German A2.2

32Z0023

Bachelor

German

5.0

winter and summer term

The module can also be offered as part of the International Summer Language Course. Lecturer-based learning takes place in an adapted form.

1 semester

In this general language module, students learn further basics of the German language and train all target language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking). The focus is on coping with routine situations and exchanging information on familiar topics and expressing preferences or dislikes. This results in grammar topics such as the formulation of advice or conditional subordinate clauses.

• Short listening and reading texts on topics relating to their own life and personal or professional environment, for example their workplace or sports club
• Writing short descriptions of people, living, working and studying conditions
• Expressing likes or dislikes
• Conducting short contact conversations
• Basics of grammar according to level A2.2
• Pronunciation training at sound, word and sentence level

The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

• The learning objectives are achieved in particular through communicative learning, whereby all language skills are taken into account and practiced in varying teaching forms (frontal teaching as well as individual, partner and group work).
• Learning is supported by individual preparation and follow-up in the form of homework and self-study in analog and digital form.
• The hours inserted in the Lecturer-based learning field are teaching hours.

• Portfolio exam

• The portfolio exam comprises 100 points and consists of a 20-minute written exam (K20), a 90-minute written exam (K90), a written work sample (APS) and an oral exam (M). K20 is weighted with 10 points, K90 with 50 points, APS with 15 points and M with 25 points.
• By taking the first exam element, the student declares that they wish to take the exam in this module.
• The portfolio exam is passed if 50% of the total points to be achieved have been earned.
• The portfolio exam tests all target language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) as well as vocabulary and grammar.

• Written exam: 20 and 90 minutes; see valid study regulations 
• Written work sample as part of the portfolio exam: approx. 200 words
• Presentation as part of the portfolio exam: approx. 5-10 minutes
• The requirements will be specified in the respective seminar.

The course is aimed at learners of German who already have knowledge at level A2 (e.g. A2.1).

• Students significantly expand their basic knowledge of German in both receptive and productive language use.
• After completing the module, students will be able to cope with predictable and structured everyday situations without much effort.

The knowledge at the initial A2 level is broadened to reach the level A2.2.

Students can independently manage routine language activities using a wide range of everyday expressions.

• Students can describe common facts and their likes and dislikes in a series of list-like sentences and communicate in simple, routine situations but cannot keep the conversation going.
• In the global scale of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), this elementary use of language at the now completed level A2 is described as follows: "Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate Basic need.“ (CEFR 2004: global scale p. 3)
• The students are therefore at the A2 level.
• Students can use simple linguistic structures and known grammar rules correctly.

• Buczkowski, Beate

• Buczkowski, Beate