Key words
German 1, H530 German language and literature
Objectives
In this course, you consolidate and expand your active command of German. You lay the groundwork for 'later' and for German II and III., where professional communication is even more prominent.
Communication in one's mother tongue as well as in foreign languages is important for a shipper. So the command of languages is strongly stressed in the entire training.
Topics
The course evolves in a linear way.
1. German language course
1.1. vocabulary: everyday language (Zertifikat Deutsch als Fremdsprache)
1.2. grammar: elementary rules needed for correct expression- case
- using and declining the article
- verbs: present, past, perfect
- adjective: declination
- prepositions with A, D, G
- pronouns
1.3. elementary communicative functions: introducing oneself, saying goodbye, thanking, apologising
2. Landeskunde
2.1. the location of German-speaking countries
2.2. the Bundesländer before and after 03.10.1990
Prerequisites
- a good command of Dutch
- ability to perceive grammatical structure
Final Objectives
Knowledge:- command of elementary vocabulary (Zertifikat Deutsch als Fremdsprache)
- command of elementary grammar rules
Skills:- vocabulary and basic grammar
Attitudes:
Materials used
- Course book available through the course service
- Course materials from the lecturer
Study costs
- Course book at the normal price
- Photocopies: ± 100 pages at the rate charged by the school
Study guidance
- Tutoring
- Tests and feedback
Teaching Methods
Mainly question and answer and guided exercises.
Assessment
- First exam session: 100% written exam: open and closed questions
- Second exam session: 100% written exam: open and closed questions
- Students registered for the examinations only:
first and second exam session: 100% written exam: open and closed questions in either session
Lecturer(s)
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