German B1.1

32Z0024

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, German learners expand and consolidate their knowledge of the German language and practice all target language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking). The focus is on reporting on familiar or cultural topics as well as their own areas of interest, formulating experiences, hopes and goals. This leads to grammar topics such as the future and past perfect tense.

• Listening and reading texts on topics from their own field of interest, profession or subject area, for example university life or travel
• Writing about more abstract cultural topics such as a movie
• Exchanging information and expressing opinions on familiar topics
• Basic grammar according to level B1.1
• Basics of phonetics 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 a presentation (PR). K20 is weighted with 10 points, K90 with 50 points, APS with 15 points and PR 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. 250 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 have already completed level A2.

• Students expand their knowledge of the German language, particularly in lexis and grammar at word and sentence level, both in receptive and productive language use.
• After completing the module, students will be able to take part in conversations about their area of interest without preparation and express their experience and opinion on the subject.

The knowledge at level A2 is broadened to reach the initial B1 level.

Students learn standard language phrases so that they can deal with language actions on familiar topics and write short comments or blog entries without preparation.

• Students can communicate with some confidence about familiar routine matters, but also about topics from their own field of interest and profession using simple linguistic means.  
• They can keep the conversation going in standard language, as long as their counterpart  speaks clearly.
• Students are therefore at the initial B1 level.
• Students can use a wide range of simple linguistic structures and numerous grammar rules correctly.

• Buczkowski, Beate

• Buczkowski, Beate