Key words
German as 3rd language
Objectives
Students get an introduction in basic German grammar and vocabulary. They learn to express themselves correctly by means of simple sentences in oral and written conversation.
Topics
1. Introduction in basic grammatical structures of German sentences (system of nominative, accusative, genitive and dative cases; verbs, nouns, adjectives, pronouns, cardinal numbers), with an emphasis on differences between Dutch an d German.
2. Pronounciation and orthography.
3. Knowledge of people and country (occasionallu and course related)
4. Basic vocabulary, dialogues and "building blocks" for conversations in general and professional situations.
Prerequisites
No prerequisites for German. For students who already a notion of German this course will to some extend be a recapitulation. Besides that, the course enables them to expand their knowledge.
Foreign students should have a basic knowledge of Dutch: the course is focussed on native speakers of Dutch.
Final Objectives
Materials used
1. teacher's course book:
- grammar and applied exercises;
- materials for dialogues.
2. materials for individual study:
- exercises in teacher's course book;
- vocabulary lists in teacher's course book;
- exercises on computer (ScaLa-software)
- G. Forst, Thematische woordenschat Duits. Intertaal: Amsterdam/Antwerpen (2002).
Study costs
± 5 € (teacher's course book) - ± 15 € (book G. Forst)
Study guidance
individual (if possible) and by appointment
Teaching Methods
- interactive teaching (with emphasis on participation of the students)
- emphasis on regular and profound study and exercise
Assessment
- periodic written tests (permenant evaluation);
- written examination
Lecturer(s)
Liesbet VAN HERREWEGHE
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