SFT11707 German Language II (Spring 2017)
Facts about the course
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Business, Languages, and Social Sciences
- Course Leader:
- Kåre Solfjeld
- Teaching language:
- German
- Duration:
- ½ year
The course is connected to the following study programs
Mandatory course in German One-Year Programme.
Included in the 60 ECTS module that can be part of the Bachelor's Programme in Society, Language, and Culture.
Prerequisites
The course is a continuation of the course SFT11507 German Language I.
Lecture Semester
German One-Year Programme: 2nd semester (spring)
Bachelor in Society, Language and Culture: 2nd, 4th or 6th semester (spring)
The student's learning outcomes after completing the course
Knowledge
The student
- has acquired knowledge of German syntax and the terminology needed to benefit from reading course literature and other general non-fictional literature.
Skills
The student
- can account for basic features of German grammar and is able to transfer knowledge into practice by communicating correctly and functionally in writing.
- understands authentic German texts and is able to use their knowledge for teaching.
General competence:
The student
- is familiar with language structures and grammatical terminology, and understand how to teach their language knowledge.
Content
The course comprises
a) Grammar II
b) Written proficiency
Grammar II:
The students will enhance their knowledge of the German language system through basic features of German syntax.
Written proficiency:
The practical and theoretical basis of German Language I is continued with the aim of achieving a more precise, nuanced and varied language use. Free written production is a central part of the course. The ability to understand German is practiced by translating German texts into Norwegian.
Forms of teaching and learning
Instruction is given on our website (deutsch.hiof.no) and learning platform (fronter.com/oa).
The syllabus is presented here and students are expected to actively participate in discussions and other webbased activity when working with the syllabus.
The students will be working with assignments and practical exercises. Projects in groups can also be part of the course, meaning that students cooperate in the writing process using e.g. wiki technology.
Workload
Approx. 280 hours.
Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam
None.
Examination
Assessment is based on a portfolio and a written test.
Portfolio assessment:
Two individual assignments are submitted by given deadlines.
Written examination (5 hours):
Related to the reading in Grammar II several questions are given, testing the candidates' knowledge of analysis and terminology and their ability to formulate and use grammatical rules. In written proficiency an unknown text is given for translation from Norwegian into German, as well as an unknown German source text for translation into Norwegian. Assessment takes into account grammatically correct written German usage, good formulation skills, and good text comprehension. No aids permitted.
As a main rule the examination is arranged on campus. Students who wish to take the written exam in another pre-approved location must apply for this on a special form.
The grade is based on both the written exam and the assignments. The written exam is most important and the assignments may adjust the final result by one step up or down on the A-F grading scale.
In the case of new exam or re-examination new assignments have to be submitted in addition to the written exam.
In the case of a complaint both the written test and the assignments are re-assessed.
Course evaluation
The course is evaluated by the students twice per semester and the results are processed by the faculty committee for study quality.
Literature
If there are changes to the reading list the students will be notified no later than the beginning of the semester.
REITEN, Håvard (2015). Tysk grammatikk. Oslo: Aschehoug (selected chapters/pages).
SOLFJELD, Kåre (2009). Satzsyntax. Compendium, local print Halden.