Learn the Regional Language - German level A2 3224-DNJRNA2-IIst
After completing a course at this level, the student:
Understands expressions and frequently used vocabulary related to areas of immediate personal relevance (e.g., basic information about themselves and their interests, shopping, the geography of their region, employment). Is able to grasp the main idea in short, clear, and simple messages and announcements. Can read very short and simple texts. Can locate specific, predictable information in everyday materials such as notices, advertisements, brochures, menus, timetables, and simple personal letters. Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a direct exchange of information on familiar topics. Can manage simple social interactions, even if they do not fully understand everything and cannot yet sustain a conversation independently. Can use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple terms their family and other people, living conditions, educational background, and their current or most recent job. Can produce short, simple notes and write messages related to matters of immediate need. Can write a personal letter, e.g., a thank-you note, an email, or a text message.
Course topics (general language):
University life, learning, public offices and institutions; travel and tourism; work and leisure; home—equipment and functioning; family—relationships and family life; social and professional life (studies, work); geographical location, everyday life in different cultures; health; weather and climate; behaviours and attitudes of oneself and others; public events and private life events; reactions, experiences, meetings and social life; culture, books, films, 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.
Student workload includes:
Classroom participation – 90 hours (3 ECTS)
Preparing for classes – 90 hours (3 ECTS)
Type of course
foreign languages
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
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 [K2_W09].
Skills (upon completing the course, the student is able to):
- search for, select, analyse and use necessary information from various sources [K2_U01].
- communicate through various channels and communication techniques on basic everyday topics and cultural aspects of countries of the region [K2_U07].
- independently prepare a written and oral statement in a foreign language on every topic and cultural aspects of the region’s and present the results of their work to the group [K2_U08].
- use the German language at the A2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) [K2_U09].
- plan and organize individual and team work, plan and implement the process of independent learning, including specialist knowledge, after graduation [K2_U10].
- use modern communication and information technologies in your work [K2_U11].
Social Competences (upon completing the course, the student is prepared to):
- critical assessment of existing knowledge, continuous learning and supplementing acquired knowledge and skills [K2_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 [K2_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.
Additional information
Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system: