SFT11517 German Language I (Autumn 2017)
Facts about the course
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Business, Languages, and Social Sciences
- Course Leader:
- Frode Lundemo
- Teaching language:
- German
- Duration:
- ½ year
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Mandatory course in German One-Year Programme
- Part of the 60 ECTS credit German module that can be taken as part of the Bachelor's Programme in Society, Language, and Culture
Lecture Semester
One-Year Programme in German: 1st semester (autumn)
Bachelor's Programme in Society, Language, and Culture: 1st, 3rd or 5th semester (autumn)
The student's learning outcomes after completing the course
Knowledge
The student
- has basic knowledge of German morphology and syntax from a practical perspective.
- has basic knowledge of German phonetics (standard pronunciation) and regional phonetic variations in the German language area.
- is familiar with the terminology needed when reading course books and other non-fictional literature.
Skills
The student
- is able to apply their knowledge to practical situations, communicating functionally and correct in writing.
- is able to understand authentic German texts.
General competence
The student
- knows grammatical and phonetic terminology and is able to teach the knowledge he/she has acquired
Content
The course consists of
a) Grammar I
b) Written proficiency
c) Phonetics
Grammar I:
The students learn basic aspects of the German language system with special emphasis on morphology.
Written proficiency:
The language topics are presented by contrasting German and Norwegian on a practical level.
Practising basic, standard-language grammar, in particular morphology and practical syntax, is emphasised with the aim of achieving functional and correct usage.
Phonetics:
This comprises an articulatory description of the individual German standard phonetic sounds and phenomena that are problematic for Norwegian users of German. Examples of regional variations of German are given.
Forms of teaching and learning
Instruction is given on our website (deutsch.hiof.no) and our learning platform. The syllabus is presented here and students are expected to participate actively in discussions and other web activities related to the syllabus. They are also expected to participate actively in group-based projects based on cooperation via e.g. wiki technology.
Workload
Approx. 280 hours.
Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam
Two individual assignments are submitted by given deadlines.
Examination
Written exam (5 hours):
The candidates are tested in Grammar I, Phonetics and Written Proficiency. Grammar I comprises several questions where the candidates are to show that they master and can account for the central grammar syllabus. Phonetics comprises 6 to 8 questions from the theoretical syllabus. Written Proficiency makes use of a brief translation of an unknown text from Norwegian into German asking the candidates to comment on specific contrastive phenomena. No aids permitted. Grading scale A-F.
As a rule the written exam is taken on campus. Students who wish to sit the exam at another previously accepted location have to apply for this on a special form.
Course evaluation
Feedback from students is essential to improve our courses and programmes.
This course has midterm and final evaluations.
The results are discussed by the lecturers, the head of studies and the local committee for study quality.
Literature
Adjustments to the reading list will be made known no later than the beginning of the semester.
Grammar I, Written Proficiency:
REITEN, Håvard: Tysk grammatikk. Oslo: Aschehoug 2015, s.26-157, 205-270, 298-303.
Phonetics:
LUNDEMO, Frode: Deutsche Phonetik. Local print, Halden. Latest ed.