BA_GL_3 German Language 3

University of Finance and Administration
Winter 2020
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
JUDr. Mgr. Tomislav Potocký, Ph.D. (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_3/1ECMCPH: Wed 12:15–12:59 E126, Wed 13:00–13:45 E126, T. Potocký
Prerequisites
BA_GL_2 German Language 2
The requirement for the completion of this course is completion of the course BA_GL_2.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
Course objectives:
This course aims to further enhance students’ communication skills in the four language domains listening, speaking, reading and writing. 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.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to deal with some simple daily situations in German such as • buying groceries • telling the time • discussing daily (study) routines.
Syllabus
  • This sylabus is designed for both full-time and part-time study programme.
  • Seminars' content:
  • 1-2. U.3: Part A: “Uni und Leben“ (Semantic field: Alltag an der Universität)
  • 3-4. U.3: Part A: Grammar: Uhrzeiten
  • 5-6. U.3: Part A: Speech act: Termine vereinbaren
  • 7-8. U.3: Part A: Speech act: private Verabredungen; Grammar: W- Fragen
  • 9-10. U.3: Part B: „Im Supermarkt“ (Semantic field: Mengenangaben)
  • 11-12. U.3: Part B: Speech act: Kunde und Verkäufer
  • 13-14. U.3: Part C: „Endlich Wochenende“ (Semantic field: Ortsangaben)
  • 15-16. U.3: Part C: Grammar: Personalpronomen im Akkusativ /Konjugation von „sein“ und „haben“ im Präteritum
  • 17-18. U.3: Part C: Speech act: Wie ist das Wetter? / Reading comperehension: E-mail
  • 19-20. U.4: Part A: „Wirtschaft trifft Kultur“ (Semantic field: Arbeit und Beruf)
  • 21-22. U.4: Part A: Grammar: Modalverben „können“ und „müssen“
  • 23-24. Revision, Credit test
Literature
    required literature
  • Braun, Birgit; Doubek, Margit; Fügert, Nadja et. al.: DaF kompakt neu A1: Kurs- und Übungsbuch mit MP3-CD. Stuttgart: Klett, 2016. – ISBN 978-3-12-676313-4. L2-6, p. 19-57 (coursebook
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.
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 “administrative - “ 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 the credit rating to the notepad in IS reads as follows: “absolutely insufficient attendance“ and the student will be entitled to one sit only. 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 since the beginning of the term at the very latest in order to agree alternative ways of fulfilling their study obligations due to optional attendance. In case the student verifiably neglects this obligation, the credit rating to the notepad in IS reads as follows "non-contact ISP" and the student will lose one sit to pass the test. The students who were given the status of ISP on the course of the running term are obliged to contact lecturer assigned to them in 14 days at the very latest.
Language of instruction
English
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 12 hodin KS/semestr.
Teacher's information
In case of additional emergency measures with regard to the situation associated with the dissemination of COVID-19, or, as the case may be, due to other verifiable objective facts, the Department of Languages introduces the following rules for the completion of German language subjects (BA_GL_1,3,5) in the winter semester of the Academic Year 2020-21. If it is not possible for the students or employees of The University of Finance and Administration to enter the university buildings or premises, an alternative fulfilment to written or electronic tests in the winter semester 2020 will be an oral examination of students' knowledge in the online environment (e.g. MS Teams or Skype) in the length of about 10-15 minutes. The required knowledge and skills for each subject are specified in the Information System (IS) in the section of information on the course. The specific dates of the oral online exams will be agreed upon between teachers and the students of the full-time and part-time study programmes groups, and the oral test dates will be announced in the IS.
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2012, Winter 2013, Winter 2014, Winter 2015, Winter 2016, Winter 2017, Winter 2018, Winter 2019, Winter 2021, Winter 2022, Winter 2023, Winter 2024.
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