Courses: TYS111 German Language I - Autumn 2017

ECTS Credits

Level of Study

Bachelor

Language of Instruction

German

Teaching semester

Spring

Place of Instruction

Bergen and Kiel

Objectives and Content

Learning Outcomes

After completing TYS111 the candidate will have

a good basic knowledge of German grammar, and know of important contrastive aspects
a basic competence in grammatical and phonetic analysis of German
a well-developed ability to express him/her-self in German both in writing and orally.

Required Previous Knowledge

Recommended Previous Knowledge

It is advised that the students have a knowledge and competence in German equal to level II from Upper Secondary School or corresponding.

Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap

TYS111H (100 %)

Access to the Course

The course is open to all with admission to the University of Bergen.

Teaching Methods and Extent of Organized Teaching

Compulsory Assignments and Attendance

Students are required to attend 75% of the lectures and seminars given in Bergen.

During the semester four exercises will be written in grammar and linguistic knowledge, and two shorter exercises in connection to the teaching in written practical German. In addition, each student must do two oral presentations of approximately 10 minutes in connection to the teaching in practical German.

All requirements must be approved by the course instructor in the same semester before it is possible to take the exam.

Obligatory coursework is valid for one semester following the semester of instruction.

Forms of Assessment

Assessment is based on two exam parts:

Exam part 1 is a 4-hour written school exam (with monolingual German-German dictionary).The examniation can be conducted digitally.

Exam part 2 is an oral exam in linguistics and practical German (about 30 minutes) which is held after the written school exam.

One joint grade will be given. When determining the grade exam part 1 counts for 60 %, and part 2 40 %.

There is an exam every semester.

Examination Support Material

Grading Scale

The grading scale A-F is used, where F is a fail.

Assessment Semester

Reading List

The curriculum includes central elements in German grammar and linguistics (see Learning outcomes), as well as material tied to practical language use.

Course Evaluation

The teaching is evaluated according to the quality assurance system of the University of Bergen.

Programme Committee

Course Coordinator

Course Administrator

Contact Information

studierettleiar@if.uib.no