German basic skills 2 (B-TM-YO0073)

Aims
Goals
Listening (A2): the student understands the most important information of short messages and conversations, with general content and if spoken clearly and slowly
Speaking (A2): the student uses the learned vocabulary in all kind of conversations (basic). He gives feedback on the content of studied texts.
Reading (A2): the student understands, if necessary with the help of a dictionary, short informative texts on everyday topics of life in Germany. He independently finds extra information on the topics, discussed in class.
Writing: (A1-A2): the student processes information of studied content. He applies the studied grammar rules in short writing exercises.
Previous knowledge
European level: Writing (A1), Listening, speaking, reading (A2)
Identical courses
This course is identical to the following courses:
YB0625 : German 2 (No longer offered this academic year)
Is included in these courses of study
- Bachelor of Journalism (Mechelen) 180 ects.
- Bachelor of Business Management (Mechelen) (International Business) 180 ects.
- Bachelor of Communications Management (Mechelen) 180 ects.
- Bachelor of Office Management (Mechelen) 180 ects.
- Bachelor in Media and Entertainment Business (Mechelen) 180 ects.
- Bachelor of International Journalism (Mechelen) 180 ects.
- Bachelor of International Communication and Media (Mechelen) 180 ects.
Activities
3 ects. German basic skills 2 (B-TM-YO5073)




Content
Grammar: basic grammar (rehearsing exercises on grammar German 1 + adjectives, comparison, prepositions)
Vocabulary: general basic vocabulary on everyday/professional themes
Speaking and listening: dialogues about everyday/professional subjects (showing the way, clothing rules, …)
Reading and writing: short articles on subjects connected with everyday life in Germany, short writing exercises to apply grammar rules
Portfolio: partly self-tuition exercises and tests on vocabulary and grammar
Course material
Compulsary :
De Belder, A. en Swiggers, P. (2017). Deutsch 2: Wortschatz, Texte, Grammatik. [cursus] Mechelen: Thomas More.
Snauwaert, J. en Victoor, A.: Duitse basisgrammatica. Brugge: die Keure.
Snauwaert, Jef. Alles Im Griff update - Minigrammatik. Brugge: die Keure.
Tschirner, E. (2013). Kontext. Woordenschat met oefeningen. Duits. Amsterdam/Antwerpen: IntertaaL.
Specht, Franz e.a. (2012). Zwischendurch mal ... Landeskunde. Ismaning: Hueber Verlag.
Study-material on Toledo (course + vocabulary + texts + grammar links)
Recommended :
van Dale (update 2015): Onlinewoordenboek. http://www.vandale.be/opzoeken#.U6AM8XbEc8U
Duden (update 2015): Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache. http://www.duden.de/woerterbuch
Language of instruction: more information
German
Format: more information
- Students participate during the lessons.
- Students study the contents and make tests.
- Students prepare exercises at home, when required.
Evaluation
(B-TM-YO7073)
Explanation
Type : Exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Oral, Written
Type of questions : Open questions, Closed questions
Learning material : None
Written exam (50%) + oral exam (50%)