Teaching Methodologies
Distance learning with asynchronous (75%) and synchronous classes (25%).
Using a variety of digital and didactic techniques to respond to the needs of different learning styles, i.e., audio-visual and collaborative features of the platforms Zoom and Nónio as well as online exercises.
Employing language teaching methods of inductive, deductive, questioning, active nature, and presentations to help the students’ learning progress.
Conducting individual and group activities in the above-mentioned language components. Providing supervision and guidance for self-study and self-assessment. Utilising a coursebook as a structural basis for the learning progress and supplementing this resource with online and authentic material from German speaking countries, i.e., realia, websites etc., as a way to enrich the learning experience, establish a connection to the real-world and encourage interaction with the language.
Learning Results
This curricular unit corresponds to the first of two sublevels of B1 in line with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (Council of Europe). In accordance with this framework, the B1-level is aimed at developing students` threshold level of independent communication skills within topics which are familiar to them using clear standard language. In order to be able to engage in such communication activities students are required to acquire and develop a range of communicative competences, i.e., sociocultural awareness, effective interpersonal interaction, a command of German grammar, vocabulary and phonology.
Program
1. Sense of time, history of Germany
2.Problems of daily life, well-being, stress
3. Men and women, gender stereotypes, relationships
4. Regions, places, accidents at work
5. Educational paths, school system, professions
Grading Methods
- - Tasks - 50.0%
- - Exam - 30.0%
- - Attendance and Participation - 20.0%
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
Hermann Funk et al. (2017). Studio 21 Das Deutschbuch: Deutsch als Fremdsprache B1.1. Berlin: Cornelsen Verlag