SFT11717 German Language II (Spring 2019)

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.

Recommended requirements

The course builds on SFT11517 German Language I or equivalent.

Lecture Semester

German One-Year Programme: 2^nd semester (spring)

Bachelor in Society, Language and Culture: 2^nd, 4^th or 6^th 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.
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

Two individual assignments are submitted by given deadlines.

The assignments must be approved before the student may sit the exam.

Examination

Individual 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. A-F grading scale. 

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.

Examiners

One external and one internal examiner or two internal examiners.

Course evaluation

Feedback from our students is vital in order for us to be able to offer the best possible courses and study programmes. The course is evaluated every semester.

The results are considered by/in teacher groups, the head of studies and the local programme committee.

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.