German C1.1

32Z0028

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

Advanced learners of German train all target language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) in this general language course. A wide range of longer and challenging popular science texts are also examined for implicit communicative intentions and students try out the flexible and effective use of language to express themselves quite spontaneously, fluently and in detail on the complex issues presented in them. This results in grammar topics such as nominalization and causal, concessive and adversative expression variants.

• Popular science texts from various subjects (natural sciences, social sciences, economics and engineering)
• Receptive strategies for developing long and varied listening and reading texts
• Recognizing attitudes and communication intentions
• Wide range of expression in oral and written language production
• Grammatical features according to level C1.1
• Idiomatic expressions and proverbs

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. 1,5-2 pages
• Presentation as part of the portfolio exam: approx. 10-15 minutes
• The requirements will be specified in the respective seminar.

The course is aimed at learners of German who have largely completed level B2.

• In accordance with the C1 level, linguistic knowledge is expanded with regard to various expression and linking elements and increased in its complexity, correctness and fluency.
• Students are able to complete in-depth exercises in listening and reading comprehension and in writing and speaking tasks.

The knowledge at level B2 is broadened to reach the initial C1 level.

• With the help of long and varied listening and reading texts, students acquire receptive strategies and learn to understand and distinguish between different types of texts.
• They use their means of expression effectively and flexibly to communicate with specific target groups in social, professional and student life.  

• Students can almost effortlessly communicate in German in a way that is appropriate to the situation and target group.  They are therefore at the initial C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
• Students can use their expressive skills effectively and flexibly to communicate with specific target groups in social, professional and student life.  

• Buczkowski, Beate

• Buczkowski, Beate