus)
60–70% – 3.0 (satisfactory)
Bibliography
Primary coursebook: Momente A2 Huber along with materials and multimedia presentations prepared by the instructor.
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The coursebook: Momente A.2, dictionaries, supplementary materials prepared by the lecturer, recordings, etc. |
Additional information
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