Practical German Learning: Reading and Writing 340-AG1-2JNN

Classes within the "Reading and Writing 2" component for the second year of bachelor's studies constitute an intermediate level course, the aim of which is to introduce students to a higher level of language proficiency. During the course, students acquire a wide range of vocabulary at the B1 level, while developing their communication skills, which allows them to form their own opinions in a transparent, fluent and logical manner. As part of the classes, oral and written forms of expression are practiced in order to develop discursive and stylistic-pragmatic competence.

Profile of studies: general academic
Form of studies: full-time studies
Type of course: compulsory
Year of study / semester: II / 3, 4
Prerequisites: knowledge of German at A2 level.
Balance of student workload:
Participation in exercises: 60 hours
Preparation for classes: 60 hours
Total: 120 hours

Quantitative indicators:
Student workload related to the classes: Number of hours /
- requiring the direct participation of the teacher 60/1
- of a practical nature 120/2

Teaching methods: individual work, in pairs, group work, presentations, consultations

Type of course

obligatory courses

Mode

(in Polish) w sali

Prerequisites (description)

Knowledge of the German language at a level corresponding to A2 standards. Student: - acquired the skills allowing him to independently prepare longer oral and written statements at B1 level; - developed the ability to present an orderly argumentation and counter-argumentation; selects appropriate examples; - developed an awareness of different styles and linguistic registers; - deepened his knowledge of the German language and culture in a contrastive approach.

Course coordinators

Term 2024:

Jolanta Gorbacz-Pazera
Barbara Poskrobko

Term 2022:

Jolanta Gorbacz-Pazera
Magdalena Thien

Term 2023:

Jolanta Gorbacz-Pazera

Learning outcomes

Knowledge: KA6_WG1, KA6_WG2, KA6_WK1
Skills: KA6_UW1, KA6_UW2, KA6_UK4, KA6_UK6
Social competence: KA6_KK1KA_KK2

Assessment criteria

The final grade is influenced by: active participation in classes, written assignments.
The condition for obtaining a credit in the course (grade) is to write all written assignments. There are no correction dates.
The cases of students who, for serious reasons, will not be able to participate in the tests will be considered individually.
Class attendance is obligatory. One absence per semester is allowed, each subsequent one must be made up for during consultations.
Goethe-Institut B1, B2, C1, C2 certificates and DSD certificates exempt from participation in classes. The certificate does not exempt you from the exam.

Bibliography

Martin Müller, Paul Rusch, Theo Scherling, Helen Schmitz, Lukas Wertenschlag, "Netzwerk B1, Lesetexte mit Aufgaben"
Breitsameter Anna/Glas-Peters, Sabine/Pude, Angela 2017: "Menschen. Deutsch als Fremdsprache. B1.1"

Additional information

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

Description of 340-AG1-2JNN in USOSweb