COMMUNICATION SKILLS: GERMAN
 
Taught in 3rd year Bachelor in wood technology
Theory [A] 0.0
Exercises [B] 24.0
Training and projects [C] 12.0
Studytime [D] 75.0
Studypoints [E] 3
Level  
Credit contract? Unrestricted access
Examination contract? Unrestricted access
Language of instruction German and Dutch
Lecturer Johan Van Assche
Reference TCHOUT03A00005
 
Key words
352-grammar, 360-foreign language teaching

Objectives
The course German is meant as a first introduction to the German language. It focuses on aspects of oral communication. You must realize that having an elementary knowledge of spoken German is a trump card in the current business world. That is why you must be able to understand and interpret a written text and a spoken message. For the same reason you should also be able to put a message into words as correctly as possible.

Topics
1. Grammar: systematically
2. Vocabulary: general, business-oriented and professional training-oriented
3. Reading-proficiency: business-oriented and/or professional training-oriented texts
4. Listening skill: general and business-oriented conversations
5. Speaking skill: pronunciation exercises, general and business-oriented basic communication, simple translations
6. Writing skill: spelling
7. Aspects of life in Germany

Prerequisites


Final Objectives
General competences
- You are able to listen attentively to what is said and asked.
- You are able to apply the basic grammar.

General profession-oriented competences
- You are able to converse properly.
- You are able to ask well-thought out questions.
- You are able to understand and interpret simple business and professional training-oriented texts and conversations.

In the syllabus you find a detailed table with the requested knowledge, skills and attitudes for each module.

Materials used
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- Syllabus
You can buy this syllabus on the campus. It must be completed with notes taken during classes.
- Electronic learning environment
- Audiovisual material

Study costs
- Syllabus: about 4 euros
- Electronic learning environment The Language Focus: 5 euros (voluntarily)

Study guidance
- You can always report individual learning problems to the lecturer: during or after class, or by e-mail.
- You can voluntarily support your learning process by means of the electronic learning environment The Language Focus.

Teaching Methods
The teaching methods are adapted to the various parts of the syllabus: learning conversations, sessions with exercises and self-assessment tests (through The Language Focus).
Outside the contact moments (= classes) you have to prepare exercises.

Assessment
- an oral examination with written preparation during the examination period
- A re-examination during the second examination session is possible.

Lecturer(s)
The language department