BA_GL_1 German Language 1

University of Finance and Administration
Winter 2017
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Klára Humhalová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
JUDr. Mgr. Tomislav Potocký, Ph.D.
Subdepartment of Languages – Department of Social Sciences – Departments – University of Finance and Administration
Contact Person: Ivana Plačková
Timetable of Seminar Groups
BA_GL_1/1BMPH: Thu 8:45–9:29 E129, Thu 9:30–10:15 E129, K. Humhalová
BA_GL_1/1MCPH: Thu 10:30–11:14 E129, Thu 11:15–12:00 E129, K. Humhalová
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
Course objectives:
This course invites students without prior knowledge of German to explore the basic features of the German language. Supported by audiovisual aids, students will receive intensive practice in spoken and written German through interactive class work, homework and online exercises. They will become familiar with the basic concepts of German grammar and learn how to interact in some simple everyday situations. The course also gives a general introduction to German society and culture. This course is suitable for complete beginners; no prior knowledge of German is required.
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to deal with some simple daily situations in German such as • introducing yourself and others, • stating addresses and phone numbers, • talking about food and drinks.
Syllabus
  • This sylabus is designed for both full-time and part-time study programme. Seminars' content:
  • 1-2 Introduction: German as a foreign language
  • 3-4 U.1: Pronunciation in German
  • 5-6 U.1: Grammar: Position des Verbs: Aussage
  • 7-8 U.1: Speech act: Sich begrüßen und vorstellen, per Sie und per du
  • 9-10 U.1: Grammar: W-Frage und Ja/Nein-Frage, Semantic field: Länder; Berufe; Sprachen
  • 11-12 U.1: Speech act: das Herkunftsland nennen, den eigenen Beruf nennen, Grammar: Artikel die, der, das
  • 13-14 U.1: Speech act: Zahlen von 1–100, sagen, welche Sprache man spricht,Wörter aus anderen Sprachen
  • 15-16: U.2: Speech act: Adresse und Telefonnummer angeben, Grammar: W-Frage; Konjugation Präsens
  • 17-18 U.2: Speech act: Alphabet, Buchstabieren, Grammar: Nominativ: bestimmter, unbestimmter und negativer Artikel
  • 19-20 U.2: Speech act: Bestellen im Restaurant, Grammar: Akkusativ: unbestimmter und negativer Artikel
  • 21-22 U.2: Speech act: Angaben zur Person machen, Zahlen bis 1 000, Vermutungen anstellen
  • 23-24 Revision, Credit test
Literature
    required literature
  • DALLAPIAZZA, Rosa Maria. Tangram aktuell 1 Kursbuch + Arbeitsbuch (L.1-4). Ismaning : Max Hueber Verlag, 2005. ISBN 978-3-19-001801-7
  • ORT-CHAMBACH, Jutta. Tangram aktuell 1 Übungsheft (L.1-7). Ismaning : Max Hueber Verlag, 2005. ISBN 13: 978-3192218019
Teaching methods
Teaching methods: Seminars in both types of study (full-time students and part-time students). The explanation of grammar and vocabulary items will be immediately followed by practical exercises - individual work, work in pairs, group work. Special focus will be given to the evaluation of students' progress.
The course is established for beginners or false beginners.
Assessment methods
Assessment methods:
The course is completed with a credit.
SPECIFICATION OF REQUIREMENTS FOR CREDIT
1 OBLIGATORY PARTICIPATION IN LESSONS The extent of obligatory participation in lessons has been stipulated as follows: 75% applies to full-time students. The subject is assessed based on the student's results in the Credit Test. It testifies to the fulfilment of study obligations.
2 CREDIT TEST Reaching the result of minimum 30 points out of 50 points (maximum) is the precondition to gain the credit. The student is entitled to one regular attempt and he/she can do two resits to pass the Credit Test with the lecturer assigned to him.
Note: The students who will be convicted of fundamental violation of the Study and Examination Code while writing the Credit Test (namely the forbidden use of mobile phones, spy pen cameras etc.) will automatically get the assessment “---“ (i.e. failed).
3 INSUFFICIENT ATTENDANCE In case of insufficient attendance between 75-40%, the assessment “-“ will be entered into the IS and the person concerned automatically loses one attempt to sit the test. The seminar attendance less than 40 % means that the student didn't meet the minimum required study obligations and he/she will be assessed as failed “---". In such a case the student will have to transfer the subject into the following term/academic year, and following the purchase of the necessary credits he/she will have again three attempts to pass the subject (to write the test).
4 STUDENTS WITH INDIVIDUAL STUDY PLAN The students with the approved Individual Study Plan (ISP) are obliged to get in touch with their lecturer in three weeks’ time at the very latest since the beginning of the term in order to agree alternative ways to fulfil their study obligations due to optional attendance. In case the student verifiably neglects this obligation, he/she will be assessed as failed and the code of “---“ will be entered into the IS. The students who were given the status of ISP on the course of the running term are obliged to contact their assigned lecturer in 14 days at the very latest.
Language of instruction
English
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2011, summer 2012, Winter 2012, Winter 2013, Winter 2014, Winter 2015, Winter 2016, Winter 2018, Winter 2019, Winter 2020, Winter 2021, Winter 2022, Winter 2023, Winter 2024.
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