SFT11707 German Language II (Spring 2009)

The course is connected to the following study programs

Obligatory course in the one-year German programme / German in the education programme (2^nd semester).

Optional course in the bachelor programme Society, Language and Culture and in the four-year education programme (2^nd, 4^th or 6^th semester).

Prerequisites

SFT11507 German Language I, or equivalent knowledge of German.

Lecture Semester

Spring 2009

Content

Grammar II: Fundamental aspects of the German language system.

 

Written proficiency: The practical and theoretical basis from German language I is further developed into a more precise, nuanced and varied language use. Free written production is central. Understanding is also practiced by translating German texts into Norwegian.

Forms of teaching and learning

Practical work with exercises and assignments.

Practical training/internship

None.

Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam

Two shorter projects in groups, based on cooperative learning by use of for instance wiki technology.

The coursework must be approved before signing up for the examination.

Examination

A 5-hour written examination plus individual papers submitted during the course.

 

Written test (5 hours):

Grammar II includes a number of questions testing analytical skills and knowledge of terminology as well the students' skills in applying grammatical rules. Written proficiency includes one translation of unknown text from Norwegian into German and one from German into Norwegian.

Main focus is on the candidates' ability to write correctly, formulate well and show good text comprehension.

No aids permitted.

 

In addition to the written exam two papers with free written production are submitted within specified deadlines.

 

One final mark is given based on the written test and the submitted papers. The written test is the primary basis for assessment and can be adjusted by the result of the submitted papers (one step up or down on the scale) on the A-F grading scale.

Literature

• Reiten, Håvard (1995). Tysk grammatikk. Oslo: Aschehoug. Pp 145-186, 233-258 and 267-305.
• Solfjeld, Kåre (2000). Satzsyntax. Compendium, local print.