Course: German Conversation

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Course title German Conversation
Course code UJP/NK
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study 1
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction German
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Kahounová Eva, Mgr.
  • Blažková Blanka, Mgr.
Course content
Week 1 Germany knowledge, experience, possibilities for a longer stay, costs, financing Week 2 University system, types of universities, study programmes, ending of studies and degrees Week 3 University structure, matriculation, fees Week 4 Timetable planning, lectures, seminars, library Week 5 School canteen, parties, sport, help for foreign students Week 6 Accommodation offers, types of accommodation, looking for accommodation, charter party Week 7 Getting acquainted, CV, enrolling for courses, forms Week 8 Typical situations dealing with job application, common telephoning situations in Germany Week 9 From Hello, I am a new intern to This is my last day here? Week 10 Public transport and Ecology in the City Week 11 Entertainment pubs, discos, meeting new people, invitations. Laundering. Week 12 Credit test Week 13 Shopping, changing the goods, complaints. At a hairdresser. Most common requests.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Collaborative instruction, Seminar classes, Individual study, Students' self-study, Textual studies
  • Contact hours - 26 hours per semester
  • Preparation for formative assessments (2-20) - 12 hours per semester
  • Presentation preparation (report in a foreign language) (10-15) - 10 hours per semester
  • Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40) - 20 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
identify the common grammatical structures used in everyday conversation
identify the basic vocabulary related to the field of study
identify expressions used to express uncertainty, beliefs, opinions
Skills
present your field of study and the possibilities of employment
write a job application
find important information in authentic texts
arrange a meeting
use language skills at the B1 level according to CEFR
Competences
N/A
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
identify common grammatical structures used in everyday conversations at school and at work
identify vocabulary related to university studies
identify vocabulary related to housing, shopping and services
Skills
summarize information obtained in the study agenda of German universities
write a job application
present yourself at job interviews in German companies
hold a meeting in an office or at a study department
analyse common official texts
speak about topics related to professional life
describe the types of housing
present selected topics
Competences
N/A
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Textual studies
Collaborative instruction
Self-study of literature
Individual study
Practicum
Skills
Practicum
Skills demonstration
Individual study
Discussion
Competences
Practicum
Multimedia supported teaching
Skills demonstration
Collaborative instruction
assessment methods
Knowledge
Individual presentation at a seminar
Skills demonstration during practicum
Skills
Skills demonstration during practicum
Individual presentation at a seminar
Competences
Skills demonstration during practicum
Continuous assessment
Individual presentation at a seminar
Self-evaluation
Recommended literature
  • Autentické materiály z německého tisku.


Study plans that include the course
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