Learning outcomes

Students


*     will progress in learning the basic structures and grammar of German corresponding to the needs of a speaker from a communicative perspective, based on the themes, texts and language behaviours covered in the course;


* gradually become familiar with a basic vocabulary sufficient to enable them to read simple texts and express themselves coherently in everyday situations.

Goals

At the end of Block 2, students will have attained at least level A2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in the five language skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking with and without interaction).

Content

 In-depth study of basic grammar rules.


*     Expansion of everyday vocabulary and introduction to professional vocabulary.


*     Reading authentic and/or semi-authentic texts.


*     Oral and written expression.


*     Listening comprehension.




An educational trip to a German-speaking city will be organised during the second term.

Table of contents

expansion of grammatical, lexical and syntactic knowledge


listening to authentic texts


improvement of written expression

Exercices

The exercises will be available via the WebCampus platform.

Teaching methods

The course takes place once a week throughout the academic year. It is taught in person and in small groups. As it is interactive, the course requires students to attend regularly and participate actively in the various educational activities proposed by the teacher. Opportunities to practise oral and written production are provided on a regular basis.


Continuous assessment is organised throughout the academic year in accordance with the procedures specified in the ‘Assessment Method’ section.

Assessment method

The course is subject to continuous assessment and a final assessment. The final mark will be calculated according to the following weighting:


A)  Continuous assessment (60%)


*     Test 1: 40% (written test in December during the last class session of Q1)


*     Test 2: 20% (written test in March/April covering the educational excursion and part of the Q2 material)


B)  Final assessment (40%)


*     Written exam: 20% (exam during the last class session of Q2)


*     Oral exam: 20% (exam during the last class session of Q2)


The course is automatically passed if the final grade is equal to or higher than 10/20. In case of failure, a written exam and an oral exam will be organised in a second session. The final grade will be calculated according to the following weighting:


*     written exam (covering all material covered during the year and the educational excursion): 80%


*     oral exam: 20%


Students who obtain a grade of 10/20 or higher for the June oral exam will be exempt from this part in the second session. This partial exemption is only valid for the current academic year.


Access to the June and second session exams is conditional on having participated in all course assessments. Each absence during an assessment must be justified by a medical certificate.

Sources, references and any support material

Texts and course sequences on WebCampus

Press articles and various audio documents

Language of instruction

German