SFT11519 German Language I (Autumn 2019)

The course is connected to the following study programs

• Mandatory course in German One-Year Programme

• May be taken in the optional 60 ECTS part of the Bachelor's Programme in Society, Language and Culture (this applies for students who started 2018 or earlier).

Lecture Semester

One-Year Programme in German: 1st semester (autumn)

Bachelor's Programme in Society, Language, and Culture: 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.
• 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
The students learn basic aspects of the German language system with special emphasis on morphology.

b)    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.

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

Three individual assignments are submitted by given deadlines.

The required Coursework must be approved before the student can sit the exam.

Examination

Individual written exam (5 hours)

The student is tested in Grammar I and Written Proficiency. Grammar I comprises several questions where the student is to show that he/she masters and can account for the central grammar syllabus. Written Proficiency makes use of a brief translation (approx.150 words) of an unknown text from Norwegian into German asking the students 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.

Examiners

One external and one internal examiner or two internal examiners.

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

The reading list is last updated June 12th 2019

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.

Recommended reference literature:

Schülerduden Grammatik. 7. Auflage. Berlin/Mannheim/Zürich: Dudenverlag 2013. ISBN 978-3-411-05637-8.