(in Polish) Praktyczna nauka języków regionu/Słowo w kulturze - niemiecki B2 3224-SWKNB2
German language classes on the level B2 (upper-intermediate) are aimed at activating the skills of linguistic expression and communication in foreign language as well as to enrich German vocabulary. The course is proposed in the form of conversation/discussion on different topics offered for students, pertaining the everyday life (including colloquial speech and other styles not considered by textbooks), cultural events and communication in future jobs according to the profile of a graduate.
The thematic scope of the course comprises new lexis connected with elementary communicative situations as well as cultural events/selected cultural elements of the countries from the relevant language area (cultural events, peculiarities):
1. Let’s get to know each other: who are we in a globalised world?
2. Studying in Germany: paperwork, first steps, and integration
3. New connections: how to make friends and find accommodation abroad
4. Together or alone? Living in a community and the challenges of sharing
5. Human relationships offline and online: being human in the digital age
6. How to ask for help and express opinions: everyday language in practice
7. Wishes and dreams: the subjunctive mood and the language of emotion
8. Telling stories from trips and events: revisiting the past tense
9. Labour migration and mobility: between choice and necessity
10. Stress and life’s pace: slow living, work-life balance, and mental health
11. New models of sharing: the sharing economy and the trust-based society
12. Plan a trip through Germany and Eastern Europe: culture, history, and modernity
13. Virtual travel: digital museums, apps, and new ways of experiencing culture
14. Mentality and cultural differences: how to communicate in a multilingual world
15. Intercultural communication: pitfalls, stereotypes, and understanding
16. What do we read and why? Book culture in the age of e-books and AI
17. Exploring German-language literature: from the classics to migrant writing
18. Art in public space: graffiti, installations, and digital memorials
19. Film as a generational voice: Ukrainian, German, and global cinema
20. How to talk about art? Expressing opinions and writing reviews
21. Contemporary German culture: ecology, diversity, and innovation
22. German songs: from Brecht to rap and protest music
23. The German language today: dialects, youth slang, and inclusive language
24. Proverbs and idioms: between tradition and new meanings
25. Everyday ecology: lifestyle and climate awareness in Germany
26. Cultural studies and the job market: skills for the future
27. Job interviews and networking: how to present yourself
28. The art of writing a motivation letter: authenticity vs. professionalism
29. Motivation at work: relationships, values, and the role of well-being
30. How to avoid a faux pas? Work culture, inclusive language, and intercultural communication
There are also other topics related to students' interests/proposed by students.
Course is conducted through discussing different topics based on priorly given texts or handouts delivered by the lecturer, working in groups and pairs, individual work (substantially supported by the lecturer).
Training of different language skills will be conducted as follows:
- Speaking: individual monologic utterances related to the topics which were discussed during the semester, dialogs, role-playing-games.
- Listening: different types of texts (dialog, monologue in various communicational situations) and tasks adjusted to the level.
- The use of a language: vocabulary and grammar exercises indicating the degree of proficiency in the course content.
- Writing: an opinion in the written form related to the topics which were discussed during the semester.
Student workload includes:
Classroom participation – 30 hours (1 ECTS)
Preparing for classes – 30 hours (1 ECTS)
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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 [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 the 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 B2 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 30 hours in semester, 1 absence 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:
Substantive participation in the class (40%)
Presentation of the topic fixed by the lecturer (60%)
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
https://www.fluter.de/, www.schubert-verlag.de, Huber Verlag, https://www.planet-schule.de/index.html, https://www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de/, https://learngerman.dw.com/de/fortgeschrittene/s-62079033,
https://kinder.wdr.de/tv/die-sendung-mit-der-maus/av/video-berliner-
mauer-100.html
Zwischendurch mal Landeskunde Huber
Additional information
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